Classical Education: The Art of Soulcraft

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Martin Cothran’s Speak Schedule:

Blood and Morality: The Tradition of Boys Adventure Fiction and Why We Need It Now

What early-twentieth century writer made a bet with a friend that he could write a book more famous than Treasure Island (and won)? Which modern science fiction writer couldn’t even drive a car? Who were the greatest influences on J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings? In this session, Martin Cothran will tell these stories and many others about the writers who produced many of the great adventure books for boys, books that invoked a vision of masculinity that at once taught young male readers how to deal with the challenges of life and what moral code they should live by. You will learn why these stories speak to boys in a way that other books do not—and why that is not only okay, but good. He will also give a list of great boys literature which will not only help your student make sense of his own actions, but will help you to understand him.


A Defense of Western Civilization

One of the chief purposes of education is to pass on our cultural heritage. American culture is the product of the cultures it grew out of: those of Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem, which were completed and transformed by Christianity. This is the cultural heritage we mean when we say “Western civilization.” But Western civilization has come under increasing attack from modern political ideologies that claim they have something better to offer. Join Martin Cothran in this session to learn why the arguments against Western civilization fail, why it is important, and how we can pass it on to our own children.


Classical Education in an Age of STEM: Why a curriculum that spurns practicality is the most practical curriculum

An increased focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is now seen as the way out of the education crisis by many educational policymakers. It is only the most recent manifestation of the stress on vocationalism in our schools. But is the narrowing of the focus of our curricula really the answer to our educational woes? And is the abandonment of a focus on the arts and humanities the best way to accomplish even the goals of the STEM movement? Learn why classical education’s focus on the liberal arts and the traditional humanities not only makes for better human beings, but provides the best foundation for any career. Walk away from this session by learning how to best articulate this vision to your parents and your community.

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