How do the Inklings (J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield, and others) define "mere Christianity"? What essential doctrines do they share in their Christian community? How do they express these ideas through imaginative literature, philosophy, and theology? How is "mere Christianity" applicable to contemporary Christianity?
Thematic papers on the essence of Christianity as developed in the apologetic, theological, and/or literary works of C.S. Lewis and/or the Inklings are especially welcome.
Papers and proposals are also invited exploring all aspects of the study of the life, times, and writings of C.S. Lewis and the other Inklings. Students, both graduate and undergraduate, are invited to submit proposals.
Papers on the conference will be considered for a $250 cash award. The best undergraduate paper will receive a $100 prize. Accepted papers from registered conference participants will be eligible for publication in an electronic conference proceedings.
The extended deadline for proposals is March 8, 2004.
All electronic submissions should be according to the following guidelines:
- File format: Microsoft Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf)
- The entire submission must be contained in a single file
- Send one e-mail message for each submission, with the following information:
- Subject: Submission to CSLI CONFERENCE
- Text body: Exact title of paper, author's name, affiliation, and contact information.
- Attachment: a single .DOC or .RTF file
- Include your mailing address and daytime phone.
