Is there such a thing as Tolkienology - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Matthew2754 · 10-29-2002, 03:41 PM

I dont know if this is a serious question (no offence intended if it is) but i think Tolkienology is simply a made up term for nerds like me that wish that there was such a thing. Tolkien's writings are though, one of the few works of literature that could actually be taught, I believe in a college setting if the practicality for it ever came about. Just think about it, a whole school based on the books with subjects like geography of Middle Earth, Beleriand and Aman. The Sociology of the different peoples would be a most intersting department. And just imagine the possibilties of a Foreign Language department. Someone should look into this.

10-29-2002, 03:41 PM	#3
Matthew2754 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	I dont know if this is a serious question (no offence intended if it is) but i think Tolkienology is simply a made up term for nerds like me that wish that there was such a thing. Tolkien's writings are though, one of the few works of literature that could actually be taught, I believe in a college setting if the practicality for it ever came about. Just think about it, a whole school based on the books with subjects like geography of Middle Earth, Beleriand and Aman. The Sociology of the different peoples would be a most intersting department. And just imagine the possibilties of a Foreign Language department. Someone should look into this.