September 05, 2024

Catholic Leaders Need the Liberal Arts | Dr. Joseph Wurtz

43 minutes

Dr. Joseph Wurtz is the Dean of Students and the Executive Director of the Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. A graduate of Benedictine himself, Dr. Wurtz has served the college for decades in numerous roles in the Student Life Office. In this episode, Dr. Wurtz speaks to Dr. Jared Zimmerer about leadership principles from a Catholic perspective, the need of the liberal arts for future leaders, and the opportunities for formation within the Gregorian Fellows Program.

Timestamps

00:00 Introducing Dr. Joseph Wurtz

01:20 Dr. Joseph Wurtz's history at Benedictine College

02:02 How does Benedictine College integrate the liberal arts into Student Life?

04:12 Modern secular universities have embraced false anthropologies

06:11 A liberal arts education cultivates true freedom in students

07:31 How does Benedictine College cultivate virtue in students outside the classroom?

10:30 A true Catholic university prizes excellence in all things

13:03 Western culture was preserved and cultivated in the medieval universities

14:30 Benedictines build institutions that last for generations

16:10 True leadership begins with Christian discipleship, not with skills

18:39 Humility and magnanimity are guideposts for the Christian leader

20:41 Benedictine College challenges students towards growth in virtue

24:20 "We Are Benedictine College" interstitial

26:05 Advantages of choosing a small college instead of a large state school

29:27 Benedictine College students graduate within networks that facilitate success

31:38 The legendary Christian leadership of St. Gregory the Great

32:56 Features of the Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program

35:09 Emotional intelligence is the key to greatness in leadership

37:50 Real humility and vulnerability help leaders to establish trust

39:55 College is a training ground in virtue for students who lead

42:06 Visiting campus in person is important to the process of choosing a college

43:05 Conclusion

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