View from the Valley: Recent Episodes
Delaware Valley Classical School
"...where I live in the depths but see Thee in the heights..." - The Valley of Vision prayer
Education shapes not only a student's knowledge but also his or her vision of the world. Teachers, students, staff, alumni, and guests of Delaware Valley Classical School examine classical Christian education in theory and in practice on this podcast, uncovering how this time-tested method leads students to seek eternal things beyond the shadows of this world.
How do we know God through reason, and how do we see his presence in nature? Seniors at DVCS grapple with these questions during a course in natural theology taught by Dr. Nicholas DiDonato. Dr. DiDonato joins the podcast to discuss these questions as well as perspectives on science and truth, types of reasoning, approaches to teaching difficult texts, and more.
DVCS Head of School Anthony Urti and art and aesthetics teacher Kandra Bellanca discuss how art connects to culture and the Christian tradition as well as art education at DVCS.
DVCS Head of School Anthony Urti and language and theology teacher Michael Lynch discuss the significance of the Reformation, which DVCS marks each year with a day of celebration.
The following music was used for this media project: Music: Freedom by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4881-freedom License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
DVCS Head of School Anthony Urti and literature teacher Stephen Rippon discuss various literary works, the art of commonplacing, and the importance of learning alongside and from students.
The following music was used for this media project: Music: Freedom by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4881-freedom License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/