Education as a Lifetime Pursuit of Virtue with Dr. Keith Buhler

About this episode

Dr. Keith Buhler discusses the importance of education as a lifelong pursuit of virtue.

About the Guest Dr. Keith Buhler is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and teacher. He co-founded the Saint Andrew Academy in Riverside CA, where he serves at Director of Advancement. When he is not teaching Great Books at Azusa Pacific University Honors College, he coaches other start-ups and serves in the west coast Alcuin Fellowship. His writings include Into the Light (a chapter on education); Virtue and Wisdom as Natural Ends (philosophy); and Sola Scriptura: A Dialogue (theology). He attends St Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, with his wife Elizabeth and their four children. Show Notes Orthodox Christian educator, Dr. Keith Buhler joins Adrienne to discuss his chapter in the new anthology compiled by David V. Hicks (author of Norms & Nobility). Some topics covered include: Education is a life, not just a pursuit of academics The role of the teacher as a role model and mentor in virtue Orthodox traditions Growing children in good habits in the classroom Education is a lifelong pursuit that does not end upon graduation Resources and People Mentioned Into The Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity , compiled by David V. Hicks and Anthony Gilbert The Republic…

People in this episode

Host: Adrienne

Guest: Dr. Keith Buhler

Topics covered

• lifetime pursuit of education
• role of the teacher
• virtue in education
• Orthodox traditions
• good habits in the classroom
• lifelong learning

Keywords

• education
• virtue
• teacher
• Orthodox Christianity
• lifelong learning
• Great Books
• role model
• good habits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saint Andrew Academy, Azusa Pacific University Honors College, St Andrew Orthodox Church

Books & works: Into The Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity, The Republic, A Dish of Orts, Sir Gibbie, G.K. Chesterton poems by C.S. Lewis, The Awakening of Miss Prim, Norms and Nobility

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