When
Where
Washington, DC 20024 United States
Synopsis
Why are the Great Books “great?” It is not because they are homogenous or historic, but rather because they are a part of a relentless pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The Great Books are part of the great conversation throughout history that seeks to answer the hard questions in life. How ought we live? How do we order things appropriately? How do we engage with one another? These questions stemming from the Great Books are the backbone of civil discourse. Reclaiming the Great Books for young minds teaches them first how to listen, then how to think, and finally how to persuade. Reading, reading broadly, and reading intently is the foundation of education.
At this two-day Summit, you will learn the history and significance of the Great Books and explore methods for their implementation. We’ll discuss how the Great Books establish what it means to live in civil society and how to instill this at each grade level.
Christian education is built on the tradition of the Great Books. To be a Christian educator is to hold an understanding of the great conversation and our place in it today. Whether you teach from a classical Christian perspective or not, join us to find our place in this dialogue and story.
Who’s It For?
This Summit is open to any Christian educator or school leader interested in exploring how to implement the Great Books in their classroom, curriculum, and school. We strongly encourage at least two members from each organization attend together. We consider everyone who works at a Christian school an educator in that they have a direct impact on the lives of our students. As such, anyone currently employed at a Christian school or homeschool organization may attend including classroom teachers, campus pastors, spiritual life directors, church-school leaders, and the leadership team. Classical and non-classical schools are welcome. This training will apply to schools without a classical curriculum and model.
Schedule
Day 0: TRAVEL DAY | Hotel provided | Optional educational tour of Washington DC at 6pm
Day 1: 8am-4:45pm | Hotel provided | Dinner on your own
Day 2: 8am-12pm | Do not plan travel that would require you to depart early