BONUS|Renewing Catholic Education (+Conference feat. Ed Feser) w/ Dr. Alex Lessard
Summary
What is Catholic education? Why is it in need of renewal? Can’t we learn the methods of science and mathematics in a secular setting? If so, how would Catholic education view these subjects differently? Dr. Alex Lessard joins us to discuss these topics.
Guest Bio
Alex Lessard earned his doctorate in systematic theology at Boston College with Fr. Matt Lamb, who directed his thesis: Conversion & the Art of Reading: Dante vs. Augustine. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Institute for Catholic School Leadership at Saint Paul Seminary | University of St. Thomas, teaching the History, Philosophy & Mission of the Catholic School. Having helped found St. Monica Academy, an independent classical Catholic school in Pasadena in 2001, he and his wife, Angela, now support the renewal of Catholic Liberal Education and Culture through their nonprofit, Adeodatus.
Resources
Special Conference Discount!
Dr. Alex Lessard is offering the streaming version of their big conference for $100 (over 55% off) to listeners of the Classical Theism Podcast.
To take advantage of this offer, go to the Adeodatus.com website and click the Donate button (pictured below at the end of the red arrow). Donate $100 and then email Dr. Lessard alex@adeodatus.com to let him know you donated and would like access to the conference streaming and library.
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