The Vision of C.S. Lewis 

A study of C.S. Lewis’s theological agenda through close reading of selections of his fiction and non-fiction. Special attention will be given to his Christology and apologetic approaches.

About the Instructor: Dr. Fennell earned a BA (Winnipeg); an MDiv (Emmanuel College, Toronto); an MLitt (University of St. Andrews); and a ThD (University of Toronto/Victoria University). His research interests include pilgrimage, hermeneutics, the Holy Spirit, C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, evangelism, congregational vitality, leadership, and The United Church of Canada. He is founding director of Camino Nova Scotia, AST’s social enterprise-based summer pilgrimage program. Prior to serving with AST, he served as a minister with local congregations of The United Church of Canada.

Dates: September 9 - December 9, 2026

Days & Times: Fridays, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Requirements: Readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.

Books to purchase: Reading list will be provided by the instructor. 

Fee: $275.00

Format: Hybrid

Location: Online

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 7 days before a program commences. After that time, fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Please contact: Lydia Hood, Continuing Education Coordinator, at lydia.hood@astheology.ns.ca

Or the instructor, the Rev Dr Rob Fennell at rob.fennell@astheology.ns.ca