Cultural Literacy - Reason #7 Pt. I (Why the Liberal Arts?)

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of cultural literacy with Dr. Anika Prather, focusing on its relevance to Americans and Christians.

Part I of our investigation of Cultural Literacy features Dr. Anika Prather, professor of Classics at Howard University and founder of Living Water School, who will help us explore the importance of cultural literacy as Americans, as Christians, and as people of goodwill from various diverse backgrounds. In addition, Dr. Prather, a proud African American educator, wife, and mother of three, will evaluate current trends that threaten to "cancel" the Western Canon of the Great Books, an...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Anika Prather

Topics covered

• Cultural Literacy
• Liberal Arts
• Western Canon
• Education

Keywords

• Cultural Literacy
• Great Books
• Diversity
• Education Trends

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