God and Beer presents ‘Truth, Beauty and Goodness: Renewing Catholic Education’ with Jonathan Hili

In this talk, Jonathan Hili will explore what the classical liberal arts—the time-honoured approach that formed saints, scholars and civilisations—can contribute to Catholic education. Rooted in the harmonious integration of faith and reason, classical education seeks not just to impart skills but to cultivate wisdom, virtue and a love for truth. Jonathan will discuss how, by grounding learning in the great works, and promoting a vision of the human person as made in the image of God, Catholic schools can become places of deep formation—of the heart, mind, and soul.

Jonathan Hili is a Catholic educator and passionate advocate for the renewal of Catholic schooling through classical education. A seasoned secondary school teacher, Jonathan brings a wealth of classroom experience and a deep love for the Western intellectual tradition. He currently serves as Secretary of the Australian Classical Education Society (ACES), where he works to support teachers, schools, and parents in recovering the riches of the liberal arts and the Catholic tradition. With academic training in history and theology, Jonathan combines practical insight with intellectual depth to inspire a new generation of educators and students.

Schedule

• 6.30pm—dinner available for purchase
• 7.30pm—talk