May 31 -June 1 – Springdale, AR
Human Flourishing in the 21st Century
The Central Consortium of Classical Educators is a one day teaching and training event for anyone interested in Classical Christian Education. Educators, families, and community leaders can receive professional development and a greater understanding of the purpose and practice of the educational movement sweeping the nation.
Last year, participants learned how Classical Christian education is rooted in Christianity and the liberal arts, and fosters the apprehension and appreciation of that which is good, true, and beautiful. This year, the theme is HUMAN FLOURISHING. How can humans continue to flourish in the 21st century?
Join us on June 1, 2024 for a full day of great teaching, group discussions, and lots of food (Tacos for Life) and fellowship so that we might all better understand what it means to be HUMANS made in the Image of God and how this is cultivated in teaching and learning. Keynote Speakers are Dr. Scott Postma of Kepler Education and Dr. Jason Jewell of Faulkner University (see bios below). In addition to these wonderful speakers, we will enjoy two group discussions based on selected readings in fiction and non-fiction on the theme of HUMAN FLOURISHING (more info and excerpt selections to come after registration).
Education Leaders, Heads of Schools, and Deans are invited to a Leadership Meet and Greet on May 31, the Friday evening prior to the event. Keynote speaker will be Derek Brooks of Benedictus Art for this special evening (see bio below). Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served
THE CONSORTIUM OF CLASSICAL EDUCATORS IS AN INITIATIVE OF KEPLER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND REGIONAL CONNECTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILIES, TEACHERS, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND THE REACH OF CLASSICAL EDUCATION AND FOSTER HUMAN FLOURISHING FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Leadership Meet & Greet
Friday, May 31, 2024.
The Friday Night Pre-event is for Educational Leaders, Heads of School, and Deans.
Consortium
Saturday, June 1st, 2024
The Central Consortium of Classical Educators is a full day of teaching & training for all who are interested in Classical Christian Education.
Speakers
Derek Brooks is the owner of Benedictus Art, a full-service art company that provides museum-quality fine art photo reproductions of the world’s great masterpieces to schools and churches across the country as well as design and consultation services. He holds a Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Letters from the University of Oklahoma.
Scott served as a minister for 20 years and as a Christian educator for 25 years. He earned degrees in the humanities (Ph.D., Faulkner University), classical studies (M.A.C.C.S., Knox Theological Seminary), religion and English literature (B.S. Liberty University), and creative writing (A.A., College of Southern Nevada). He also earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in theology from a former denominational institution back in the day.
Jason Jewell chairs the Department of Humanities at Faulkner University, where he directs online degree programs based on the Great Books at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. On campus he teaches courses in the humanities and social/behavioral science departments and the Great Books Honors Program. He received a Ph.D. in humanities from Florida State University, an M.A. in history from Pepperdine University, and a B.A. in history and music from Harding University. He is associate editor of the Journal of Faith and the Academy and a member of the editorial board of two other academic journals. He is a contributor to Christian Faith and Social Justice: Five Views (Bloomsbury, 2014) and The Inklings and King Arthur (2018), and he has contributed to six academic journals and five encyclopedias. His writing has also appeared in numerous magazines and popular journals.
Schedule
| Friday May 31, 2024 Classical Education Meet and greet Leadership Event | ||||
| Time | Event | Location | ||
| 7:00pm | Registration and Mingle | Parish Hall | ||
| 7:45pm Derek Brooks, Benedictus Art | ||||
| Saturday June 1, 2024 | ||||
| 8:30 | Registration (Coffee & Donuts) | Parish Hall | ||
| 9:00am | Welcome and Intro/hymn | Parish Hall | ||
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Keynote 1 Dr. Scott Postma, Unstupiding Ourselves: The Truth About the High Calling of a Classical Education | Dr. Scott Postma | Parish Hall | |
| 10:00–10:15am | Break, Mingle, Giveaways, Thank yous | Parish Hall | ||
| 10:15 – 11:15 am | Fiction Discussion(discuss pre-selected fiction : excerpthttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nLDnz6vYTRGeizXcvjbgG6eAnUM_Dx6W?usp=sharing) | Break Out Discussion 1: Fiction and Human Flourishing | ||
| 11:15-11:30am | Break, Mingle, Giveaways, Thank yous | Short Break | ||
| 11:30-12:30 | Lunch | Lunch–Tacos for Life | Parish Hall | |
| 12:45-1:00 pm | Re-Gather, Giveaways, Thank yous | Parish Hall | ||
| 1:00-1:45pm | Keynote 2 Dr Jason Jewell, TBD | Dr Jason Jewell | Parish Hall | |
| 1:45-2:00 pm | Break, Mingle, Giveaways, Thank yous | Break | ||
| 2:00-3:00 pm | Non-fiction Discussion: (Kirk Russell Moral Imagination excerpt:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nLDnz6vYTRGeizXcvjbgG6eAnUM_Dx6W?usp=sharing) | Room: 1Room: Parish HallRoom: 2Room: Room: | ||
| 3:00-3:15pm | Short Break | |||
| 3:15-4:15 pm | Panel Discussion | Parish Hall | ||
| 4:15-4:30 | Closing Remarks/hymn | Carrie Eben (Closing hymn) | Parish Hall | |
Leadership Meet & Greet
Friday, May 31, 2024.
The Friday Night Pre-event is for Educational Leaders, Heads of School, and Deans.
Consortium
Saturday, June 1st, 2024
The Central Consortium of Classical Educators is a full day of teaching & training for all who are interested in Classical Christian Education.
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