The Screwtape Letters: Theology as Satire

In 1941, C.S. Lewis published The Screwtape Letters, a series of fictional letters that examine the nature of good and evil. Written as correspondence between Screwtape, a senior devil, and his nephew Wormwood, the letters provide guidance on tempting humanity toward destruction, offering a unique perspective on morality, temptation, and the forces of light and darkness.

This thought-provoking work raises many questions: Is there such a thing as eternal damnation? What defines evil, and how does it persist? How does good overcome evil—and does it always? What do we mean when we talk about “light” and “darkness”?

These questions and others will be explored over six weeks in a group study led by AUMC member Caleb Harris. The group begins meeting on Tuesday, January 21, at 6:30 pm in Room 3. Participants are encouraged to bring their own copy of The Screwtape Letters, as the group will engage with readings during the sessions.