Reclaiming the Christian University

What is the purpose of higher education? Is university simply a pathway to a career, or should it be something far greater?

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot are joined by Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College and Ezra Institute Fellow for Higher Education, to examine the crisis facing modern universities and the urgent need to recover a distinctly Christian vision for higher education.

From the Christian origins of the medieval university to the rise of government-funded, career-focused education, the conversation explores how higher education has drifted from its original purpose of forming thoughtful, virtuous leaders equipped to shape culture.

The discussion also examines the moral and spiritual consequences of secular education, the growing resurgence of classical Christian schools, and why rebuilding Christian institutions of higher learning is essential for the future of Western civilization.

Drawing on his experience at New Saint Andrews College, Dr. Merkle offers a compelling vision for education rooted in Scripture, the liberal arts, and the formation of Christian cultural leaders.

Is the modern university beyond saving, or could the recovery of classical Christian education help shape a new generation of leaders for Christ and His kingdom?