The Inklings: A Discussion of the Literary and Theological Perspectives
of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Owen Barfield

Mondays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12
The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields
487 Hudson Street
Greenwich Village, New York City
7-8:30pm Laughlin Hall

C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Owen Barfield formed the
nucleus of an informal literary society that flourished at the University
of Oxford during the 1930s and ‘40s. Because of their shared interest in
the weaving of Christian themes into works of fiction and poetry
(particularly that with an emphasis on fantasy and myth), the Inklings—and
their literary creations—were widely considered part of a magical world
that continues to influence contemporary readers. The achievements of
these four Inklings, as well as the work of some of their contemporaries,
will be discussed.

October 15 Inklings Series Introductory Talk

Speaker: Anthony S Burdge

Shards of Creativity: The Inklings, Subcreation and the Evolution of Human
Consciousness (working title)

Mr. Burdge is the Co-Chair of Heren Istarion: The Northeast Tolkien Society.

October 22 J. R. R. Tolkien

Speaker: Jessica Burke

Ms. Burke is the Co-Chair of Heren Istarion: The Northeast Tolkien Society.



October 29 Owen Barfield

Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Christopher King

November 5 Charles Williams

Speaker: Kenneth E. Dupuy, M.A.

Mr. Dupuy is Professor of Philosophy for Fordham College of Liberal
Studies at Fordham University.

November 12 C. S. Lewis

Speaker: Kenneth E. Dupuy, M.A.

DIRECTIONS:
The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields is located at 487 Hudson Street, in
Greenwich Village, New York City, at the intersection of Hudson Street and
Grove Street.


Parking Lot Information: Parking is available in the Church lot on Barrow
Street between Hudson and Greenwich from 8 am until 1 pm. To map driving
directions click here.

By Subway: Take the 1 to the Christopher Street station, the 2 or 3 to the
14th Street station, or the A, C, E, B, F or D to the West 4th Street
station.

>From Christopher street: Walk west on Christopher Street, away from
Sheridan Square, towards the Hudson River. At Hudson Street, make a left.
The church is one block to your left, on the west side of the street.

>From 14th Street: Walk south on 7th Avenue to West 11th Street. Turn right
on West 11th to Hudson. Turn left on Hudson and walk to Grove Street. The
church is on the west side of the street.

>From West 4th Street: Leave the station at the south (West 3rd Street)
exit. Walk south on Sixth Avenue to Bleecker Street. Turn Right. Follow
Bleecker across Seventh Avenue. At Grove Street, turn left. Follow Grove
to Hudson Street. The church is across the street.
Use HopStop.com for subway and walking directions from your location by
clicking here.


By PATH: Take the PATH to the Christopher Street station. Turn left upon
exiting the station at Christopher Street, and make a right on Hudson
Street. The church is one block on the right.