“At that time reigned King Arthur, who held his court at Camelot, the most beautiful and noble that ever was.”
Chrétien de Troyes
This course invites your middle and high school children to discover the complete history of the most beloved English legend, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Using the version of the tale told by Roger Lancelyn Green (one of C.S. Lewis' students and the person who suggested that Lewis call his books The Chronicles of Narnia), we will follow the story from Arthur's birth to his retreat to the Isle of Avalon to be healed and to await his second coming.
The Arthurian saga is one of the most popular legends in the history of the world, and is woven throughout popular and literary culture. Green's version allows us to get back to the definitive form of the story in English in a way that is accessible and appropriate for middle and high school readers. Join Galahad, Gawain, Lancelot, and the other Knights of the Round Table as they defend the kingdom of Logres, fight for the honor of Camelot, and embark on the greatest quest of the ages, the quest for the Holy Grail!
June 9 - 30, 2026
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT
$250
“The king looked upon the Table he had caused to be made, and he said: ‘Here shall sit those who seek not their own glory, but the glory of God and the good of the realm. Let no man take his place who holds pride above mercy, or vengeance above justice.’”
Prose Lancelot
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Participating in a course led by Dr. Junius Johnson is a wonderful journey of exploration, seeking hidden gems in unexpected places. It is an opportunity to learn to look deeper than the surface, both in reading and in the mundane of life. A delightful feast for the mind that lasts far beyond the actual banquet.
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I came to the C.S. Lewis’ Cosmic Trilogy class with an expectation of academic rigor, thoughtful teaching, and imagination-opening conversation. Dr. Johnson delivered this and more! He brought these texts alive in a way that I could not have imagined, and he made me think about implications for my life. This class took me far beyond a simple reading of the text, into a world of wonder and a desire for deeper understanding of the great mysteries of our world and the stories that we tell about them.
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Every time I hear Junius Johnson speak, I walk away asking: "Did I forget how exciting and joyful the life of the mind can be?”
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A deep perspective on the human need for wonder, and the essential desire for things powerful and uncontrollable.