Next Conference - 2022
Thanks to the art students from Peoria Christian for our Logo.
A conference that"resonates with those Hobbits among us."
Explore Tolkien'sintellect and writings.
Meet interesting peoplewho also appreciate Tolkien's writings.
Discuss Tolkien'sstories and ideas.
Don't miss outon all the fun.
Conference Themed Items
Students from Urbana Theological Seminary identified items that they wanted to be available doning the Conference logo that was created by art students at Peoria Christian High School.
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Other Speakers
- Charlie W. Starr – “Tolkien and Lewis”
- Craig A. Boyd – “Saruman’s Sophistry and Gandalf’s Wisdom: Augustinian Rhetoric in Tolkien’s the Lord of the Rings”
- Dr Sarah Waters – “Responsive sacrifices and affective responses from Hobbits and Other Middle Earth Residents”
- Matt Green – “Navigating Technology with Tolkien”
- Joe Martyn Ricke – “The Doom That We Must Deem”: Medieval Literary Models for Tolkien’s Dialogue on Fate and Providence in The Lord of the Rings
- Will Coats – “Middle Earth through the eyes of an Artist”
About Us
This conference is presented by Urbana Theological Seminary. This is our sixth Tolkien Conference.
Urbana Theological Seminary is an interdenominational theological graduate school that offers degrees in two programs: Masters of Divinity and Masters of Arts, as well as a graduate certificate program. We regularly offer classes on J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and related authors, as well as sponsoring events such as this conference.
To find out more about our programs or about taking or auditing classes, e-mail mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org.
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