News & Updates

The Intellectual Virtue Program hosts monthly roundtable discussions, faculty and student events, and sponsors a variety of other initiatives aimed at promoting the intellectual virtues both on JBU's campus and nationally.

Sep 8, 2022

Dr. Wilson gives 18th Annual Balzer Lecture

Program Director Dr. Matthew Wilson gave a lecture titled, "Creating a Culture of Ownership in Christian Higher Education" at JBU's annual Balzer Lecture.

Jul 31, 2022

John Templeton Awards $390,000 to Start Intellectual Virtues Program

The John Templeton Foundation awarded co-investigators Matthew F. Wilson and Trisha Posey a $390,000 to start an Intellectual Virtue Program at John Brown University's Center for Faith and Flourishing. This program will support communities of practice and a host of other initiatives that will promote virtue on campus.

Sep 22, 2022

Intellectual Virtue Program Kicks Off First Community of Practice with JBU Honors Program Faculty

The honors college hosted a lunch for interested honors faculty to invite them to participate in the Program's first community of practice that will be launching in September.