We want a Christian way of life to be restored within our Christian communities. This “pearl of great price” in education is greatly valued for those who understand its potential, but largely unrecognized by those who do not.
Classical Christian schools are not so much about teaching facts and skills as we are about forming the soul. We’re not so much about subject matter as we are about virtue. We’re not so concerned with making a living as we are living for a greater purpose. In all this, Classical Christian educators lean on the words of Christ in speaking of vocation in Matt. 6: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Classical Christian education nurtures our youth to transfer a genuine Christian way of life for the next generation of believers—a life marked by a deeper understanding of Christ, His universe, His people, and His Way. It’s time to rethink education. Classical Christian education breaks away to re-establish Christianity as a leading voice in our culture. As you’ll see, the difference can be measured many ways.
As you explore more about classical Christian education, we hope you will join us, support your local school, or start a school.
This unique form of ancient education offers so much more than career readiness. Christian leaders and intellectuals, like G.K. Chesterton, have echoed this point for centuries:
“Education is not a subject, and does not deal in subjects. It is instead a transfer of a way of life.”
In Charles Dickens’ 1861 book Great Expectations, Pip is a young orphan with no prospects—and no one expects much of him. An anonymous gift of wealth comes his way, and things change. He is expected to become a gentleman. In this simple synopsis, we catch a glimpse of...
The Private School Double Standard Any public school could have built on the property owned by Classical Academy in Jackson Hole Wyoming. But, because Classical Academy was private, they were told “no.” Jackson Hole Classical Academy, a school located in western...
Andy Olsen's Mixed Reaction to Classical Christian Education It was exciting to see classical Christian education featured on the cover of Christianity Today this month. However, in the editor’s note, Andy Olsen notes how historically mixed the relationship between...
By Megan Best An answer from an alumna turned teacher My enthusiasm for classical Christian education stems from my belief that it inspires an affectionate relationship with truth, empathy, and wisdom (among a whole host of other virtues). John Ruskin,...
Is the Hybrid Model the Future for Classical Christian Education? And some visionaries are taking action on it. This is why schools are adopting something called the “University Model,” which mixes onsite school days with at home days throughout the week. Hybrid...
The Wall Street Journal By Elliot Kaufman Graduates of Heichal HaTorah should be “budding Talmud scholars,” says Rabbi Aryeh Stechler, headmaster of the all-boys Orthodox Jewish yeshiva high school. That's not all. The boys should also appreciate "how unique this...
Christianity TodayLouis Markos In its most recent issue, Christianity Today examines the growth of classical Christian education, featuring professor Louis Markos — a frequent speaker at ACCS conferences, author and contributor to The Classical Difference, and...
The Federalist David Goodwin In 1981, David Hicks wrote one of the defining works of the classical Christian education renewal: “Norms and Nobility.” Recently, Hicks made an argument in line with Shawn Barnett’s recent article in The Federalist about classical...
Parents Need to Sign Their Kids Up For Sports In sports, there are lessons in character which are difficult to train through books; perseverance, dealing with defeat and injury, understanding one’s limits, and, perhaps most importantly, knowing how to win well. These...
Hymns that Will be Sung Until Christ Comes Back Keith and Kirsten Getty, composers of famous hymns like "In Christ Alone" and "Speak, O Lord," are writing songs that will be sung until Christ comes back. Nearly 10,000 Christians will be gathering in Nashville to her...
A Day to Celebrate Agathos Classical School The council members of Maury County, where Agathos Classical School has resided for 16 years, recently honored the Agathos mock trial team with a standing ovation. Everyone seems to be honoring Agathos for their championship...
The Classics are Beyond Useful Did you know the new Prime Minister of Britain can recite Homer’s Iliad, in Greek? This is a fun interchange: Watch Here. Many people think that a classical education--particularly one with a heavy focus on Greek and Latin--has...
