Matthew Carpenter

Matthew Carpenter lives with his wife and four children in Athens, Alabama. He has been a teacher and pastor for the last fourteen years. He teaches history, government, and economics.

Defenders of Civilization

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Most humanities teachers have some degree of romanticism. It’s hard to teach without it. But sometimes the stories and people we teach seem like faint echoes that bear little relevance to us. Before proceeding further, I must confess: I am a proud romantic. St. George is my hero, Beowulf is the grandest epic, Susan Pevensie […]

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Augustine’s Advice for Discouraged Teachers

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December is a time of year when teachers (and students) are ready for a break. We have taught for several months and, after grading exams, need to recharge. Discouragement fostered by fatigue could easily set in if not for the hope of Christmas and the anticipation of communing with family and friends. But what about

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