Classical Et Cetera

We’ve touched on why Memoria Press is Classical, Christian, and Traditional. But, that’s not all that sets us apart. In this episode, Shane, Tanya, Martin, and Paul explain the benefit of a serious education and the lost art of taking school seriously—Gravitas. Gravitas: What is it? Why is it important? What does it look like in a classroom versus in the home? Should homeschoolers practice Gravitas? And, why does Memoria Press hold Gravitas in such high regard?

Why is Memoria Press Christian? Why have we chosen to teach and publish from an ecumenical perspective? What is a cosmology and how does it differ from a worldview? Today the table sits down to talk about Memoria Press' Christian perspective on the world of education. You'll hear about how a Christian worldview forms our perspective, how we organize our curriculum to teach from a position of Christian truth, and the importance of the parent's role in guiding their children in faith. In this season of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya, Martin, and Paul for this episode on the significance of a Christian education and why we have humbled ourselves before the throne of God, to teach in humility and faith.

What does traditional mean, and why is Memoria Press traditional? Does practicing traditional education mean that we’re “old fuddy-duds?” Or, perhaps, “young fuddy-duds?” In this episode you’ll hear about why Memoria Press is traditional in its education. And, you’ll learn about why being traditional isn’t a bad thing. In this season of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya, Martin, and Paul for this episode on the significance of traditional education and why they have chosen to stay the course.

Why are we classical educators? Why did Memoria Press choose classical education over other forms? Is there something special about classical education? What is classical education? In this brand new season of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya, Martin, and Paul for this episode on the significance of classical education and why they have chosen to stay the course. Welcome to Classical Et Cetera Season 2, we are glad you are here!

What are geometry and astronomy? How do geometry and astronomy relate to arithmetic and music? Should students study astronomy? In this episode, Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley answer these questions and more! Join us as we discover the true meaning and importance of the seven liberal arts. To many, the liberal arts are foreign concepts. To those versed in the classics and classical education, the liberal arts are common knowledge. However, both new and veteran must have a nuanced understanding of the liberal arts. Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts aims to uncover the true meaning and place of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. In this six part series, "Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts," we define the terms, explain the means, and highlight the impacts of the seven liberal arts.

What are Arithmetic and Music? And, how are they related to one another? How should we approach studying these liberal arts? Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley delve into arithmetic and music, the first two liberal arts of the Quadrivium. Join us as we discover the true meaning and importance of the seven liberal arts. To many, the liberal arts are foreign concepts. To those versed in the classics and classical education, the liberal arts are common knowledge. However, both new and veteran must have a nuanced understanding of the liberal arts. Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts aims to uncover the true meaning and place of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. In this six part series, "Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts," we define the terms, explain the means, and highlight the impacts of the seven liberal arts.

What is rhetoric at its core? Why is it important for modern students? Who do we base our standards of rhetoric off of? In this episode, "What is Rhetoric?", Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley explain the significance of rhetoric in the liberal arts. Join us as we discover the true meaning and importance of the seven liberal arts. To many, the liberal arts are foreign concepts. To those versed in the classics and classical education, the liberal arts are common knowledge. However, both new and veteran must have a nuanced understanding of the liberal arts. Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts aims to uncover the true meaning and place of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. In this six part series, "Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts," we define the terms, explain the means, and highlight the impacts of the seven liberal arts.

What is Logic? How does making valid distinctions and arguments help us communicate? Is there a difference between modern and traditional logic? In this episode, Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley discuss logic in the context of a liberal arts education. Join us as we discover the true meaning and importance of the seven liberal arts. To many, the liberal arts are foreign concepts. To those versed in the classics and classical education, the liberal arts are common knowledge. However, both new and veteran must have a nuanced understanding of the liberal arts. Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts aims to uncover the true meaning and place of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. In this six part series, "Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts," we define the terms, explain the means, and highlight the impacts of the seven liberal arts.

Is grammar the rules that define language or the language itself? How does grammar fit into the seven liberal arts and the trivium? What role does grammar play in a classical education? In this episode, "What is Grammar?", Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley answer these questions, and more. Join us as we discover the true meaning and importance of the seven liberal arts. To many, the liberal arts are foreign concepts. To those versed in the classics and classical education, the liberal arts are common knowledge. However, both new and veteran must have a nuanced understanding of the liberal arts. Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts aims to uncover the true meaning and place of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. In this six part series, "Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts," we define the terms, explain the means, and highlight the impacts of the seven liberal arts.

What are the seven liberal arts, and why do Classical institutions around the world hold them so dear? Is Dorothy Sayer's model of education rooted in the seven liberal arts? What does it mean to have a liberal arts education? Join Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley as they discuss the true meaning and place of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. In this six part series, "Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts," we define the terms, explain the means, and highlight the impacts of the seven liberal arts. In this first episode, Shane and Mitchell delve deeper into the the broad question, "What are the Seven Liberal Arts?"

Classical Et Cetera: Season 1 had many great moments as friends and colleagues sat down to discuss the ins and outs of Classical Education. Shane Saxon brought in amazing guests to cover a broad range of topics, from Greek Tragedies to farming. We hope you’ve enjoyed this first season of Classical Et Cetera! Classical Et Cetera will continue into Season 2 this coming Fall, so make sure to subscribe and enable notifications so that you don’t miss out when we return with Classical Et Cetera: Season 2!

Today, Shane Saxon sits down with Paul Schaeffer to discuss what it means to be a good leader. They also answer the question, “does Classical Education create leaders?” All this and more in this episode of Classical Et Cetera.

In this episode, Dustin Warren joins Shane Saxon in the studio to talk about top moments from 1500-1800 A.D. in Classical Education. The period after the Middle Ages (or the Great Middle as Dustin calls it), 1500-1800 A.D. offers many fun stories that encourage a breadth of history knowledge. Listen in as Dustin eloquently recounts these stories!

In this episode, Mitchell Holley joins Shane Saxon in the Classical Et Cetera Studio to discuss why moral philosophy is critical for understanding Classical Education. Shane and Mitchell discuss the question, “why care about moral philosophy?”, and Mitchell brings light to the sometimes unfamiliar world of moral philosophy.

In this episode, Shane discusses with Jon Christianson whether writers should use the passive voice. Jon wrote an article entitled, “A Defense of the Passive Voice”, wherein he argues that the passive voice is proper to use in some cases. However, Shane takes issue with this argument. You’ll hear Shane and Jon debate the use of the passive in writing, especially in relation to younger students.

In this episode, Shane Saxon and Tanya Charlton remember the inspiring life and legacy of Memoria Press and Highlands Latin School Founder Cheryl Lowe. Memoria Press was founded by Cheryl Lowe. Cheryl was the author of the popular Latin programs Latina Christiana, Lingua Angelica, and the Latin Forms Series, as well as The Greek Alphabet, Classical Phonics, First Start Reading, English Grammar Recitation, and other programs. She and her husband, Jim, were married for forty years and have two sons. Cheryl discovered Latin when she homeschooled her sons and was the self-styled apostle of Latin, claiming that Latin has more educational value than any other subject you can teach your children. Cheryl graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in chemistry and from Western Kentucky University with an M.S. in biology. Cheryl had wide teaching experience, in both content and venue, teaching everything from phonics, reading, math, Bible, and chemistry to Shakespeare and Latin, and teaching in public and private schools, as well as homeschooling. Cheryl and her son Brian founded Memoria Press in 1994, and in 2000, the highly successful Highlands Latin School, where the Memoria Press products are taught and field-tested. Cheryl spent many years overseeing the development of the Memoria Press Classical Core Curriculum for home, Christian, and cottage schools, and her memory and example continue to daily inform the mission and vision of Memoria Press. You can read more about Mrs. Lowe here.

In this episode, Shane talks with Martin Cothran about his article “What is a Curriculum?” published by Memoria Press. In the article, Martin outlines the elements that make a successful curriculum. Shane follows up on this article, asking Martin about “what got left on the cutting room floor?” If you enjoy Martin’s writing on the many facets of Classical Education, you’ll love this episode.

In this episode, Shane Saxon continues his conversation with Kyle Janke, an English teacher at Highlands Latin School, about the significance of William Shakespeare’s King Lear in Classical Education. Both Shane and Kyle love The Bard’s plays, and they discuss the narrative structure of King Lear from the perspective of classical educators. This episode is part two of two, so if you haven’t heard the first episode, you can listen to it here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vhbme-fd4345

Today, Shane Saxon talks with Kyle Janke, an english teacher at Highlands Latin School, about the significance of William Shakespeare’s King Lear in Classical Education. Both Shane and Kyle love The Bard’s plays, and they discuss the narrative structure of King Lear from the perspective of classical educators. This episode is part one of two, so be sure to follow the podcast to ensure that you don’t miss the next episode!

In this episode, Shane hears from Dustin Warren, a Highlands Latin School European History teacher, about the top 5 forgotten Middle Ages moments. The Middle Ages, or “The Great Middle” as Dustin says, is a time in history that many are unfamiliar with. In Classical Education, we as educators talk a lot about the Middle Ages because, in some ways, we’re reviving a form of education that was at its peak in terms of formal institutions during the Middle Ages. And, although the culture and setting of the Middle Ages is far from what we experience today, stories from the Middle Ages generate interest in a Classical setting.

In this episode, Shane interviews Ethan Gotcher, the Schools Division Director, to learn how faith has shaped and developed his understanding and love of classical education. Ethan grew up attending a Christian school. But, through his journey in working to educate his own children, Ethan learned about and came to love Classical Christian Education.

During the 1990's, Martin Cothran fought Kentucky education reforms to preserve sound education for students. Martin, along with the late Memoria Press Founder Cheryl Lowe, appeared before judiciary committees and the general public to make a case for classical education. In this episode, "Classical Education VS Modern Education," Shane Saxon hears Martin's stories from his time in "the hot seat," delving into the where and why of the situation that Martin found himself in.

Today, Shane Saxon sits down with Ken Dennis, a historian, author, and storyteller, to discuss his experience as a classical history teacher. Mr. Dennis reveals how to “put the subject over” for students of his history class, by engaging them with the power of their own history.

In this episode, Shane Saxon sits down with Paul Schaeffer, the director of the Memoria Press Online Academy, to discuss Paul’s passions--farming and technology, and how this duality of interest is not a contradiction. Paul also recounts his experience in hunting and how it changed his perspective on life.

In this special episode, Shane Saxon and Jon Christianson discuss classical Christmas traditions and tie them into today's common Christmas traditions. Since many of these classical Christmas traditions are based in Paganism, Shane and Jon take a factual approach to understanding and describing these classical traditions of Christmas, shining a light on the world of the past.

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane Saxon and Kyle Janke sit down to discuss the nuances, themes, and plot structure of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a medieval Christmas story. Hear how the chivalrous and brave Sir Gawain must succeed in the Green Knight's challenge or face certain death at the hands of the mystical warrior.

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane Saxon sits down with Latin Specialist Jon Christianson to discuss his favorite literature from the Greek Tragedians. In their discussion, you’ll learn about what is Greek Tragedy and why Jon loves the genre. You’ll hear about the context and importance of the Tragedian story structure.

In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane Saxon sits down with Primary Curriculum Specialist Michelle Tefertiller to discuss the roots of classical education, her experience in all forms of primary education, the whole language approach vs. phonics, and the differences she saw between public and Christian private schools. You’ll hear all about Michelle's adventures in educating her own children and those in her public and Christian classrooms.

In this episode, Shane sits down with Memoria Press veteran, Martin Cothran to talk about his experience in the field of classical education. You'll hear about his first interactions with G.K. Chesterton and the foundations for his series "Traditional Logic".

Hello and welcome to Classical Et Cetera from the Memoria Press Podcast Network. We invite you to stay and listen in as Shane Saxon explores the philosophy and culture of classical education and Memoria Press.