“The end then of learning is to repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him, as we may the...
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...
In the academic world, most people are in a full sprint to the end. While the first few weeks of the school year are busy, the air is filled with excitement as families set out on a new adventure...
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...
“Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and mydays, let them flow in ceaseless praise.” Music and Scripture are deeply connected, as both reflect the order...
Every generation has wrestled with the worldview shaping questions: What is true? What is good? What is worth loving? In a day and age where truth is treated as subjective...
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...
Perseverance – to not quit. This is the character trait for the month of January at our school and sort of a hallmark virtue of Providence Preparatory Academy. But as I observe our modern world...
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...
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...
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 Our staff are deeply grateful for the...
Artificial Intelligence has transformed the way people do business and find information. Responses to this latest technology have varied from fearful avoidance to unbridled...
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...
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...
In the Old Testament, the mention of humility in Deuteronomy 8 carries with it the notion of destitution, especially before the gaze of the mighty God. Pharaoh felt this powerful look in Exodus...
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...
There is a mistaken idea in our world that all that matters are the facts. We have a tendency to distill information down to bullet points and headlines and end up ripping away (or ignoring) context...
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...
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...
Christians are joyfully perseverant. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness...
Notes fill our ears from the Spotify account. Colors smear across our home screen with the newest cinema. The phone pings with another message, another email, another headline. Yet these senses are...
Music plays a beautiful role in classical education. Classical music exposes children to challenges and multi-sensory experiences, which enhance learning abilities and memory skills and encourage...
As Christ said, “in this world, you will have tribulation but take heart I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. It is no mystery that we will face struggle and trial, however, in every one of these...
God is The Creator. The very reason we sense anything is because God decided in the beginningto create. When God creates, good and beautiful things are made. We know this to be true to theextent that...
Recent history has displayed an astonishing level of growth in our understanding of various scientific disciplines, and the technological advancements that seem to continually pour forth are truly...
From the ancient Greek, catechism (κατηχέω) is defined as “through an echo or as to resound – instruct orally”. This Latinized word, catechism, signifies instruction by word of mouth. It is a...
“Dear Diary” It’s the cheesy introduction of countless films, television shows, and books spoken by starry-eyed yet misguided youth. The opening line has become a cliché of eye-rolling...
Smart is not something you are. It is something you achieve by working hard. As we – students, co-teachers, families, and faculty – all take a brave new step into this school year, let’s...
“Why do we have to learn this?” “I’m never going to use this kind of math.” “My parent is not good at math, and I’m not either.” As a math teacher, I have heard these comments and many more...
In a recent family interview, a parent posed the question, “What makes your kindergarten classical?” An excellent question, indeed, and one on which we were pleased and excited to...
Ever watch a toddler, perhaps your own, eagerly ‘help’ dad with some activity like raking the leaves or going fishing? Think of the joy both can experience only together. Think of the growing...
When one considers their English experience in school, a plethora of memories may be conjured. Some positive, some negative, and many, most likely, utterly underwhelming. As a product of public...
Communication is a big part of what we do here at PPA. In fact, communication is a big part of our Christian walks. As believers, we want to communicate whether in verbal, electronic, or written form...
The classical method is a unique form of transmitting and assimilating information in comparison to the traditional American model of education. Having taught history within both systems, I find...
When one thinks of rigorous education we normally think in terms of difficulty. As Christians, we believe in the sovereignty of a good God who ordains struggle in His children’s lives in order to...
Since the dawn of time, the greatest and the most sacred institution known to man is that of the home. In the sovereignty and wisdom of God, it was the home, not the state or the school or even the...
Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth...
We started in Deuteronomy 6:4 with loving God with all of our heart, soul, and might. From that love, we are commanded to write His words on our heart. With a love of God and the fullness of His word...
In Deuteronomy 6:6 we see that “these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.” If God’s words are to be written on our hearts (and we are further commanded to teach these words...
If we do not know where we are going, as we all learned from the Cheshire cat, it does not matter which path we take. However, as children of God, we thankfully do know which way we are going, and we...
How can we train our children for a faithful and trial enduring life in the service of their God? I don’t believe this is an easy responsibility. Praise the Lord that we are called to be faithful in...
Last time we saw that a Biblical worldview acknowledges there is importance in our struggle. Because we serve a good and sovereign God, there is purpose in our suffering. This purpose is our growth...
When I observe the culture of our day, I see comfort and happiness dangled before us as the goal and measure of a successful life. I love comfort as much as the next guy, but as a follower of Christ I...
We would all acknowledge that good character is something that can and should be developed. As parents we want good character for our children. But, why? We understand that all mankind has been...
Cultivating Intellect and Virtue through the Biblical Worldview.
