The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC

Monday, March 31, 2025 — Tuesday, April 1, 2025
03/31/25 8:00 AM 04/01/25 12:00 PM America/New_York The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC 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 t... Museum of the Bible 400 4th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024 United States The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

Museum of the Bible

400 4th Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024 United States

http://www.herzogfoundation.connect.space

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

Event Contact: Herzog Foundation Institute
training@herzogfoundation.com

The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC

Monday, March 31, 2025, 8:00 AM — Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT

03/31/25 8:00 AM 04/01/25 12:00 PM America/New_York The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC 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 t... Museum of the Bible 400 4th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024 United States The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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Agenda Highlights:

All guests are required to attend the training in full including all sessions, activities, breaks, and group meals.

Breaks and snacks will be provided at various times during the session blocks. During group meals, food options will be available to accommodate select dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please plan accordingly for other dietary restrictions or preferences.

Agenda is subject to change.

03/30/25 3:00 PM 03/30/25 8:00 PM America/New_York Arrival Information & Hotel Check In View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-30#session_row_29110 This is your travel day to DC. There is no required programming. Hotel address to come. You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days. Parking options: Parking costs are not provided by the Herzog Foundation. Transportation from the airport to the hotel is not provided by the Herzog Foundation. DCA is typically the closest airport to the hotel. Hotel TBA The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY

3:00 - 8:00 PM Hotel TBA

Arrival Information & Hotel Check In

This is your travel day to DC. There is no required programming.

Hotel address to come. You'll be asked to put a CC on file for incidentals. If you don't charge anything the deposit will be back in your account within 14 days.

Parking options: Parking costs are not provided by the Herzog Foundation.

Transportation from the airport to the hotel is not provided by the Herzog Foundation. DCA is typically the closest airport to the hotel.

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03/30/25 6:00 PM 03/30/25 8:00 PM America/New_York Optional: Educational Bus Tour View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-30#session_row_29111 This is an optional opportunity you can attend. You indicate your interest when you apply. The Great Books Summit | March 2025 | Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Optional: Educational Bus Tour

This is an optional opportunity you can attend. You indicate your interest when you apply.

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