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The Philosophy and Theology of C.S. Lewis
3 Credit Hours · Philosophy
$400
for credit
$125 audit
Course Description
An exploration of the philosophy and theology of C.S. Lewis — engaging his major works (Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, Miracles, The Abolition of Man, The Discarded Image, and more) as philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary scholar.
Full Course Syllabus
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Required Textbooks
The Problem of Pain
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The Discarded Image
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Miracles 2nd Edition
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Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis. .
Out of the Silent Planet
C.S. Lewis. .
Perelandra
C.S. Lewis. .
That Hideous Strength
C.S. Lewis. .
The Abolition of Man
C.S. Lewis. .
The Four Loves
C.S. Lewis. .
God in the Dock
C.S. Lewis. .
Christian Reflections
C.S. Lewis. .
Technology Requirements
- PDFs provided by instructor
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the life and thought of C.S. Lewis
- Assess the philosophical views of C.S. Lewis
- Assess the theological views of C.S. Lewis
- Critically evaluate 2 of C.S. Lewis’s philosophical, theological, or apologetical arguments
Course Schedule
| Week | Date | Topic | Reading | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biography | Who is C.S. Lewis? | Surprised By Joy (all); The Problem of Pain (all); “On the Reading of Old Books” (in God in the Dock); Topics:; o Lewis’s life, education, goals; o The Most Reluctant Convert; o The Romantic-Rationalist | ||
| 2 | Apologetics | What is it? How did Lewis Do It? | “Christian Apologetics” (in God in the Dock); “De Futilitate” (in Christian Reflections); Miracles (chapters 1-6, 13); Mere Christianity (all); “Bulverism” (in God in the Dock); Topics:; o What is apologetics?; o How did CSL do apologetics?; Front Door & Side Door Apologetics; o The Argument from Reason; Contra naturalism; o The Moral Argument; o Lived Ontological Proof; Joy, senseutch; o Problem of Evil; Free will; Stable environment; Poison of Subjectivism; Author Analogy | ||
| 3 | Theology 1 | — | ||
| 4 | Theology 2 | — | ||
| 5 | Philosophy 1 – Speculative Philosophy | — | ||
| 6 | Philosophy 2 – Practical Philosophy | — |
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July 11, 2026 — August 15, 2026
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