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

Helkahothion · 10-29-2002, 09:29 AM

I'm from the Netherlands and i have never heard of Tolkienology. What is it? And if it does exist where can yous study it. Can you give me information about the study?
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Arwen Imladris · 10-29-2002, 03:22 PM

I am kindof inclined to think that tolkienology is a made up word. It would mean the study of tolkien, or of his works.

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.

DaughterofVana · 10-29-2002, 11:15 PM

Wonderful idea! Though the "study" of elvish wouldn't contain enough for a full semester course--it's not like French or German, with thousands of years of background to fully develop the language enough so a person can be "fluent" (which is basically the goal of any foreign language class). Maybe that aspect of it would be to further develop elvish in a sort of "Fellowship of the Wordsmiths" kind of way--filling up the holes that Tolkien left out when he passed away.

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Elenna · 10-30-2002, 07:05 PM

Hmm - I wonder if they offer a major in Tolkienology anywhere...

10-29-2002, 09:29 AM	#1
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	Is there such a thing as Tolkienology I'm from the Netherlands and i have never heard of Tolkienology. What is it? And if it does exist where can yous study it. Can you give me information about the study? ________ Charger Daytona Last edited by Helkahothion; 03-07-2011 at 01:51 AM.

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Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	I am kindof inclined to think that tolkienology is a made up word. It would mean the study of tolkien, or of his works. __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

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DaughterofVana Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: twirling contentedly in a flower-filled field Posts: 134	Wonderful idea! Though the "study" of elvish wouldn't contain enough for a full semester course--it's not like French or German, with thousands of years of background to fully develop the language enough so a person can be "fluent" (which is basically the goal of any foreign language class). Maybe that aspect of it would be to further develop elvish in a sort of "Fellowship of the Wordsmiths" kind of way--filling up the holes that Tolkien left out when he passed away. -'Vana __________________ "There is a kind of happiness and wonder that makes you serious. It is too good to waste on jokes." Hi! Did you miss me?

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Elenna A Ghostly Light Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: My private bubble of innocence Posts: 563	Hmm - I wonder if they offer a major in Tolkienology anywhere... __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."

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.