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What will Our focus be?
How can we grasp the significance of what Jesus Christ did for us? Might literature help us as we seek further understanding of the Christian faith?
Since at least the fourth century, with church historian Eusebius of Caesarea, the threefold office of Christ as prophet, priest, and king has served as one way for Christians to comprehend the gospel narrative of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Another story that has generated much reflection is J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic, The Lord of the Rings. It is well known that Tolkien disliked allegory. Yet he acknowledged that his work is imbued with Christian symbolism and meaning.
Based on the book by Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College, We will mine the riches of Tolkien's theological imagination. In the characters of Gandalf, Frodo, and Aragorn, Ryken hears echoes of the one who is the true prophet, priest, and king. Moreover, he considers what that threefold office means for his service as a college president as well as the calling of all Christians. Guided by both Tolkien and Ryken, students will discover that they can learn much about the one who is the true prophet, priest, and king through Tolkien’s imaginative storytelling.
Schedule for the Weekend
Friday, February 13
5:00p - Check-In/Room Set Up
5:30p - Dinner
6:00p - Fellowship of The Ring Part 1
7:45p - Intermission
8:00p - Fellowship of the Ring Part 2
9:35p - Discussion
10:00p - Late Night Game
11:00p - Bed/Lights Out
Saturday, February 14
9:00a - Breakfast
9:30a - Morning Devotion
10:00a - Two Towers Part 1
12:00p - Lunch
12:30p - Two Towers Part 2
2:20p - Discussion
3:00p - Afternoon Activity
3:50p - Return of the King Part 1
6:00p - Dinner
6:30p - Return of the King Part 2
8:30p - Discussion
9:00p - Dismiss
How much will
the Retreat Cost?
$15
This price is all-inclusive!
All activities, facilities, and food are included.
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