Teaching History Classically with Andrew Zwerneman of Cana Academy
About our Guest
Andrew J. Zwerneman has been working in the classical education movement since 1983. In 2016 he co-founded Cana Academy where he serves as president. He blogs weekly at www.canaacademy.org and is author of History Forgotten and Remember (2020) and The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal (2022). Each month he hosts the Great Seminar Webinar.
Show Notes
History taught through observation and whole stories breathes life into Classical Education. Andrew Zwerneman and Adrienne Freas discuss the results and the differences between fragmented histories, and one that keeps eyes on the whole of humanity. With a vision for bringing an “abundance of the best and helping others to find their bearings," Andrew Zwerneman shares his expertise in teaching history. While acknowledging Aristotle, Socrates, Plato, and crediting Ancient Greece, Rome, and Latin Christianity, we too, can grasp the breadth of logic and precision. The art of the classical way steers us away from fractured memories, to greater understanding, wisdom, and love of God.
Andrew J. Zwerneman has been working in the classical education movement since 1983. In 2016 he co-founded Cana Academy where he serves as president. He blogs weekly at www.canaacademy.org and is author of History Forgotten and Remember (2020) and The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal (2022). Each month he hosts the Great Seminar Webinar.
Show Notes
History taught through observation and whole stories breathes life into Classical Education. Andrew Zwerneman and Adrienne Freas discuss the results and the differences between fragmented histories, and one that keeps eyes on the whole of humanity. With a vision for bringing an “abundance of the best and helping others to find their bearings," Andrew Zwerneman shares his expertise in teaching history. While acknowledging Aristotle, Socrates, Plato, and crediting Ancient Greece, Rome, and Latin Christianity, we too, can grasp the breadth of logic and precision. The art of the classical way steers us away from fractured memories, to greater understanding, wisdom, and love of God.
Some Topics and Ideas in this Episode Include:
- Cana Academy for Teachers
- What Classical and the Liberal Arts means
- Concerns about modern culture vs. intellectual freedom
- Aristotle, the Father of the whole sphere of inquiry
- Understanding “Augustine’s Anthropology “
- Resources and examples to use for classical observational teaching
Resources and Books & Mentioned In This Episode
We have affiliate links. I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases through them. This helps to support the podcast and keep it free of advertising.
If you visit Cana Academy please use discount code BEAUTIFUL for a 10% discount on their products.
We have affiliate links. I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases through them. This helps to support the podcast and keep it free of advertising.
If you visit Cana Academy please use discount code BEAUTIFUL for a 10% discount on their products.
https://www.canaacademy.org/
Gospel of John wedding feast of Cana
The Brother's Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Albrecht Durer Signature
History Forgotten and Remembered by Andrew J. Zwerneman
A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose
__________
OUR MISSION
We exist for the benefit of both parents and teachers who are seeking to understand classical education. Teaching is an art and teachers need opportunities to cultivate their craft. Parents need to feel confident that their children are receiving the best education possible. Therefore, our goals are to help parents make well-informed decisions about the education of their children, and to help teachers experience true joy in their vocation. We help bridge gaps that currently exists between many classical schools and the parents who send their students to these schools.
__________
OUR MISSION
We exist for the benefit of both parents and teachers who are seeking to understand classical education. Teaching is an art and teachers need opportunities to cultivate their craft. Parents need to feel confident that their children are receiving the best education possible. Therefore, our goals are to help parents make well-informed decisions about the education of their children, and to help teachers experience true joy in their vocation. We help bridge gaps that currently exists between many classical schools and the parents who send their students to these schools.
We guide teachers and parents on the path of a beautiful education. We help teachers delight in their sacred work. We help parents understand that a good education should fill students with wonder and delight! Join in the conversation of discovering the joy and beauty of a well-ordered education.
https://www.beautifulteaching.com/
https://www.beautifulteaching.com/
OUR SERVICES
If you like our podcast, you will love our online sessions!
Meet our Team of Master Teachers: https://www.beautifulteaching.com/about
We offer immersion sessions so you can experience classical pedagogy. A complete listing of our courses is at https://beautifulteaching.coursestorm.com/
If you like our podcast, you will love our online sessions!
Meet our Team of Master Teachers: https://www.beautifulteaching.com/about
We offer immersion sessions so you can experience classical pedagogy. A complete listing of our courses is at https://beautifulteaching.coursestorm.com/
_________________________________________________________
Credits:
Sound Engineer: Andrew Helsel
Logo Art: Anastasiya CF
Music: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic
© 2023 Beautiful Teaching LLC. All Rights Reserved
★ Support this podcast ★
