Mondays and Wednesdays: June 9, 11, 16, & 18 from 8:00-9:30 PM Eastern

This course with David Seibel explores the most powerful speeches in history, each exemplifying one of the cardinal/theological virtues from a great leader: Cicero on prudence, Solomon on justice, Churchill on fortitude, Washington on temperance, Paul on faith, Lincoln on hope, and Augustine on love. We will also consider the virtue of magnanimity (greatness of soul) by looking at Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Through deep analysis and discussion, participants will examine the rhetorical mastery, historical impact, and enduring leadership lessons of these leaders' greatest speeches. From Cicero's defense of the Roman Republic to Washington's farewell to his nation, from Paul's call to Festus to be converted to Churchill's defiant stand against tyranny, these speeches continue to shape how we think about leadership, rhetoric, and moral virtue. By engaging with the words that have shaped nations and inspired generations, participants will gain a richer understanding of leadership, persuasion, and virtue in action. This would be an ideal course for any educator interesting in rhetoric, motivating others, and leadership communication.

Additional Details:

• This course purchase includes six weeks of access to ClassicalU as well as a coupon for two FREE additional months with the purchase of a monthly or annual subscription.
• If you already subscribe to ClassicalU and are purchasing a live online course, please contact support@classicalu.com in order to have us extend your next payment for a time period equivalent to the duration of the course. (Live online courses are an independent service from ClassicalU and are not included with any existing subscription to our 100+ asynchronous video courses.)
• We will only offer one section of this course, so seats are limited.

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