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Lay Institute | A Christian Perspective on Paradise Lost by John Milton

-- Class Begins September 10 -- Join us on a guided tour through John Milton's Paradise Lost, considered the best epic poem in the English language. In addition, see the biblical foundation for the work and a look at Milton's life and faith. Previous reading of this work is not required, and purchasing the book is not necessary. A digital copy will be available prior to the class. Class Outline: Introduction (Week 1) - Milton’s Biography - Epic Poetry - Milton’s Language - Intro to Paradise Lost Book-by-Book Overview. - Book Discussions 09/10/24 | Introduction 09/17/24 | Books I and II 09/24/24 | Books III and IV 10/01/24 | Books V and VI 10/08/24 | Books VII and VIII 10/15/24 | Book IX 10/22/24 | Books X and XI 10/29/24 | Book XII 11/05/24 | Conclusion (Wrap-Up, General Discussion, Feedback) About the Teacher: Greg Conover I have a master’s in English and bachelor’s degrees in English and History. I taught high school English for 8 years, teaching most lessons through literature, focusing on epic poetry for senior-year students. I have taken classes on the epistles of John, Judges, and Philippians, and completed BTCP in 2023. You can reach me at greg@conovertexas.com.
Lay Institute Classes
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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