109 A Lifetime Venture with Dr. George Harne * Convention Day 1

AMDG.  The pursuit of human flourishing in this life and the next takes a clear understanding of what it means to be human.  Today, Dr. George Harne, Executive Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, joins Bonnie and Steven to discuss the distinctive ins and outs of classical education.  Describing a classical curriculum as “more than old dusty books,” Dr. Harne vividly describes the way this kind of education fosters understanding of both personhood and purpose.  He also explains how studying organized bodies of knowledge and sequences of learning leads to self-knowledge, critical skills, and wisdom borne from wonder.

Check out Kolbecast episode 16 It’s All Greek to Me with George’s daughter, Kolbe alumna Sophia Harne.

Dr. Harne’s episode is the first of the 2022 Kolbecast convention. The 2021 Kolbecast convention includes these episodes:

• 47 Among the Pots & Pans
• 48 Because It Rings True
• 49 Revealed through Story with Joseph Pearce
• 50 Backstage (Cast Party)

Other links referenced

• Harne’s keynote talk at Kolbe’s Spring 2022 college fair
• UST podcast Spelunking with Plato (also available in podcast apps)
• Dual Credit opportunities at Kolbe in partnership with The University of St. Thomas

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