Writing and Idea Articulation
The classical approach to writing must be twofold: understanding the scriptures, and reading the classics. Without these, students do not have a foothold in successful, proficient writing. Without reading, one cannot be expected to be an eloquent writer. And without Scripture, well, what is there? God has given us these beautiful gifts as a way […]
Multum, non Multa
In the first century, Pliny the Younger penned the principle, multum non multa: much (multum), not many things (multa). This term appears in a letter to his friend Fuscus advising him to read a few books deeply rather than skimming many texts. This posture in learning encourages a selective, in‑depth reading. It is curating a […]
Art in Classical Education
From the primitive paintings in the caves of Lascaux, to the intentional rot of Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian, and the catalog of visually produced thoughts and ideas in between, art can be defined in many ways. Art has such a large scope of inclusion that good art can be difficult to decipher and easy to ignore. So how do we make the difference clear? We use the only standard of measurement that can […]
A Classical Approach to Physical Education
A classical approach to Physical Education offers lifelong benefits by emphasizing basic movement skills, discipline, and full body development. This approach to PE prioritizes structured activities such as athletics, team sports, and calisthenics, which collectively build strength, coordination, endurance, and flexibility. In a classical education, PE encourages virtue, discipline, and physical excellence to ensure that […]
Worship Through a Classical Lens
What is the value of considering a classical perspective on worship? When we think about worship, it’s easy to picture a favorite song, a moment that moved us, or a feeling of being close to God. Those are good gifts, but worship should never be based on what we feel alone — that’s a misconception […]
Challenging Our Perspective on Math
When comparing the classical Christian classroom to any other, the differences arise when we ask: how do we view our pursuit of knowledge? Each day in class, the students begin with a catechism. This catechism both asks and answers some “big questions”. Let’s break down just a few parts of the catechism I use in […]
History
Classical education is a holistic form of education. It encompasses, in its different phases, a complete understanding of human knowledge. In its grammar phase it is the pure gathering of information, moving on in logic to understanding what they have been taught, and in rhetoric to appreciating, analyzing, and applying that information. In rhetoric history we attempt to get the students to […]
Reading
Speed. For thousands of years, it was wind whipping through scalp and mane; steed and rider galloping thunderously as the earth fled under tramping hoofbeats at roughly 40mph. Then came the Industrial Revolution, and the world discovered ways to go faster and faster. Trains, planes, automobiles, pushing the boundaries with each decade that passed. When […]
Character Development Through Physical Activity
It’s easy to Google the benefits of physical activity and come across the usual suspects: enhanced bone health, improved cardiovascular function, strengthened muscles and coordination, and a reduced risk of chronic diseases. However, let’s delve deeper and explore the benefits that extend beyond our physical health. Beyond transforming our physical well-being, exercise and sports play […]
Art
Art in education is often seen as ‘extracurricular;’ a subject outside of normal and necessary studies. While this is true in many settings, classical education provides a structure where studies are inter-curricular, which is representative of everyday life. Classical languages are realized in science texts, scientific discoveries are brought to light while learning about historical […]
