Icons in School Lessons
with John Heitzenrater
$15
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.
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Oct 1st, 2024
Tue from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Online Class
For more info, call us at 940-784-3081
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