Posts Tagged ‘Catholic education’
How the Catholic Church Shaped Modern Education
Do you know how our educational system came to be? And did you know that the Catholic Church played a key role in its existence? Modern Catholic education traces its roots back centuries.
To help us understand, we talked to Kyle Washut, President of Wyoming Catholic College, about how the Catholic Church has formed our understanding of education in the west. He explains the history of Catholic thinkers emphasizing both learning about God in traditional learning and also learning about him in the natural world He created. Then he takes us through the history of some of the most important teachers in the history of the Catholic Church and how we can still see their ideas in modern Catholic education.
Next, we talk to Dr. Helena Orellana, a licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor at the Institute for Psychological Science at Divine Mercy University, about the role mental health plays in our education system today. She explains how important it is to understand who we are as people, and how we learn. Dr. Orellana also shares how our capacity for attention, reflection, and curiosity is what allows us to learn.
Both were visiting for the Cardinal Newman Society Leaders Summit at the University of St. Thomas - Houston in June 2024.
Is College Still Worth It?
Is it still worth it to go to college?
That is an important point of discernment in anybody's life and it is an important question that does not have an easy answer.
To help with that discernment process, we talked to Kevin Murphy, the Vice President for Marketing and Communications for The Cardinal Newman Society at the Cardinal Newman Leaders Summit on the University of St. Thomas campus in June 2024.
Kevin shared a simple and insightful framework to help us think about whether college is worth it, not only for our own journeys or the young people we know, but also in the broader context of God's call for our lives.
We also talk to Mark Brumley, the President and CEO of Ignatius Press about some of the key things to think about for those who are specifically looking at a Catholic institution.
Ultimately, the decision to go to college or not is deeply personal and should be made with careful thought about each person's individual goals, values, and circumstances. Seeking guidance from trusted sources and reflecting on God's call for our lives can help us make informed choices that lead to the future we're looking for in this world.
For more insight about deciding if a Catholic college is right for you, check out The Cardinal Newman Society's Newman Guide.
When Tradition is the Biggest Innovation
When thinking about innovation in education, we often imagine sleek, modern classrooms filled with smart boards and the latest technology. You wouldn’t be wrong to think that. However, when Dr. Alexis Kutarna and the faculty of Cathedral High School in Houston, Texas think about innovation, they look back and pull from the wealth of tradition behind Catholic education, and aim to do something different. They are not focused on educating their students to simply find a career. While they they do prepare them to do so, they supremely focus on educating the whole person, preparing their students to be good citizens, good Catholics and good people.
In this conversation, Dr. Richard Ludwick, President of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, talks to Dr. Alexis Kutarna, Principal of Cathedral High School in Houston, about the link between tradition and innovation to learn how they apply Catholic Tradition in a modern educational context and why every student should learn how to sing.
Why Catholic Education at the Duc In Altum Summit
MAX Studios was able to interview several Catholic educators and supports of Catholic education at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
See what they had to say about the summit, Catholic education and the hope for the future generation.
North Dakota’s Secret Power w/ Monsignor Shea | Understanding Our Apostolic Age
What is the value of education today? Moreover, what is the value of a Catholic education? Monsignor James Shea, President of University of Mary in North Dakota, sits down with Dr. Chris Evans, Vice President of Academic Affairs for University of St. Thomas - Houston, to explore that very question.
They discuss their particular philosophies of education and how, despite current trends in higher education, both universities have found growth, reaching and surpassing their enrollment goals.
Finally, they discuss the important formation that happens in college and how it helps to prepare young adults for fruitful and fulfilling lives.
Monsignor James Patrick Shea, President of the University of Mary
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age | University of Mary
Catholic Ed for the Whole Life w/ Monsignor James Shea | Napa Institute Conference Series
Cultivating Full Human Flourishing w/ Elisabeth Sullivan | Napa Institute Conference Series
Elisabeth Sullivan wants to reignite a sense of wonder and mystery into the lives of the students she serves. As the Executive Director at the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, that goal is achieved through the recovery of the Church's rich heritage in the formation of the whole person in the image of God. In this episode, Sullivan has a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of St Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley, California. They discuss the vision of a Catholic Liberal Education and the fruits of the work that has been done.
Catholic Ed for the Whole Life w/ Monsignor James Shea | Napa Institute Conference Series
Monsignor James Shea is a dynamic Catholic priest who is calling Catholics back to the mission to share the Gospel in innovative and meaningful ways. President of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, Monsignor Shea has a conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, at the 12th Annual Napa Institute Conference in Napa Valley California. They discuss the mission of a Catholic university, keeping that education affordable and all the reasons why students and parents across the country are seeking of University of Mary for Catholic higher education.
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Monsignor James Patrick Shea, President of the University of Mary
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age | University of Mary
