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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 38 MIN

An Interview with Louis Markos

from The Educational Renaissance Podcast · host Educational Renaissance

How do we relate pagan literature to our Christian worldview as classical educators? Join us for our next episode where Patrick is joined by Louis Markos, Professor of English at Houston Christian University. Learn from a prolific author who addresses the role of pagan or non-Christian literature in the formation of character. We also discuss his recent book Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education.Links from this episode:Louis Markos, Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education⁠Louis Markos, From Achilles to Christ: Why Christians Should Read the Pagan ClassicsLouis Markos, The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian EyesCourses by Louis Markos on ClassicalUContact Louis at [email protected] Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Ask us a question: ⁠⁠write⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠record⁠⁠.Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our ⁠⁠⁠training and consulting page⁠⁠⁠.

How do we relate pagan literature to our Christian worldview as classical educators? Join us for our next episode where Patrick is joined by Louis Markos, Professor of English at Houston Christian University. Learn from a prolific author who addresses the role of pagan or non-Christian literature in the formation of character. We also discuss his recent book Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education.Links from this episode:Louis Markos, Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education⁠Louis Markos, From Achilles to Christ: Why Christians Should Read the Pagan ClassicsLouis Markos, The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian EyesCourses by Louis Markos on ClassicalUContact Louis at [email protected] Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Ask us a question: ⁠⁠write⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠record⁠⁠.Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our ⁠⁠⁠training and consulting page⁠⁠⁠.

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