AmicE III: the great books

The Great Conversation: The Contributions of the Great Books in a Catholic Classical Education

Donahue Academy, in association with the Diocese of Venice, presents its third annual conference. This year’s theme is “the Great Books.” All who are interested in Catholic, classical education are encouraged to participate.

The conference proposes to:

Articulate the role of the Great Books in the life of Catholic classical educators.

Explore pedagogical methods oriented towards seminar discussion using the Great
Books.

Evaluate curricular and administrative approaches to the use of the great books in a
Catholic classical curriculum.

Explore ways in which standards can reflect ideas found in the Great Books and can be
fruitful in a Catholic classical environment.

Build bridges of networking, collegiality, and shared experience among Catholic classical
educators in the Diocese of Venice.

Inspire donors who want to back a lively transformation of diocesan schools into
Catholic classical schools

Mission

The AMICE conference aims to bring together all who are exploring or
deepening their knowledge of Catholic classical education, particularly in the Diocese of Venice, so as to offer a bold response to the the Church’s call for the renewal of Catholic education in the modern world.