Education is more than career preparation; it is the formation of a soul. Today, we face a crisis where the pursuit of truth has been replaced by social engineering and industrial efficiency. In this free online course, “Education at the Crossroads,” you will trace the progressive revolution—from pragmatism to modern ideological shifts—that reshaped our schools. By exploring the prophetic warnings of the Church and the wisdom of great traditional thinkers, you will rediscover a spiritual vision of learning as a pilgrimage toward God. Join us to recover the clarity and courage needed to restore the Great Tradition of Catholic education for the next generation.
MEET YOUR PROFESSOR
Dr. Jon Kirwan
Dr. Jon Kirwan is Christendom College's Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies, Director of the Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership, and Associate Professor of Theology. He previously served as Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where he directed both the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program and the Master of Arts in Theology program.
LESSONS IN THIS COURSE
Lesson 4
John Dewey and the Rejection of Truth
Lesson 5
Schooling for Social Efficiency
Lesson 6
Education as Ideology
Lesson 7
The Defense of Catholic Education
Lesson 8
Remembering Reality
Lesson 9
The Soul of Education and a Spirituality of Education
Lesson 10