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Teaching the Bible: A Classical Approach to Bible Curriculum and Pedagogy
with Robert Terry
Who: Parents, administrators, and teachers of elementary grade students.
What: This seminar will provide specific and practical guidance on teaching the Bible to first through eighth-grade students with the scriptures as the primary text along with memory work, maps, and picture study. We will seek to fulfill Charlotte Mason’s principle that "the knowledge of God ranks first in importance, is indispensable, and most happy-making." The session will include philosophy, pedagogy, curriculum pacing, lesson plan design, and more.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 10:00-11:30 am CENTRAL
Cost: $25 (non-refundable)
Recorded: This course will be recorded and available 48-72 hours after the course and will be available to view for 1 month. You will be sent a YouTube link.
About the Instructor: Dr. Robert Terry has over twenty years of experience in classical education. He has been a teacher of multiple disciplines, a curriculum designer, and has worked extensively in teacher training and development. He has served as the Curriculum Director and Vice President of Academics at a multi-campus University-model classical Christian school in the Dallas area. While academic head he successfully accomplished two ACCS accreditations. Before discovering classical education, Robert was a CPA. He has also served his school as a Finance Director in the past. Robert holds an MA in Philosophy focusing on the great Christian texts and a Doctorate focused on the work of the Oxford Inklings. He has been married to Elisabeth for twenty-five years and has been active in homeschooling their four grown children.
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Icons in School Lessons
with John Heitzenrater
Couse Description: This course will cover the history, meaning, and theology of Icons and how to use them in school lessons with students. An Icon is more than just a painting. It is a window into the divine and a way, a physical representation of the good, the beautiful, and the true. Christians icons are an important part of early church traditions. The study of icons allows students to experience a holistic approach to integrating the Christian faith with history.
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 6-7 pm (CENTRAL)
(Live attendance is encourged for an immersive experience. Recordings will be made available 48 hours after the session and will be available till Oct. 31.)
Cost: $15 (non-refundable)
About the Instructor:
John Heitzenrater is the headmaster of St. John Chrysostom Academy in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mr. Heitzenrater has nearly 20 years’ teaching and administrative experience in classical schools. He began his career teaching history and humanities at the Lady Margaret Roper School and St. Peter’s Orthodox Classical School in Fort Worth, Texas.
John received his A.B. magna cum laude from the College of St. Thomas More where he studied literature, philosophy, theology, classical languages, and history. In graduate school he attended the University of Dallas where he received his Master of Humanities with a concentration in history in 2016. He and his wife Christina have 11 children, seven girls and four boys, many of whom attend St. John Chrysostom Academy.
Classical School Culture:Principles of Making Your School One of a Kind
with John Heitzenrater
What: Establishing a solid school culture is the foundation of any successful institution. Here, the first principles of school culture will be discussed, including building relationships, establishing unique activities, and forming an ethos which makes your school unique.
Date:
Time: 6-7PM (CENTRAL)
(Live attendance is encourged for an immersive experience. Recordings will be made available 48 hours after the session and will be available till Oct. 31.)
Cost: $30 (non-refundable)
About the Instructor:
John Heitzenrater is the headmaster of St. John Chrysostom Academy in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mr. Heitzenrater has nearly 20 years’ teaching and administrative experience in classical schools. He began his career teaching history and humanities at the Lady Margaret Roper School and St. Peter’s Orthodox Classical School in Fort Worth, Texas.
John received his A.B. magna cum laude from the College of St. Thomas More where he studied literature, philosophy, theology, classical languages, and history. In graduate school he attended the University of Dallas where he received his Master of Humanities with a concentration in history in 2016. He and his wife Christina have 11 children, seven girls and four boys, many of whom attend St. John Chrysostom Academy.
Classical School History Instruction
with John Heitzenrater
Couse Description: This course will discuss the fundamental principles of history instruction in classical schools. Discussions will include content, socratic discussion, primary sources, the importance of memorization, and cross-curricular connections.
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 6-7 pm (CENTRAL)
(Live attendance is encourged for an immersive experience. Recordings will be made available 48 hours after the session and will be available till Oct. 31.)
Cost: $30 (non-refundable)
About the Instructor:
John Heitzenrater is the headmaster of St. John Chrysostom Academy in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Mr. Heitzenrater has nearly 20 years’ teaching and administrative experience in classical schools. He began his career teaching history and humanities at the Lady Margaret Roper School and St. Peter’s Orthodox Classical School in Fort Worth, Texas.
John received his A.B. magna cum laude from the College of St. Thomas More where he studied literature, philosophy, theology, classical languages, and history. In graduate school he attended the University of Dallas where he received his Master of Humanities with a concentration in history in 2016. He and his wife Christina have 11 children, seven girls and four boys, many of whom attend St. John Chrysostom Academy.