Renowned Scholar to Speak at Millis Institute Launch Dinner
Over the past decade, there is probably no one who has influenced the conversation around Christian education and worldview more than Dr....
The Church Needs You to Study Hard
On my very first day of graduate school, my very first class was taught by Stanley Hauerwas. I came home and said to my wife, “I want...
Path to Wisdom
The path that our new Millis Institute students will begin to engage this Semester ultimately leads to wisdom. It’s a different path...
The Seamless Black Dress
Tonight was an historic night for the Millis Institute. We opened the book—literally—on two new liberal arts courses. With Dr Darren...
CS Lewis, the Super Bowl and Studying History
Super Bowl 50 was billed as the battle of two very different quarterbacks. Experience vs youth; disciplined vs free-spirited;...
Liberal Arts and Long-Term Success
As the previous post suggests, the liberal arts are valuable for those interested in excelling in ... well, being human. Many students...
Good Stories Have Our Sympathy
I’ve noted in The Pillar before the leadership achievements of Gail Kelly. I’ve also pointed out that part of what made this former...
Educating Cows
My students read a fascinating essay by C S Lewis entitled "Our English Syllabus," which contains the following quote: When the cow has...
Questions (Not) Overheard at the Gym
At this time of year, many people make New Year’s resolutions to hit the gym more regularly. ‘Tis also the season when many choose their...
2015 Book-I-Appreciated-That-You-Might-Be-Interested-In Award
The 2015 Book-I-Appreciated-That-You-Might-Be-Interested-In Award goes to Rod Dreher’s How Dante Can Save Your Life. I’m very excited...