History, Humanities, and the Good Life: A Conversation with Benjamin Schmidt

This week, Dr. Dernlan sits down with Benjamin Schmidt to discuss the path that led him to teaching Integrated Humanities. Ben reflects on growing up in a missionary family, studying history and communications in college, and later pursuing postgraduate studies focused on church history and theology. Along the way, he discovered a love for teaching and the unique role the humanities play in helping students think deeply about faith, culture, history, and what it means to live well. Together, they explore vocation, education, and the enduring value of the humanities classroom.