Join St. Ambrose Academy for one of our Spring 2024 Spotlight Faculty lectures! Each of these evening events is a new way to engage with our phenomenal educators who make a difference in the classroom each day. Their deep educational backgrounds and passion for their subject matter make for interesting discussions and through this series, you’ll get to know some of the men and women who help make St. Ambrose Academy a place where students can explore, grow, be challenged, and build a foundation for a successful and happy life.
Parables in the Gospel of Luke with Dr. John Joy
The Gospel of Luke contains some of our Lord’s most memorable parables, including the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the Rich Man and Lazarus. These stories are full of hidden depths and layers of meaning: literal, moral, and allegorical. Come to experience the joy of opening up the Scriptures and to hear again the universal message of salvation, which is such a prominent theme of Luke’s Gospel.
When: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7PM
Location: St. Ambrose Academy (3 Point Place, Madison, WI 53719)
RSVP: By Monday, January 22, 2024 (encouraged, but not required) by emailing carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org or calling 608-827-5863.
Exploring the Theological Depth of Flannery O’Connor with Dr. Mary Skemp
English III, our Cycle III course focused on American Literature, begins with The Scarlett Letter and ends with short stories by Flannery O’Connor. The former is commonly taught in high school English classes but not commonly enthusiastically embraced by high school students. The latter are not commonly taught in high school and generally accepted to be challenging and difficult to understand. In Dr. Skemp’s experience at St. Ambrose, she’s found that our students dive into both with curiosity and come away with a true appreciation for what both authors are trying to do in these works. In this Spotlight series evening, Dr. Skemp will discuss how our cycle curriculum provides students with the theological preparation they need to truly understand these great books.
When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7PM
Location: St. Ambrose Academy (3 Point Place, Madison, WI 53719)
RSVP: By Monday, March 18, 2024 (encouraged, but not required) by emailing carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org or calling 608-827-5863.
Cloning, CRISPR, and Creation: Genetic Engineering in the 21st Century with Dr. Denise Ludvik
When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7PM
Location: St. Ambrose Academy (3 Point Place, Madison, WI 53719)
RSVP: By Monday, April 15, 2024 (encouraged, but not required) by emailing carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org or calling 608-827-5863.