Welcome to SPACE, our adult continuing education program which offers interactive monthly courses for personal enrichment! Learn more here.

March 2024  Spotlight  Standard Module
Mixed Lecture/Discussion • Low intensity
Among the many themes Tolkien contemplates through his legendarium, that of grief and mourning is prominent. In this class, we will unfold the implications of expressions of grief and mourning in his work. For example, why do lamentations matter, and how might they offer healing? Why does Nienna weep? Are there cases of “inappropriate” grief? What roles do grief and mourning play in the creation of wisdom and beauty? Does Elven grief have special characteristics? What about that of Dwarves and Humans? We will explore these topics and more.

Required Texts

The Silmarillion, The Hobbit. and The Lord of the Rings.
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Days and Times

Meeting Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern for eight 1-hour sessions on March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

Signum Time
US/Eastern
Your Time
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Mon, Mar 4
9:00 PM
Wed, Mar 6
9:00 PM
Mon, Mar 11
9:00 PM
Wed, Mar 13
9:00 PM
Mon, Mar 18
9:00 PM
Wed, Mar 20
9:00 PM
Mon, Mar 25
9:00 PM
Wed, Mar 27
9:00 PM
If you have any questions about the SPACE program, please reach out to [email protected].