Reading & 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 Reading & 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 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 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

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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

Reading & 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 Reading & 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 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 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.

	03/31/25 7:00 AM 03/31/25 7:45 AM America/New_York Optional: Hotel Breakfast View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29112 <br/> Free breakfast at hotel opens up. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol \| 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 7:45 AM Holiday Inn Washington Capitol \| 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Optional: Hotel Breakfast Free breakfast at hotel opens up. Less Info
	03/31/25 7:50 AM 03/31/25 8:00 AM America/New_York Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29113 <br/> Depart to the Museum by 7:50am to allow plenty of time to walk over, get through security (which opens at 8:00am), and get coffee. The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 - 8:00 AM Walk to Training Depart to the Museum by 7:50am to allow plenty of time to walk over, get through security (which opens at 8:00am), and get coffee. Less Info
	03/31/25 8:00 AM 03/31/25 12:00 PM America/New_York Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29114 <br/> <strong>What are the Great Books?</strong><br> <strong><strong>The Role of Great Books in Education </strong></strong> Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Morning Sessions What are the Great Books? The Role of Great Books in Education Session 2 Session 3 - Text Selections Session 1 Less Info
	03/31/25 12:00 PM 03/31/25 12:45 PM America/New_York Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29115 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	03/31/25 12:45 PM 03/31/25 4:45 PM America/New_York Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29116 <br/> <strong>Meet the Herzog Foundation</strong><br> <strong>Applying the Great Books</strong> Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 4:45 PM Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Afternoon Sessions Meet the Herzog Foundation Applying the Great Books Session 4 Session 5 - Deani/Kerri Less Info
	03/31/25 4:45 PM 03/31/25 4:45 PM America/New_York Connection: Dinner on Your Own View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29117 <br/> Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:45 PM Connection: Dinner on Your Own Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! Less Info

	03/31/25 7:00 AM 03/31/25 7:45 AM America/New_York Optional: Hotel Breakfast View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29112 <br/> Free breakfast at hotel opens up. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol \| 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 7:45 AM Holiday Inn Washington Capitol \| 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Optional: Hotel Breakfast Free breakfast at hotel opens up. Less Info
	03/31/25 7:50 AM 03/31/25 8:00 AM America/New_York Walk to Training View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29113 <br/> Depart to the Museum by 7:50am to allow plenty of time to walk over, get through security (which opens at 8:00am), and get coffee. The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:50 - 8:00 AM Walk to Training Depart to the Museum by 7:50am to allow plenty of time to walk over, get through security (which opens at 8:00am), and get coffee. Less Info
	03/31/25 8:00 AM 03/31/25 12:00 PM America/New_York Morning Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29114 <br/> <strong>What are the Great Books?</strong><br> <strong><strong>The Role of Great Books in Education </strong></strong> Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Morning Sessions What are the Great Books? The Role of Great Books in Education Session 2 Session 3 - Text Selections Session 1 Less Info
	03/31/25 12:00 PM 03/31/25 12:45 PM America/New_York Connection: Lunch Together View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29115 <br/> Connect with your peers over lunch! Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:00 - 12:45 PM Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Connection: Lunch Together Connect with your peers over lunch! Less Info
	03/31/25 12:45 PM 03/31/25 4:45 PM America/New_York Afternoon Sessions View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29116 <br/> <strong>Meet the Herzog Foundation</strong><br> <strong>Applying the Great Books</strong> Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:45 - 4:45 PM Museum of the Bible \| 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Afternoon Sessions Meet the Herzog Foundation Applying the Great Books Session 4 Session 5 - Deani/Kerri Less Info
	03/31/25 4:45 PM 03/31/25 4:45 PM America/New_York Connection: Dinner on Your Own View session: https://herzogfoundation.connect.space/accounts/events/the-great-books-summit-march-2025-washington-dc/agenda/2025-03-31#session_row_29117 <br/> Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! The Great Books Summit \| March 2025 \| Washington, DC training@herzogfoundation.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:45 PM Connection: Dinner on Your Own Well done today. Dinner this evening is on your own. Connect with your peers over dinner or stay in! Less Info