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The Good Life and the Classroom
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.
About Classical Christian Education
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.”
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Culture Grip – Summer 2016
Summer 2016 In the News Catholic education body recognizes classical education as one of the biggest trends in 2016. A major advocacy group for the two million school children in Roman Catholic schools noticed something: classical education is a strong and...
Program computers, educate children
Our friends Eric Metaxas and John Stonestreet do good work over at the Colson Center. Classical Christian educators know that the human soul needs nourishing and nurturing toward virtue and Christ's truth, not training like a computer. This breakpoint makes the...
Classical Christian grad drawn to deep questions in sciences
The field of astrophysics seeks to understand how the universe began and has evolved, and whether other planets have the potential to sustain life. All important questions to consider, and ones that raise further questions about faith and the existence of a creator....
Classical schools and homeschools dominate National Mock Trial
In May, the National Mock Trial Championships in Boise, Idaho crowned a new national champion-- a group of homeschoolers from Iowa. The competition draws schools from over 40 states and a number of US territories, as well as South Korea. The location rotates between...
Christian Post interviews ACCS President
Will the fast-moving edicts from on high drive parents to consider options outside of the Public Schools? From first graders choice of clothing to high-school locker rooms, it seems that social policy has now become hostile to Christians who believe God's word. In...
At “Personal Truth U”– College students struggle with logic
Before you send your student off to college... Parents beware Colleges across America are now peaking the absurdity meter as they teach students that what you believe is true IS true. "Would you believe I'm a 6'5" Chinese Woman?" asks the host, who clearly is not....
Alumni Profile – Elizabeth Wade
by ANDREA DEALE | Summer 2016ACCS alumnus seeslight and darknessElizabeth Wade has no concept of color—literally. She was born with achromatopsia, a disorder characterized by light sensitivity and the absence of color vision. Direct sunlight impairs her vision....
National Review: The Resurgence of Classical Education
Dan Scoggin once thought that he would spend his career teaching college students about Victorian novels. After taking a job at Tempe Prep in Arizona in 1998, however, he realized that higher learning can occur at lower levels.
American Spectator: Why Classical Schools Just Might Save America
Fast-forward a couple centuries and it looks like we may be witnessing the untethering of this fruitful union. Freedom is paramount in our day.
Catholic Schools Pivot From Common Core to Classical Education
Amid the debate over Common Core, the classical-education movement is gaining traction among Catholics.
Set Apart – Summer 2016
Summer 2016 Through the Looking Glass Great & Small Heroes manifest in Christ Bailey Vaughn might be thinking that her year of hard work is finally paying off. She is the first high school student to be published in the Christian Research Journal, a...
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