The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education

Invites You to its 2008l
Academic Retreat for Teachers
(click here for a printable PDF flyer)

“Understanding the Classical Curriculum”

July 6-11, 2008

• Explore the foundations of classical liberal education with Dr. Andrew T. Seeley of Thomas Aquinas College
  
• Discuss the profound and practical reflections of great thinkers on education
• Learn with like-minded colleagues in an atmosphere of reflection and devotion
• Return to your classroom with a renewed joy in learning and practical suggestions to share with your academic community

Monday:    Christopher Dawson and the History of Western Education
Tuesday:   Sr. Miriam Joseph and The Trivium
Wednesday:   Euclid, Descartes and the Quadrivium
Thursday:   Newton, Democritus and Science
Friday:   “Wisdom” Subjects: Literature with Newman, History with Dawson, Theology with JP II

Plus:   Seminars on Sophocles and Shakespeare, Lectures on Poetry and Music

University of St. Francis
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Registration includes room, board and all materials for the entire week:

• EARLY Registration (by June 22): only $400
• AFTER June 22: $450
  
  
  To sign up or get more information, click here, or write to:
  
  Summer Academic Retreats
  Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
  PO Box 4638
  Ventura, CA 93007

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