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Paperback. Condición: Good. Catholic schools have long contributed to the mission of the Church and to the flourishing of society. During the past few decades, however, Catholic schools have suffered severe losses, both in their religious identity and in their capacity to attract students. With penetrating insights, pointed anecdotes, and drawing upon recent empirical studies and Church documents, Ryan Topping describes the near collapse of Catholic education in North America and uncovers the enduring principles of authentic renewal. In The Case for Catholic Education you'll discover: - the three purposes of Catholic education - why virtue is more important than self-esteem - the elements of a true common core curriculum - essential differences between progressive and Catholic models of learning - helpful study questions and a research guide This is an accessible and eminently readable book on a topic which no Catholic can afford to ignore.--Joseph Pearce, Aquinas College, Nashville, TN The Case for Catholic Education speaks to the heart of the debate over whether Catholic education is 'worth it.'--Sister John Mary Fleming, O.P., Executive Director for Catholic Education, USCCB The Case for Catholic Education will surely play a vital role in reinvigorating the handing-on of essential Catholic truths.--Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI This short book contains an astonishing wealth of insights and practical suggestions.--Dr. Keith Cassidy, President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Barry's Bay, ON, Canada Ryan Topping has written an engaging and coherent analysis of the state of Catholic education in North America, which will be useful for teachers in Britain, too.--Dr. Paul Shrimpton, Magdalen College School, Oxford, UK An insightful view of our threatened patrimony and a framed vision for what educating and forming our children may still yet become.--Dr. Jason Fugikawa, Dean of Academics and Faculty, Holy Family Academy, Manchester, NH The Case for Catholic Education includes sound advice in regards to the teaching of Good Books and then Great Books in the high school years, and for including Christ throughout an education.--Patrick S.J. Carmack, Founder of the Angelicum Academy and the Great Books Academy homeschool programs It is impossible to read this book without feeling stirred to the joy--and the work--of better educating our young people.--Patrick Conley, Director of Faith Formation, Cathedral of St. Paul, MN In his latest offering, Ryan Topping presents a lucid and lively exploration of the foundations of a true Catholic education.--Veronica Burchard, Vice President for Education Programs, Sophia Institute for Teachers, Bedford, NH Every Catholic educator and school administer should read and re-read this fine book.--Dr. Jason West, President and Academic Dean, Newman Theological College, Edmonton, AB, Canada This engaging book combines incisive appraisal and exposition with inspiring encouragement and exhortation.--Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., Dominican Province of St. Joseph, New York, NY Ryan N. S. Topping earned a doctorate in theology from the University of Oxford and is a Fellow of Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, Merrimack, NH. He is the author of Happiness and Wisdom (CUA Press, 2012), Rebuilding Catholic Culture (Sophia Institute Press, 2013), and Renewing the Mind: A Reader in the Philosophy of Catholic Education (CUA Press, 2015).…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Catholic schools have long contributed to the mission of the Church and to the flourishing of society. During the past few decades, however, Catholic schools have suffered severe losses, both in their religious identity and in their capacity to attract students. With penetrating insights, pointed anecdotes, and drawing upon recent empirical studies and Church documents, Ryan Topping describes the near collapse of Catholic education in North America and uncovers the enduring principles of authentic renewal. In The Case for Catholic Education you'll discover: - the three purposes of Catholic education - why virtue is more important than self-esteem - the elements of a true common core curriculum - essential differences between progressive and Catholic models of learning - helpful study questions and a research guide This is an accessible and eminently readable book on a topic which no Catholic can afford to ignore.--Joseph Pearce, Aquinas College, Nashville, TN The Case for Catholic Education speaks to the heart of the debate over whether Catholic education is 'worth it.'--Sister John Mary Fleming, O.P., Executive Director for Catholic Education, USCCB The Case for Catholic Education will surely play a vital role in reinvigorating the handing-on of essential Catholic truths.--Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI This short book contains an astonishing wealth of insights and practical suggestions.--Dr. Keith Cassidy, President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Barry's Bay, ON, Canada Ryan Topping has written an engaging and coherent analysis of the state of Catholic education in North America, which will be useful for teachers in Britain, too.--Dr. Paul Shrimpton, Magdalen College School, Oxford, UK An insightful view of our threatened patrimony and a framed vision for what educating and forming our children may still yet become.--Dr. Jason Fugikawa, Dean of Academics and Faculty, Holy Family Academy, Manchester, NH The Case for Catholic Education includes sound advice in regards to the teaching of Good Books and then Great Books in the high school years, and for including Christ throughout an education.--Patrick S.J. Carmack, Founder of the Angelicum Academy and the Great Books Academy homeschool programs It is impossible to read this book without feeling stirred to the joy--and the work--of better educating our young people.--Patrick Conley, Director of Faith Formation, Cathedral of St. Paul, MN In his latest offering, Ryan Topping presents a lucid and lively exploration of the foundations of a true Catholic education.--Veronica Burchard, Vice President for Education Programs, Sophia Institute for Teachers, Bedford, NH Every Catholic educator and school administer should read and re-read this fine book.--Dr. Jason West, President and Academic Dean, Newman Theological College, Edmonton, AB, Canada This engaging book combines incisive appraisal and exposition with inspiring encouragement and exhortation.--Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., Dominican Province of St. Joseph, New York, NY Ryan N. S. Topping earned a doctorate in theology from the University of Oxford and is a Fellow of Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, Merrimack, NH. He is the author of Happiness and Wisdom (CUA Press, 2012), Rebuilding Catholic Culture (Sophia Institute Press, 2013), and Renewing the Mind: A Reader in the Philosophy of Catholic Education (CUA Press, 2015).…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. The Elements of Rhetoric offers a concise, comprehensive course in the rules for making your point stick. With copious examples from such masters of language as Cicero, Augustine, Shakespeare, Erasmus, Lincoln, Dickens, Newman, Chesterton, and Lewis, you will discover the 26 rules of persuasion and learn to apply them. Among the Elements you'll find: --The three modes of persuasion --How to structure an academic essay --How to spot and avoid logical fallacies --How to compose with literary figures --Practical tips for improving speed in composition --A Study Guide with exercises This is the essential guide to persuasive writing and speaking, in the tradition of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style. Ryan Topping has produced a guide accessible and useful to those of all ages and experience levels, in the classroom, the political setting, and the pulpit.--Joseph R. Wood, Institute of World Politics This is a splendid introduction to what you need to know to communicate wisely and well.--Quentin Schultze, Calvin College, author of An Essential Guide to Public Speaking The Elements of Rhetoric is that rarest of rhetorical treats: a playfully serious and seriously playful summa of the art of communication--classical education at its very best --Raymond F. Hain, Providence College Leading by example, Topping delivers a handy guide for all of us who rely on the art of persuasion. The Elements of Rhetoric is a gem.--Daniel B. Coupland, Hillsdale College, co-author of Well-Ordered Language: The Curious Child's Guide to Grammar This is the book I have sought for 35 years. For those like me, for whom public speaking and writing is their stock-in-trade, this book is a must-have daily companion.--Michael C. Gilleran, Business & IP Trial Lawyer & Partner, Burns & Levinson, LLP, Boston, MA This versatile guide can supplement course material from any discipline in order to help students polish presentations and essays.--ANN MARIE KLEIN, Department of Catholic Studies, University of St. Thomas, MN Ryan N.S. Topping earned a doctorate in Theology from The University of Oxford and is a Fellow of Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts. He has published several books on education and Christian culture.…

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Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. The Elements of Rhetoric: How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively -- A Guide for Students, Teachers, Politicians & Preachers. Book.

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Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. The Case for Catholic Education: Why Parents, Teachers, and Politicians Should Reclaim the Principles of Catholic Pedagogy. Book.

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