Stories shape how we see the world and strengthen faith. Join our monthly group as we discuss short stories that spark imagination and encourage dialogue.
Why Fiction Matters
We are shaped by everything we read. Should we only read facts?
Fiction has the power to broaden our understanding of people, places, and situations.
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin opened hearts to the horrors of slavery.
- 1984 sharpened our awareness of truth and power.
- C. S. Lewis’ stories stir imagination and faith.
As Leland Ryken of Wheaton College reminds us:
“Fiction tells the truth in ways nonfiction never could, even as it delights your aesthetic sensibilities in the process.”
Faith and Story in Scripture
The Bible itself relies on story.
Narratives, parables, and poetry help us grasp God’s revelation in deeper ways. Fiction can do something similar, training us to imagine, empathize, and believe more fully.
At the Lanier Theological Library, we believe that reading stories with faith in mind deepens our spiritual lives and sharpens our understanding of the world.
Faith & Fiction at LTL
Join us for Faith and Fiction, a monthly discussion group offered during the academic year. Each session centers on a short story as we:
- Listen intentionally
- Foster new ideas
- Fuel imagination and faith
Hold fast to God’s promises
Details
- Come to one evening or attend them all
- Select evenings, 7:00–8:30 pm
- Location: Red Dog Pub at Trowbridge Village
No registration required