Constantinople: Great Conversations in a Great City

Constantinople: The Structure of Education

Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Dr. Robert Stacey, Megan Mueller, and Cate Gilbert discuss both the effects of large class structure, and the benefits of smaller class size, in the context of classical education and one on one Oxford-style tutorials at The Saint Constantine School.

Poetry Corner: Saint Gregory of Nazianzus - Part 1

In the first of a mini-series on Saint Gregory of Nazianzus and the purpose of poetry, Dr. Timothy Bartel begins with a look at the use and virtue of form in both ancient traditions and present day poetry.

Poetry Corner: "Life On Mars" - Tracy Smith

Dr. Timothy Bartel reads and discusses a recent poem, "Life On Mars," by current United States Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith.

Poetry Corner: "The Beautiful Changes" - Richard Wilbur

Dr. Timothy E. G. Bartel reads and discusses "The Beautiful Changes," a poem by Richard Wilbur.

Constantinople: Anne Bradstreet - Forum

In this 'forum' edition of Constantinople, a panel of faculty discuss a poem by Anne Bradstreet entitled, "Verses upon the Burning of our House, July 10th, 1666."

Poetry Corner: Sylvia Plath's "Nick And The Candlestick"

Dr. Timothy Bartel reads and discusses Sylvia Plath's "Nick And The Candlestick", exity of the exploring both the complexity of the poem's narrative as well as its jarring Christian imagery.

Poetry Corner: Longfellow's "Mezzo Cammin"

In this episode of Poetry Corner, Dr. Timothy Bartel reads and discusses Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Mezzo Cammin".

Constantinople: The New Colossus - Forum

In this special Forum edition of Constantinople, a panel of faculty talks through "The New Colossus," a poem by Emma Lazarus visible on the base of the Statue of Liberty.

From the Hallway: Who Is The Last Jedi?

In this episode of From The Hallway, Kris and Tim, in anticipation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, discuss who could be the last Jedi, and who the Jedi really are.

Poetry Corner: "Every Riven Thing"

 In this episode of Poetry Corner. Dr. Timothy E. G. Bartel discusses "Every Riven Thing", the title poem from the collection by Christian Wiman.