2018 Workshop Talk | 55:01 | 7-12, Literature
Summary
When it comes to teaching great books, by and large our classical and Christian schools have focused on ancient and medieval literature, alongside key works from the post-Enlightenment era. It seems like we’re doing pretty well with Plato, Augustine, Austen and Orwell and have failed to delve deeply into 20th and 21st century works which have greatly impacted current culture. As a result, our graduates are entering universities and experiencing the dreaded “deer in the headlights” syndrome. Come and join me for an engaging discussion on the benefits of adding a dose of Joyce, Kafka, Woolf, Faulkner and Queer Theory to the curriculum.
Speaker
Bruce Etter, is currently serving as head of school for Wilson Hill Academy. With 25 years experience in education, Bruce is most passionate when he is teaching. He has taught various subjects including Great Books, Spanish, and an array of Bible and theology classes. He has also enjoyed writing some of the curriculum he teaches. He completed his MA in religion from Reformed Theological Seminary in 2002, and a BA in Bible from Columbia International University in 1992. When he is not teaching, writing or reading, he enjoys playing football or guitar with his five children: Isaac, Sarah, Zachary, Jack, and Micah. He and his wife, Julie, live in Lancaster, PA.
Additional Materials
The Association of Classical & Christian Schools presents Repairing the Ruins, the ACCS annual conference, copyright ACCS. You may make additional copies of this recording for use by your school but please do not sell any copies of the recording, or post it on the internet.
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