Joshua Gibbs

100 Days Of Dante: Canto XXX Of The Paradiso

My commentary on Canto XXX of the Paradiso for Baylor’s 100 Days of Dante project finally came out.

Proverbial, Episode 94: The Hours

The latest episode of Proverbial is available now. For those who listen to the episode, you might be amused to know that I did in fact burn my arm cooking dinner less than an hour later.

Underlying Causes Of Underlying Causes

Tom: It is not enough to punish crimes like theft. You have to look at the underlying causes of theft. You have to ask why people steal. Figuring out why people steal can help prevent theft in the future. Harry: And why do people steal? Tom: Studies show one of the biggest underlying causes of theft is poverty. Harry: AndContinue reading “Underlying Causes Of Underlying Causes”

We Need More Metaphors For Classical Education

“While I appreciate agrarian metaphors for classical education, I think it better to liken a classical school to a farm than a garden. In the last ten years, gardens have become lifestyle accessories for #intentional social media users. Don’t get me wrong. I keep a little herb garden next to my front door and IContinue reading “We Need More Metaphors For Classical Education”

This Is The Best Living Writer Of Fiction

The Marriage Plot is more or less a miracle of good humor.

Faculty Development

If there’s no food and drink at your faculty development events, you’re not developing anything other than everyone’s desire to go home. Learn more this summer at the Gibbs Classical Online Summer Conference.

Gentlemen, Place Your Bets

“The absolute ruler may be a Nero, but he is sometimes Titus or Marcus Aurelius; the people is often Nero, and never Marcus Aurelius.” -Antoine de Rivarol

Loyalty Scares Us

Tom: Would you say you’re loyal to your wife? Harry: Of course. Absolutely. Tom: Would you say you’re loyal to your church? Harry: Uh, well, what do you mean by “loyalty”?

Controversial Sayings

Students: Mr. Gibbs, do you think the church should have political power? Gibbs: Why do you ask? Students: I don’t know. Gibbs: Do you just want to hear me say something controversial? Students: Yes. Gibbs: Then I’ll do you one better. I think the church should have spiritual power.

Early Pricing For The Gibbs Classical Conference

Just a reminder that tomorrow (March 31) is the last day for early pricing on the Gibbs Classical Online Summer Conference. Beginning Friday (April 1), the price of an individual registration goes from $150 to $225. You can register for the conference by clicking here.