Classical Dialogues

Classical Dialogues

By Dr David StantonEducation
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Classical Dialogues episodes

  • Dr. Dan Coupland interview and a Class Spotlight at Oakdale

    Join us on this episode for a far reaching dialogue with Dr. Dan Coupland, who serves as a Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College. We talk about a children's literature recommendation, the importance of ensuring we in the classical movement are not the next popular thing, and how the work of Hillsdale College is continuing to help shape this movement.


    We also spend time discussing some updates on classes here at Oakdale, including sharing about "The Great Gatsby" and Cicero's "The Republic" - two major works read by some of our Rhetoric School Students.

    37 min
  • Davies Owens from BaseCamp Live and Faculty Spotlight (Steve Benninger)

    A great conversation with Dr. Davies Owens, who has worked as a head of a classical Christian school, and with major national organizations in the classical Christian world.

    It is a joy to have Davies join us and discuss culture for students, parents, schools, the the "best last hope" that is our movement.


    Also, our Faculty Spotlight highlighting the work of those who serve at Oakdale Academy features our Algebra 2 teacher and Wrestling coach, Mr. Steve Benninger.

    31 min
  • Wisdom and Virtue with Eric Cook

    Enjoy this dialogue with Eric Cook, President of the Society for Classical Learning (SCL) as we discuss his background in education, the classical Christian movement, and the work of the SCL in furthering the understanding of the classical education world.

    18 min
  • Interview with Dr. David Diener

    Join us on this episode for a great dialogue with Dr. David Diener, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College.

    Dr. Diener discusses his own journey and experiences in the world of classical education along with his work with Hillsdale College, the Society of Classical Learning, and many others during his career.


    He also gives some great insights on what questions parents should ask about the goal of their child's education.


    18 min
  • Classical Dialogues

    Listen to this episode to understand why we rebranded our podcast to Classical Dialogues. Some great guests upcoming, so stay tuned!

    6 min

About Classical Dialogues

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A podcast focused on classical Christian education themes and conversations from Oakdale Academy, a pre-K through grade 12 classical and Christian school in Metro Detroit, Michigan.