

The Dying of the Dark: The Death and Rebirth of the Catholic University | Prof. Patrick Deneen
6 snips May 15, 2024
Prof. Patrick Deneen discusses challenges in maintaining Catholic identity in universities amidst secularization trends. The podcast explores historical shifts in Catholic education, the link between democracy and the Kingdom of God, and the importance of classical Christian schools. It also analyzes secularization as a form of civil religion and the dangers of elevating human institutions to deities.
Chapters
Transcript
1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 13min
Challenges and Transformations in Catholic Universities
12:58 • 9min
Linking Democracy and Political Projects to the Manifestation of the Kingdom of God
21:57 • 3min
Historical Context of Catholic Education in the United States
24:32 • 24min
Embracing Catholic Homeschooling and Classical Christian Schools
48:10 • 21min
Analyzing Secularization as a Form of Civil Religion
01:09:35 • 1min