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Drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia as a resource for children's character development at home and in school.
In this engaging and practical book Mark Pike and Thomas Lickona show how C.S. Lewis' wisdom for nurturing good character, and his much-loved Chronicles of Narnia, inspire us to virtue. Drawing upon the Judeo-Christian virtues of faith, hope and love and 'Narnian' virtues such as courage, integrity and wisdom, they present an approach to contemporary character education validated by recent research. An introduction to C. S. Lewis' thought on character and faith is followed by practical examples of how to use well-known passages from the Narnia novels as a stimulus for rich character development at home and in the classroom.
In this engaging and practical book Mark Pike and Thomas Lickona show how C.S. Lewis' wisdom for nurturing good character, and his much-loved Chronicles of Narnia, inspire us to virtue. Drawing upon the Judeo-Christian virtues of faith, hope and love and 'Narnian' virtues such as courage, integrity and wisdom, they present an approach to contemporary character education validated by recent research. An introduction to C. S. Lewis' thought on character and faith is followed by practical examples of how to use well-known passages from the Narnia novels as a stimulus for rich character development at home and in the classroom.
Price: $24.95
Pages: 268
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
25 November 2021
Trim Size: 5.98 X 8.98 in
ISBN: 9780718800000
Format: Paperback
In the darkness of our disintegrating post-Christian culture, Narnian Virtues is a shining light. Pike and Lickona have produced a brilliant and readable book that deserves to become an educational classic.
— Philip Vander Elst, author of C. S. Lewis: A Short Introduction
Pike and Lickona give us a curriculum that uses Lewis's stories as transformative moral education. Prepare yourself for an enjoyable read - scholarship is rarely so adventurous!
— Dr Perry L. Glanzer, author of The Outrageous Idea of Christian Teaching
The authors of this volume use the Narnia Chronicles to serve a vital purpose: character formation. Lessons about virtue, its value, its vocabulary, are derived from Lewis' classic tales in ways which go with their grain, helpfully exemplifying his ethical philosophy. I very warmly recommend it.
— Michael Ward, author of After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man.
Narnian Virtues offers parents and teachers plenty of information and inspiration to explore character education, as well as a wealth of helpful activities and examples, and practical guidance.
— Christin Ditchfield, author of A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia
— Philip Vander Elst, author of C. S. Lewis: A Short Introduction
Pike and Lickona give us a curriculum that uses Lewis's stories as transformative moral education. Prepare yourself for an enjoyable read - scholarship is rarely so adventurous!
— Dr Perry L. Glanzer, author of The Outrageous Idea of Christian Teaching
The authors of this volume use the Narnia Chronicles to serve a vital purpose: character formation. Lessons about virtue, its value, its vocabulary, are derived from Lewis' classic tales in ways which go with their grain, helpfully exemplifying his ethical philosophy. I very warmly recommend it.
— Michael Ward, author of After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man.
Narnian Virtues offers parents and teachers plenty of information and inspiration to explore character education, as well as a wealth of helpful activities and examples, and practical guidance.
— Christin Ditchfield, author of A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia
Foreword on Character Education by Drayton Nabers, Jr
Foreword on The Chronicles of Narnia by Devin Brown
Acknowledgements
Part 1: Building Good Character: The Wisdom of C.S. Lewis
Introduction
1. C.S. Lewis on Parents, Teachers, Friends and Books
2. Families of Character, Schools of Character: Examples of Excellence
3. C.S. Lewis as Character Educator for the World
4. How C.S. Lewis Teaches Christianity in Narnia
Part 2: Narnian Virtues in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Six Narnian Virtues
5. Narnian Virtues in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
6. Family Character Learning with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
7. Classroom Character Education with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Part 3: Narnian Virtues in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
From Six to Twelve Narnian Virtues
8. Narnian Virtues in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
9. Family Character Learning with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
10. Classroom Character Education with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Appendix A: Virtues Vocabulary
Appendix B: The Wisdom of C.S. Lewis
Appendix C: Parents’ and Children’s Responses to Narnian Virtues
Appendix D: Research Project Publications
Appendix E: Executive Summary of Research Findings
Notes
Bibliography
Scripture Index
Index of Subjects
Foreword on The Chronicles of Narnia by Devin Brown
Acknowledgements
Part 1: Building Good Character: The Wisdom of C.S. Lewis
Introduction
1. C.S. Lewis on Parents, Teachers, Friends and Books
2. Families of Character, Schools of Character: Examples of Excellence
3. C.S. Lewis as Character Educator for the World
4. How C.S. Lewis Teaches Christianity in Narnia
Part 2: Narnian Virtues in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Six Narnian Virtues
5. Narnian Virtues in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
6. Family Character Learning with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
7. Classroom Character Education with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Part 3: Narnian Virtues in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
From Six to Twelve Narnian Virtues
8. Narnian Virtues in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
9. Family Character Learning with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
10. Classroom Character Education with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Appendix A: Virtues Vocabulary
Appendix B: The Wisdom of C.S. Lewis
Appendix C: Parents’ and Children’s Responses to Narnian Virtues
Appendix D: Research Project Publications
Appendix E: Executive Summary of Research Findings
Notes
Bibliography
Scripture Index
Index of Subjects