Pints With Aquinas

Is The University System Dead? (Jacob Imam)

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Oct 7, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jacob Imam, a Catholic convert and Oxford scholar, explores the potential collapse of the university system. He emphasizes the need to reclaim education by blending liberal arts with skilled trades to help students graduate debt-free. Jacob passionately argues for the dignity of labor, the value of intellectual formation, and the importance of resisting screen culture. He also shares insights on how his college integrates student life with the community, aiming to foster responsible and virtuous individuals.
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INSIGHT

Universities Are Christian Institutions To Reclaim

  • Universities originally arose within Christendom and carry a uniquely Christian heritage that can be reclaimed.
  • Jacob Imam argues we should reclaim and reform universities rather than abandon them to secular administration.
INSIGHT

College Needs More Than Education Or Earnings

  • The common reasons given for college are education and better earnings, but both are now ambiguous.
  • Imam says college must offer more than these pillars to remain worthwhile.
ADVICE

Combine Liberal Arts With Paid Trade Training

  • Pair intellectual formation with vocational skills so graduates leave debt-free and employable.
  • Build curriculum that forms character, prayer, study habits, and marketable trade skills simultaneously.
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