The Catholic Tradition of Classical Education
with Dr. Andrew SeeleyWelcome!
Teachers taking this course will also enjoy hearing Dr. Post’s insights and passion for education in the recorded conversations with Dr. Christopher Perrin.
- Lesson 1: Classical and Medieval Ideas of Leisure (Scholé) and Learning
- Lesson 2: The History of American Education
- Lesson 3: Education in the Medieval World
- Lesson 4: The History of Ancient Education
- Lesson 5: Leisure and the Beautiful
- Lesson 6: Aristotle and Classical Education
- Lesson 7: Aristotle and Classical Education—Continued
- Lesson 8: Aristotle and Classical Education—Continued
- Lesson 9: Plato and Classical Education
- Lesson 10: Plato and Classical Education—Continued
- Lesson 11: Summary and Conclusion
- Discussion 1: Scholé (Leisure) and Classical Education
- Discussion 2: The True, Good, and Beautiful in Classical Education
- Discussion 3: American and Classical Education Compared
- Discussion 4: Vocational Training and Classical Education
- Discussion 5: Classical Education and the “Yearning for Being”
- Discussion 6: University of Dallas Graduate Program for Classical Teachers
- End of Course Test
Dr. Matthew Post is the assistant dean of the Braniff Graduate School (University of Dallas) and directs the master of arts in humanities with a classical education concentration. Dr. Post has training and expertise in the liberal arts, philosophy, and political philosophy. He has taught courses on the ancient world, Plato, Augustine, political thought and philosophy, and the history of philosophy. Dr. Post is an ardent advocate of the renewal of classical education and works with classical schools and educators throughout the US.
Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator by David Diener.
To obtain a certification credit for this course, simply complete each presentation lesson or discussion in the course (by marking it complete or by taking the quiz) and then also take the certification test at the end of the course. The quizzes are designed to ensure that you have understood the essential content of each presentation, and they can be taken more than once if necessary. The cumulative certification test at the end of the course is given as a pass/fail test and requires that you upload one or more essays demonstrating your understanding of the course. (Please note that essays are simply evaluated by word count.) When you have completed the course, a certificate that you can print or email will become available within “My Courses” (accessible under “Courses” in the main menu when you are signed in as an active subscriber).
We recommend previewing the essay question within the end of course test before starting the course. This will help in guiding your note taking as you progress through the course. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for essay submissions to be reviewed.
By taking the course for certification credit, you also will be on your way to obtaining a Level 2 certification.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Classical and Medieval Ideas of Leisure and Learning
Preview
Lesson 2: The History of American Education
Lesson 2: The History of American Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 3: Education in the Medieval World
Lesson 3: Education in the Medieval World Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 4: The History of Ancient Education
Preview
Lesson 5: Leisure and the Beautiful
Lesson 5: Leisure and the Beautiful Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 6: Aristotle and Classical Education
Lesson 6: Aristotle and Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 7: Aristotle and Classical Education—Continued
Lesson 7: Aristotle and Classical Education—Continued Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 8: Aristotle and Classical Education—Continued
Lesson 8: Aristotle and Classical Education—Continued Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 9: Plato and Classical Education
Lesson 9: Plato and Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 10: Plato and Classical Education—Continued
Lesson 10: Plato and Classical Education—Continued Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Lesson 11: Summary and Conclusion
Lesson 11: Summary and Conclusion Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Discussion 1: Scholé (Leisure) and Classical Education
Discussion 1: Scholé (Leisure) and Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Discussion 2: The True, Good, and Beautiful in Classical Education
Discussion 2: The True, Good, and Beautiful in Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Discussion 3: American and Classical Education Compared
Discussion 3: American and Classical Education Compared Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Discussion 4: Vocational Training and Classical Education
Discussion 4: Vocational Training and Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Discussion 5: Classical Education and the “Yearning for Being”
Discussion 5: Classical Education and the “Yearning for Being” Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
Discussion 6: Univ. of Dallas Grad Program for Classical Teachers
Discussion 6: Univ. of Dallas Grad Program for Classical Teachers Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.
End of Course Test: Brief History of Classical Education
End of Course Test: Brief History of Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.