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25-06-04 Unveiling Hope: Do the Inhabitants of Arda Know How Their Own Story Ends?
A Thesis Theater by Jeffrey Wade Abstract:This thesis concerns itself with the question of whether the inhabitants of Tolkien’s Arda possess an awareness of their creation’s eschatological end. It is not a study of Christian doctrine, Tolkien, or outside analysis. It is a study of how myth carries the weight of a telos through music,…
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25-05-30 “Tolkien’s Gods: Divine Council Theology in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth Legendarium”
A Thesis Theater by Fr. Andrew Damick This Thesis Theater has passed; enjoy the recording here: ABSTRACT: In J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium, particularly in The Silmarillion and related material, the reader encounters divine beings, including the Valar, who are called gods in the text and by Tolkien himself in his commentary. Multiple divine…
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25-05-07 Kimberly McKinney Thesis Theater
Ecology, Eucatastrophe, and Estel: Themes of Joy and Hope in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Use of Botanical Elements and Imagery This thesis theater has passed, please enjoy the recording: Thesis abstract: J. R. R. Tolkien’s tales about Middle-earth were designed to provide a conceivable mythological history for the existing world. Due to this intentional connection, his…
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25-05-24 TOWARD A DIGITAL EDITION OF WIDSIĐ
Thesis Theatre for Sarah Monnier This thesis Theatre has passed. Enjoy the recording! Abstract: It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Classics, which generally means Greek and Latin language materials, are much more advanced in digital scholarship and resources than Germanic languages. While an enormous amount of material exists online to allow research into Biblical…
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25-05-03 Spring SPACE Showcase
We are excited to share a Spring SPACE Showcase on Saturday, May 3rd in celebration of the continuing growth of the SPACE program. SPACE is Signum’s for-fun, no-credit, one month continuing ed classes for adults who want to learn what they love for the pure joy of it. The Spring Showcase will feature free 30-minute…
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2025.10.03-05 Euro Moot, 3-5 October, 2025
Land of Dragons: How Myth Shapes Our Reality Signum University invites you to join us from 3-5 October for Euro Moot 2025. This hybrid event will occur at the Pafiliwn Grange Pavilion in Cardiff, Wales, UK. For our very first Euro Moot, you are invited to join us in, and also consider, the “Land of…
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2025.10.18 New England Moot, 18 October, 2025
Mythic Resonances Signum University invites you to join us on 18 October for New England Moot 2025. This hybrid event will occur at Studio Lab in Derry, New Hampshire. This year, we invite you to listen and respond to Mythic Resonances. Register Here for New England Moot Price: $50 USD for in-person attendance, $25 USD…
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2025.09.06 Cascade Moot, 6 September, 2025
Fantasy is for Everyone Signum University invites you to join us on 6 September for Cascade Moot 2025. This hybrid event will take place at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. For our return to the Pacific Northwest, this year we cordially invite one and all with our theme, “Fantasy is for Everyone”.…
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Mythmoot XII June 19-22, 2025
Drawn to the Edge Signum University invites you to join us at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA. “The Quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail, to the ruin of all.” Galadriel in Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring “Drawn to the Edge” can…
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2025.05.31 Mountain Moot, 31 May, 2025
Tolkien and the Green: The Environment of Middle-earth Signum University invites you to join us on 31 May for Mountain Moot 2025. This hybrid event will occur at the Drury Inn & Suites Denver Near the Tech Center in Denver, CO. For our return to the Rockies, we invite you to join us in considering…