The Students Healing Educational Trauma by Studying Literature, History, Art, and Philosophy

For many Americans, a college degree is seen as a path to a better job. But higher education is not just about career advancement. It’s also about developing the life of the mind, critical reflection, and a love of learning. Often, says guest Ingrid Ingerson, those students who have experienced educational trauma and had interrupted studies are those most positively impacted by the chance to study the humanities. That’s why she’s worked to build on Antioch University’s partnership with the Clemente Course in the Humanities to create a first-of-its–kind, free, four-course series for non-consecutive learners. It’s called “Inflection Points.” In this conversation, Ingrid talks about her own educational history and how it brought her to this work, her research into specific Clemente instructors for her Master of Education thesis, and the transformations she has seen in students who embrace this work.  Visit Antioch’s website to learn more about the BRIDGE Program in Los Angeles and the Inflection Points Course that Ingrid helped found. You can also read our news article about the launch of Inflection Points.Learn more about the Clemente Course in the Humanities on their website. This episode was recorded June 15, 2023 via Riverside.fm and released June 28, 2023. The Seed Field Podcast is produced by Antioch UniversityHost: Jasper NighthawkEditor: Johanna CaseDigital Design: Mira MeadWeb Content Coordination: Jen MontWork-Study Interns: Sierra-Nicole E. DeBinion, Carrie Hawthorn, Stefanie Paredes, and Georgia Bermingham.  A special thanks to Karen Hamilton, Amelia Bryan, and Melinda GarlandTo access a full transcript and find more information about this and other episodes, visit theseedfield.org. To get updates and be notified about future episodes, follow Antioch University on Facebook.