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St. Paul Center Course

Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination

Presented by

Dr. Ben Reinhard

About the course

The enchanting world of J.R.R. Tolkien has captivated us for decades.  Explore the intriguing relationship between his Catholic faith and literary creations. Uncover Tolkien's unique "liturgical imagination" and its profound impact on his artistry, even as he deliberately excluded overt religious references from his fictional realms. From examining his liturgical routine, his reactions to Church reform, and his deciphering of the intersection of fantasy and liturgy, this course offers an engaging journey through Tolkien's creative career and his Middle-Earth masterpieces. Gain insight into the subtle liturgical threads woven into his works, and discover how his Catholic imagination continues to captivate readers worldwide.

About the presenter

Dr. Ben Reinhard is an Associate Professor of English at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he teaches courses in medieval literature, mythology, and the Western literary tradition. He received his B.A. from Purdue University and his M.M.S. and Ph.D. from the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame. His articles have appeared in Mythlore, Tolkien Studies, Anglo-Saxon England, and several other journals; his new translation of Beowulf was published by Cluny Press in 2022.

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