Lyle Dorsett was an accomplished academician with a doctorate, teaching American history at the University of Denver, when he was challenged by a student to read two classic Christian writers: G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis.
Dorsett committed his life to Christ and became a lifelong student of Lewis. He wrote “The Essential C.S. Lewis,” “Seeking the Secret Place: The Spiritual Formation of C.S. Lewis” and a biography of Lewis’ wife, “And God Came In: The Extraordinary Story of Joy Davidman.”
Dorsett, professor of evangelism at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, was guest speaker at Judson College’s recent Christian Emphasis Week. He lectured for two days on the work of Lewis and spent an afternoon with local pastors talking about the work of congregational ministry.
Judson student Carli Ludlow, of Pine Hall, heard both lectures and said she felt Dorsett made Lewis “friendly” for all ages, showing how young and old can relate to him.
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