The listener's question is: "What was the progression of education in the American family since colonization?" We discuss what an education is, and how we inherited our current educational model. We also probe other questions prompted by this original question. What was the purpose of a liberal arts education, and how did the Reformation change education? Also where were the first public schools established? Cotton Mather's quotes are explored. We also consider a quote from Cornelius Van Til (contained in Foundations of Christian Education - Addresses to Christian Teachers). Thomas Aquinas is also briefly mentioned, as well as the Belgic Confession. Since the topic of education is so large, we continue into the following week.

Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf.