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Signum University

@signumuniversity.bsky.social
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A non-profit, online higher education institution. Specializing in Tolkien Studies, Imaginative Literature, Germanic Philology, and Classic Literature. signumuniversity.org

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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 1h
A forgetful innkeeper. A steadfast pony. Tolkien’s minor characters deserve their moment. Celebrate them at Carolina Moot, November 7 in Charlotte, NC, or online. Join us: blackberry.signumuni...
Event poster for Signum University and Carolina Moot with a bowl of salt beside a leather-bound book on a wooden table. Text reads: Carolina Moot; The Salt of Middle-earth; Minor Characters Who Season the Tale; November 7, 2026; Charlotte, NC + Online; Join us!
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 20h
There’s room at the table to join us at New England Moot! The Second Breakfast Club gathers to talk food, feasting, and famine in Tolkien’s legendarium. October 24, 2026 • Derry, NH + online Save your seat: blackberry.signumuni...
Signum University event poster for New England Moot featuring a warmly lit autumn banquet table with pumpkins, candles, glassware, and place settings. Text reads: “New England Moot,” “The Second Breakfast Club: Food, Feasting, and Famine in the Legendarium,” “October 24, 2026,” “Derry, New Hampshire + Online,” and “Join us →.”
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Songs shape worlds. Spoken words stir courage. Bring your love of Tolkien to Middle Moot as we celebrate the power of music and the spoken word. October 17, 2026 • Kansas City + online Join us: blackberry.signumuni...
Poster for Middle Moot with a fantasy forest scene of people walking over a white bridge toward glowing ornate gates, titled Middle Moot. Text at bottom reads Shaping Our World, The Power of Music and the Spoken Word, October 17, 2026 | Kansas City + Online, Register Now, and Signum University
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Put the kettle on and spend 20 minutes with Tolkien scholar Verlyn Flieger. ☕ Watch a preview of our documentary The Stories That Come to Us: youtu.be/VeEyVKFUfQo Pre-order the full conversation for $9.99 USD: collaboratory.signum...
An older woman, Verlyn Flieger, wearing glasses sits at a desk writing beside a vintage telephone and framed photo, with a window and bookshelf behind her. Overlay text reads “The Stories That Come to Us,” “A Conversation with Verlyn Flieger,” “Watch the 20-minute preview,” and “SIGNUM Studios.”
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Fear. Ritual. Remembrance. The wish to live forever. Death: Finding Meaning in the Final Mystery brings world religious traditions and philosophical arguments into the conversation, with room for your own reflections. Join us in November for thoughtful conversations. blackberry.signumuni...
Promotional graphic for Signum University EverLearn with an hourglass on the right and a blue text panel on the left reading, What can mortality teach us about living? The lower section says, Death: Finding Meaning in the Final Mystery, with Adam Beaton, November 2026 - 4 recorded lectures, 4 live discussions - Mondays, Nov 2-23 - 9 PM Eastern, and Explore the module.
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What can ship burials reveal about Beowulf? Dive into archaeology and epic poetry with Galen Miller-Atkins in EverLearn. Nov 2–25 • Mon/Wed, 9 PM Eastern Explore & enroll: blackberry.signumuni... #Beowulf #Archaeology
Promotional poster from Signum University and EverLearn with a large excavated ship burial image and the headline “What can ship burials tell us about Beowulf?” It advertises “The Archaeology of Beowulf” with Galen Miller-Atkins, dated “November 2-25, 2026,” “Mondays & Wednesdays - 9 PM Eastern,” and “Explore the module.”
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What does a creator owe their creation? Explore Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in a Signum Classics edition with an introduction and discussion questions by Julian Barr. Paperback: bit.ly/3TXQLFA E-book: bit.ly/4rIGMk0
Black poster for Signum University’s Signum Classics featuring the text “What does a creator owe their creation? Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” and “Introduction and discussion questions by Julian Barr,” with “available now on Amazon and the Signum Store” at the bottom. The right side shows a stylized black-and-green book cover for “FRANKENSTEIN” by Mary Shelley.
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Your curiosity can help shape what we learn together. Pre-enroll in Signum’s EverLearn's Winter Season (December–February) by October 31 for the discounted rate of $140 USD per module. What would you love to explore? tinyurl.com/signum-e...
A woman reading a book in a comfy chair in front of a window with a snowy background.
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join us for Middle Moot- October 17th in Kansas City, MO! We will explore our theme: The Hidden Way: Paths, Journeys, and the Road Less Traveled. You are also invited to join us the evening before for Tolkien Trivia Night with Dr. Corey Olsen – the Tolkien Professor! ow.ly/RMc650ZyOCp
Explore a serene forest pathway surrounded by lush greenery in Belfountain, Ontario. Perfect for nature lovers.
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Dr. Corey Olsen's interviews from San Diego Comicon are available to view! Sauron/Celeborn/Arondir: ow.ly/7kFa50ZO8Tk Gil-galad, Durin, Miriel, Gandalf: ow.ly/IGEH50ZO8Ti J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay: ow.ly/YfgE50ZO8To
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Check out the trailer for our new documentary: The Stories that Come to Us: A Conversation with Verlyn Flieger ow.ly/boL550ZO8T0 Pre-order collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/…
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today is the last day to register for Fall 2026 MA Courses! Introduction to Old English Language Invention Through Tolkien ow.ly/nbIi50ZJX2g
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Upcoming Courses - Signum University
Future Courses In an effort to help students better plan their course loads as they work toward an M.A. in Language and Literature or a Graduate Diploma in Language and Literature, we are providing a preliminary list of courses for the upcoming academic year on this page. Please note that this list is subject to change and may […]
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join us for Euro Moot Oct 2-4 in Prague! Tolkien’s foundational myth of the Ainulindalë presents a universe conceived as a divine symphony where harmony + discord give shape to all that is. Explore this as a lens for understanding fantasy literature + mythopoeic creation. ow.ly/RMc650ZyOCp
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
You can register for Fall 2026 MA Courses through September 11! Introduction to Old English Language Invention Through Tolkien ow.ly/II6B50ZJX2h
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Signum Press is proud to present Verlyn Flieger's Chancer and the Orphan Child, a novel that draws readers into the mysterious depths of Elverie, setting them on a quest to discover the meanings of reality, identity, and love. Paperback ow.ly/oUo150ZGQ34 Ebook ow.ly/B59H50ZGQ33
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
WELCOME STUDENTS to a new term at Signum University! Fall 2026 MA Courses begin today, but you can still register through September 11! ow.ly/gpw350WlU7o
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join us for an unforgettable camping adventure at Ranger Moot through The Hidden Way: Paths, Journeys, and the Road Less Traveled! September 11-13 in Loveland OH. ow.ly/bIyf50ZyOBF
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Fall 2026 MA Courses are open for registration! The Worlds of JRR Tolkien (John Garth) Introduction to Old English (Dr. Michael D.C. Drout and Dr. Nelson Goering) Language Invention Through Tolkien (Dr. Andrew Higgins) Register through 9/11; Semester begins 8/31 ow.ly/symS50Zp7m6
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Cascade Moot awaits you- Aug 26th in Portland, OR! Come explore our theme- Taking Craft Seriously: Tolkien (and You!) as Maker, and share your crafts with the community in whatever form they take. ow.ly/bIyf50ZyOBF
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Fall 2026 MA Courses begin August 31! Registration is open through September 11. The Worlds of JRR Tolkien Introduction to Old English Language Invention Through Tolkien ow.ly/symS50Zp7m6
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Fall 2026 MA Courses are open for registration! The Worlds of JRR Tolkien (John Garth) Introduction to Old English (Dr. Michael D.C. Drout and Dr. Nelson Goering) Language Invention Through Tolkien (Dr. Andrew Higgins) Register through 9/11; Semester begins 8/31 ow.ly/symS50Zp7m6
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Signum University Graduate School proudly presents Thesis Theater: "Early Runic Meter: Word-Food Theory and the Early Runic Language" by Galen Miller-Atkins 8/1 230p ET Register: ow.ly/XuMQ50ZsXa2
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
EverLearn invites you to enjoy 20% off all 1-pack token purchases in the month of July! Quantity is unlimited! Code SINGLETOKEN20 blackberry.signumuniversity.org
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Fall 2026 MA Courses are open for registration! The Worlds of JRR Tolkien (John Garth) Introduction to Old English (Dr. Michael D.C. Drout and Dr. Nelson Goering) Language Invention Through Tolkien (Dr. Andrew Higgins) Register through 9/11; Semester begins 8/31 ow.ly/symS50Zp7m6
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
EverLearn invites you to enjoy 20% off all 1-pack token purchases in the month of July! Quantity is unlimited! Code SINGLETOKEN20 blackberry.signumuniversity.org
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Fall 2026 MA Courses are open for registration! The Worlds of JRR Tolkien (John Garth) Introduction to Old English (Dr. Michael D.C. Drout and Dr. Nelson Goering) Language Invention Through Tolkien (Dr. Andrew Higgins) Register through 9/11; Semester begins 8/31 ow.ly/symS50Zp7m6
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
New blog post! These be the chronicles of the Signum graduates. Their ongoing struggle, to traverse a strange blue world, to eke out new lives with new manifestations, to brightly know what no mage has known before! ow.ly/WB7Y50Zo2pr
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Coming this Saturday, July 11- join us for our Signum Summer Showcase, featuring 30-minute preview sessions on a variety of topics across our five main Sectors of learning in SPACE! ow.ly/bP2z50ZcwU4
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Signum Press is proud to present Biblical Foundations: A Christian Handbook for Reading the Old Testament by J.D. Ruark paperback ow.ly/XY5l50ZkPBt ebook ow.ly/TfiK50ZkPBv Ruark helps readers observe a story, see literary features, interpret meaning, and apply in the modern world.
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Join us for the Signum Summer Showcase on July 11! ow.ly/2Bim50ZcwSe
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Signum Press is proud to present a new Signum Classic, William Morris's The House of the Wolfings- a tale that directly inspired Tolkien! Available as a paperback on Amazon ow.ly/xwOG50ZfrLp and ebook at the Signum Store collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/…
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
There's still time to join us for Mythmoot! Experience academic papers and panels, hijinks, creative showcases, our first-ever Mythmoot book club, formal and informal discussions, great food, and long-lasting memories. Mythmoot XIII: Unexpected Company - June 25-28, 2026 ow.ly/Q0ei50Z43wp
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Join us for Mythmoot XIII: Unexpected Company - June 25-28, 2026 ow.ly/Q0ei50Z43wp Merch is available ow.ly/pfne50Z43wt - shirts, hoodies, stickers, notebooks, tapestries, and more!
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We are excited to announce the Summer Signum Showcase. We’d love to see you there! Registration is open now through July 11, and anyone who registers by June 30th will be entered into a draw for a FREE TOKEN to use on any one module in SPACE! ow.ly/2Bim50ZcwSe
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Signum Press presents a new Signum Classic: Andersen's Fairy Tales for Creative Writers, where Pilar Barrera & Sparrow Alden lead readers + writers on a fantastic journey. Step into the enchanted! Paperback www.amazon.com/dp/1959360272 Ebook ow.ly/FXoH50Z8hbR
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Every year the Signum community gathers in person + online for Mythmoot! Experience academic papers, panels, hijinks, creative showcases, discussion, great food, & long-lasting memories. Mythmoot XIII: Unexpected Company June 25-28 ow.ly/2PBS50Z43yw Merch ow.ly/c2oM50Z43yx
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Every year the Signum community gathers in person + online for Mythmoot! Experience academic papers, panels, hijinks, creative showcases, discussion, great food, & long-lasting memories. Mythmoot XIII: Unexpected Company June 25-28 ow.ly/2PBS50Z43yw Merch ow.ly/c2oM50Z43yx
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Signum Press is proud to present Christopher S. M. Lyon's A Slow and Secret Poison: The Fall of the Roman Republic 146-31 BC, available as a paperback on Amazon ow.ly/AMTL50Z3Cq8 and ebook at the Signum Store ow.ly/MjPb50Z3Cq6
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Signum Press is proud to present How to Learn How to Think: What the Liberal Arts Are Good For, Anyway by Michael D.C. Drout! Now available as a paperback ow.ly/l7Ac50YWLh2 and ebook ow.ly/m4Qy50YWLh3
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Signum University Graduate School presents Thesis Theater "It’s All in Plato: Bringing the Sophistic Critique into the Lewis-Plato Conversation" by John Michael Southards, on May 13, 5p ET. ow.ly/hTn850YWMjN
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Signum University @signumuniversity.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Signum Press is proud to present Signum Classics: George MacDonald's Lilith. Now available in paperback ow.ly/JePq50YWLTX + ebook ow.ly/hox850YWLTZ SPACE's Lilith module is available for pre-enrollment until May 15 blackberry.signumuniversity.org/spa…
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