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Marion E. Wade Center

A living literary center of scholarly, artistic,
and ongoing spiritual renewal

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The Marion E. Wade Center promotes cultural engagement and spiritual formation by offering a collection of resources available nowhere else in the world. We emphasize the ongoing relevance of seven British Christian authors who provide a distinctive blend of intellect, imagination, and faith: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams. The Wade Center implements these goals by 

  • Assisting scholars in their study of unique materials by and about these seven authors in order to generate new understandings;
  • Sharing insights with a broader audience through our numerous programs and publications;
  • Supporting artistic works inspired by our authors;
  • Welcoming visitors to our museum.

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Richard Gibson

"The Way of Dante" — 2024 Hansen Lectureship Series

Dr. Richard Hughes Gibson, Professor of English, reveals the profound influence of the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri on Dorothy L. Sayers, Charles Williams, and C.S. Lewis in the 2024 Hansen Lectureship series, “The Way of Dante.”

VII Volume 39

VII Volume 39 Released

Volume 39 of VII is now available, featuring previously unpublished letters from C.S. Lewis and articles exploring Lewis's childhood, Dorothy L. Sayers's playwriting, Lewis's thoughts on war, and more. Read it online or purchase a print copy today!

George MacDonald

George MacDonald and the Prophetic Imagination: A Bicentenary Conference, May 29-31, 2024

In partnership with the George MacDonald Society, the Wade Center is excited to announce a George MacDonald conference at Wheaton College in celebration of the bicentenary of MacDonald's birth (1824-1905). This three-day gathering will include an evening lecture event with Malcolm Guite, panel discussions, papers on various aspects of MacDonald's life and works, displays of MacDonald memorabilia and books, and artistic events.

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