Course description:
Are there connections between the Harry Potter books and movies and God? Come join the conversation. Here are a few questions to get you started!
- What do stories about about sorcery and stories from the bible have to say to each other?
- Are Harry's adventures a Christ-like journey?
- What do the Harry Potter stories have to say about:
- the conflict between good and evil?
- the mystery of death?
- the dark night of the soul?
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your questions?
This course will explore the common ground between the Harry Potter series and the theological foundations of the Christian faith. We will discuss subjects like Platform 9 ¾ and the leap of faith, Dobby’s sock and salvation, free will and the Sorting Hat, Harry Potter as a Christ figure, the universal struggle between good and evil, and the redemptive power of love.
This course was a wonderful experience! Very enlightening! Relaxed, good humour, great technology.