“Great Catholic Books: an introduction to the classics of the Catholic tradition"
To help guide educators deeper into the intellectual tradition of the Church, the teacher formation series this year offers an overview and introduction to the classics of the Catholic heritage. Each of the five sessions will focus on a particular theme: philosophy/theology, literature/poetry, history/politics, science, spiritual/devotional.
Guest speakers will provide an overview and guide to the top ten books under each heading. Sessions take place on-line at 4:30 pm with a presentation followed by a question and discussion period. The cost has been waived this year. To receive links to the sessions, please pre-register below:
SESSION 1 - Philosophy/Theology Wednesday January 19
Guest: John Paul Meenan Asst. Professor in Theology, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College
SESSION 2 - Literature/Poetry Thursday March 3
Guest: Randy Boyagoda Professor Department of English, University of Toronto
SESSION 3 – History/Politics Wednesday March 30
Guest: Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett Program Director, Religious Freedom, Cardus Institute
SESSION 4 - Science Wednesday April 20
Guest: Geoffrey Woollard Science Department UBC
SESSION 5 – Spiritual/Devotional Wednesday May 18
Guest: Rev. Paul A. Pearson, Rector and Dean of St. Philip’s Seminary Superior of the Oratory
Guest speakers will provide an overview and guide to the top ten books under each heading. Sessions take place on-line at 4:30 pm with a presentation followed by a question and discussion period. The cost has been waived this year. To receive links to the sessions, please pre-register below:
SESSION 1 - Philosophy/Theology Wednesday January 19
Guest: John Paul Meenan Asst. Professor in Theology, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College
SESSION 2 - Literature/Poetry Thursday March 3
Guest: Randy Boyagoda Professor Department of English, University of Toronto
SESSION 3 – History/Politics Wednesday March 30
Guest: Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett Program Director, Religious Freedom, Cardus Institute
SESSION 4 - Science Wednesday April 20
Guest: Geoffrey Woollard Science Department UBC
SESSION 5 – Spiritual/Devotional Wednesday May 18
Guest: Rev. Paul A. Pearson, Rector and Dean of St. Philip’s Seminary Superior of the Oratory