Modernity’s Vision for Education
and Why We Should Be Concerned

Mark Tarpley, Ph.D.

SAINT KOSMAS CONFERENCE
Arizona
APRIL 2021

The rise of modernity ushered in a new vision for education, and consequently, a new vision for humanity.  Such a vision permeates the educational landscape of America today.  Understanding the historical roots and subsequent establishment of modern education reveals what is now taken for granted by educators today.  As Orthodox Christians responsible for educating our children, it is vital that we see clearly the hidden assumptions of modern education, how they stand in contrast to Orthodox education, and how these hidden assumptions play out practically in the schooling of our children.  In this keynote presentation from the 2021 Saint Kosmas Orthodox Education Conference, Dr. Tarpley unveils the hidden assumptions of modern education and how they can lead our children down a path contrary to the Orthodox faith.