Description
Patristic Wardrobe: Finding the Fathers Through the Thought of C.S. Lewis explores how the writings of C.S. Lewis reflect the timeless theology of the early Church. Through five engaging modules, students will examine key Orthodox themes—such as worship, sacraments, priesthood, theosis, atonement, and eschatology—as they appear in Lewis’s work. Each session draws parallels between Lewis’s insights and the teachings of the Church Fathers, guiding students “further up and further in” to discover how Lewis serves as a gateway to patristic thought and Orthodox Christian spirituality.
Instructor
Cassian (Kyle) King has been married for 16 years and is the father of 7 children. He currently runs Barrel Aged Faith, which focuses on the goodness, beauty, and truth of ancient Christianity. He has a dual degrees from Taylor University in Biblical Theology and Christian Education. He was a Catholic High School theology teacher and Director of Catechesis at his parish before becoming Orthodox. He became interested in Lewis’ Narnia at a young age and began to read his other works while in high school. His best friend also became the President of the C.S. Lewis Society at Oxford and befriended his secretary, Walter Hooper. Since then, he has explored how C.S. Lewis intersects with the church fathers as well as Eastern Christian theology.
Course Modules
Module I – The Song of Creation: Worship, Sacraments, & Icons in C.S. Lewis
Module II – A Table of Fire: The Eucharist & Priesthood in C.S. Lewis
Module III – Further Up & Further In: Theosis, Atonement, & Salvation in C.S. Lewis
Module IV – The Problem of Hell: The Road to Perdition & Final Things in C.S. Lewis
Module V – The Foothills of Heaven: Prayer for the Dead & New Creation in C.S. Lewis
Course Details
Dates/Times: Wednesdays at 5:00 PM PST, beginning June 11. Recordings will be provided to all students.
Length of Course: 5 weeks
Class Format: 60 minutes of lecture, followed by 60 minutes of discussion
Prerequisite: Open to all; no prerequisites required