How to Have a Interesting Teaching Series

How about some fresh ideas for a teaching series? Instead of another series on a book of the Bible, what about focusing on top Christian thinkers (e.g. C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton)? My pastor is starting a new series on C.S. Lewis. The series should be a good one given that Lewis is his favorite writer. I'm sure glad he's willing to do a series on Lewis, I wish churches offered more classes on Christian writers. Tolkien, Chesterton are all great writers and have lessons for us.

Which reminds me that PBS once had a series of round table discussion on C.S. Lewis vs. Sigmund Freud based on a class that a professor had. It was really interesting and is perfect for a church class.

How about a series on Lewis's friends the Inkings? Or what about a class on Christian artists? Christian movie makers?

It seems to me churches should try to emulate Christian colleges and offer thought-provoking classes that are stimulating and cutting edge. Why do the same thing over again (do we really need another class on Romans)? There's so many possibilities out there, how about something new?