The Learnables: Towards the Reform of Mathematics in a Liberal Arts Curriculum

St. Louis, Missouri – Although many strides have been made in reviving the humanities portion of a liberal education, mathematics and the sciences have lagged behind. Many obstacles lie in the way of programmatic change – ancient vs. modern math; the lack of a historical guide to integration of the sciences into a liberal arts curriculum; the external expectations of colleges and parents. To help those ready to engage in this labor, our symposium will bring together theoretical and practical experts in liberal approaches to mathematics education, ancient and modern, to help us understand the difficulties and recognize opportunities.

Registration is $175, which includes all meals two nights’ stay at the Augustine Institute. The conference begins with dinner on Wednesday and lasts through Thursday evening. Please register early, as space is limited. If you have any questions, please contact office@boethiusinstitute.org.

This conference is made possible by a generous grant from the St. John Henry Newman Institute.