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'''Tolkien studies''' is the scholarly research of the works of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] this includes | '''Tolkien studies''' is the scholarly research of the works of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] this includes his fictional literature and languages and his philologist research. | ||
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- For the journal see Tolkien Studies
Tolkien studies is the scholarly research of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien this includes his fictional literature and languages and his philologist research.
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Fictional languages
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Philology
Literature
Christianity
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There are a number of universities and colleges that offer course work in Tolkien stuides. This is a listing of some of the courses devoted sololy to Tolkien studies. There are some institutions that offer Tolkien studies as part of another course.
- Bethel University offers a course on the theology of Middle-earth.
- Bradley Unviersity offers a course taught by J.R.R. Tolkien scholar Mike Foster on The Lord of the Rings.
- Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning offers a course on the literature of Tolkien and how it relates to his understanding of earlier fantasy literature.[1]
- Rice University offers a course on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as a mythology for England.[2]
- Rutgers University offers a course on Christian elements found in The Lord of the Rings.[3]
- Victoria University of Wellington offers a course on The Lord of the Rings and how it relates to medieval literature.[4]
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