This online master class, “The Conservative as Artist,” explores Flannery O’Connor as a writer whose work reveals the moral imagination at the heart of the conservative tradition. Participants will consider the moral philosophy of Flannery O’Connor by analyzing selected short stories such as “The Lame Shall Enter First” and “Good Country People.” The course will focus on O’Connor’s use of darkness to illuminate the realities of the ethical life. Comparisons will be made between O’Connor and fiction writers like Cormac McCarthy and Herman Melville.
Open to students, teachers, young professionals, and lifelong learners, this online master class is an initiative of the new School of Conservative Studies at the Russell Kirk Center. Enrollment is limited to no more than 15 participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
To Apply: Applications are due by August 10, 2025. Early application is recommended. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Darrell Falconburg at [email protected].
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET
Dates: September 9, 16, 23, and 30
Faculty: Dr. Michael P. Federici
Location: Online
Tuition: $100 (due upon acceptance)
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