Reading into Poetry
Asks whether we read into poetry more than its authors intended.
How to Read a Book (of the Bible)
Asks whether the skills of reading the Great Books apply to reading the Bible.
A Meaningful Life
Explains how Christian faith makes a meaningful life possible.
Flammable Objects
Examines various options for thinking about material things.
Coming to Grips with Weird Physics
Examines some scientific theories in the light of common sense.
In a Mirror Dimly
Discusses the role of the Romantics in intellectual history.
“The Word of God” in Our Time
Defends the Bible as the “Word of God.”
Son of David, Son of Abraham
Explains the importance of Matthew’s beginning his Gospel with a genealogy.
The Lie of Authenticity
Argues that our culture over emphasizes individual freedom and self-expression.
The Great Books in the Twenty-first Century
Discusses the importance of the Great Books for teaching us about human heritage, diversity, and respectful conflict.
Pearls before Swine
Discusses what Jesus meant in Matthew 7:6 when he said, “Do not throw your pearls before the swine.”
Sacred Science
Argues that science plays the same role in our society as the sacred has played in the past.
Pure in Heart
Explores what Jesus means in the Beatitudes when he says, “Blessed are the pure in heart.”
Confidence and Humility
Purposes that the objective of understanding secular texts in Gutenberg’s curriculum is to cultivate confidence and humility.
Miracles
Looks at a historical argument against miracles to explore some non-analytical factors that direct people’s thinking about miracles.
Forbear with One Another
Discusses “forbearing” with one another as taught in Philippians 4:4-7.
In Support of Stress
Addresses students to argue that the “stress” of assignments promotes growth.
A Gutenberg Education Is an Opportunity
Gives one alumni’s answer to the question of why a student should value a Gutenberg education.
The Greek Polis and American Individualism
Compares the ancient Greek and modern American views on personal freedom.
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Explores the meaning of the phrase “do not lead us into temptation” in Matthew 6.