Why the Liberal Arts Matter

Friends, what are the liberal arts, and why are so many schools getting rid of them? A recent article in The New Yorker titled “The End of the English Major” revealed that during the past decade, the study of English and history at the collegiate level has fallen by a full third. Do the liberal arts still matter? Why should people study them? That’s what I discuss with Brandon Vogt on today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show.” A listener asks, what is your response to the claim that more blood has been shed in history over the name of Jesus Christ than any other individual? NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today: www.patreon.com/bishopbarron ———SHOW NOTES——— “The End of the English Major” (The New Yorker) – bit.ly/3nYPa1N “Don’t Give Up on the Liberal Arts!” (Word on Fire) – bit.ly/3MoURjS Subscribe to Bishop Barron’s YouTube channel - bit.ly/3nL6bMU Subscribe to Word on Fire Institute YouTube channel - bit.ly/43jgnga ———WATCH——— Subscribe to this Channel: bit.ly/3nL6bMU Word on Fire Institute Channel: bit.ly/43jgnga Word on Fire en Español Channel: bit.ly/2uFowjl ———WORD ON FIRE——— Word on Fire: www.wordonfire.org/ Word on Fire Institute: wordonfire.institute/ FREE Daily Gospel Reflections (English or Español): dailycatholicgospel.com/ ———SOCIAL MEDIA——— Bishop Barron Instagram: bit.ly/2Sn2XgD Bishop Barron Facebook: bit.ly/2Sltef5 Bishop Barron Twitter: bit.ly/2Hkz6yQ Word on Fire Instagram: bit.ly/39sGNyZ Word on Fire Facebook: bit.ly/2HmpPpW Word on Fire Twitter: bit.ly/2UKO49h Word on Fire en Español Instagram: bit.ly/38mqofD Word on Fire en Español Facebook: bit.ly/2SlthaL Word on Fire en Español Twitter: bit.ly/38n3VPt ———SUPPORT WORD ON FIRE——— Donate: www.wordonfire.org/donate/ Word on Fire Store: store.wordonfire.org/ Pray: bit.ly/2vqU7Ft