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One of the most common things parents say about Pacifica is "I wish I could go to school here!" And it is that sentiment that prompted the creation of Parents & Pedagogy, a peek into Pacifica's curriculum. At this year's event, over 70 parents attended "class" with four of our esteemed faculty members and lived out their desire to return to high school, albeit a high school much different than the one they attended. You, too, can take that journey by watching the videos from that event linked below. We invite you to watch the recordings of our recent event here!

Remember Me: Hamlet and the Body

Mr. Jordan Dobbins, English Faculty

“Alas, poor Yorick.” Come along, read some Shakespeare with me, and find out why Hamlet talking to a skull has captured the British imagination for centuries.

An Investigation of the Odyssean Home

Mrs. Annalea Johnson, English Faculty

Through the journey of Odysseus and his family, we will explore how Homer's ancient epic can inform and enliven our own stories and sense of belonging.

A Word About The Word: A Close Reading of John’s Prologue

Mr. Benjamin Vincent, History / Theology Faculty

Join us for a theological unpacking of the prologue to John’s Gospel, highlighting how John introduces the person and attributes of Jesus through careful use of names, titles, and Old Testament allusions.

The French Revolution & the Dechristianization of France

Dr. Eric Balmer, History/ Theology Faculty

A brief overview of this phase of the French Revolution via a famous painting by Jacques-Louis David.