Classical Christian education
Classical Christian education is an approach to learning which emphasizes biblical teachings and incorporates a teaching model from the classical education movement known as the Trivium, consisting of three parts: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. According to Douglas Wilson, this method of instruction was developed by early Christians as part of the Seven Liberal Arts.[1] Wilson's writings and the Logos School he founded have been cited as being influential in reviving the Trivium and fueling a modern educational movement, primarily among American Protestants.[2][3][4]
Classical Christian education is characterized by a reliance on classical works by authors such Homer, Sophocles, Plato, Josephus, Dante, and Shakespeare, and an integration of a Christian worldview into all subjects.[5] In addition, classical Christian education exposes students to Western Civilization's history, art and culture, teaching Latin as early as the second grade and often offering several years of Greek.[3] Many schools have been marked by higher than average scores on standardized tests.[2]
See also
Bibliography
- An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents (2005), by Christopher Perrin
- Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education (1981), by David V. Hicks
- Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning (1991), by Douglas Wilson
- The Case for Classical Christian Education (2003), by Douglas Wilson
- Wisdom and Eloquence (2006), by Charles Evans and Robert Littlejohn
- The Liberal Arts Tradition (2013), by Kevin Clark and Ravi Scott Jain
- The Core: Teaching Your Child the Foundations of Classical Education (2011), by Leigh Bortins
- The Question: Teaching Your Child the Essentials of Classical Education (2013), by Leigh Bortins
- The Conversation: Challenging Your Student with a Classical Education (2015), by Leigh Bortins
External links
- Classical Christian Education: A Look at Some History by Ben House
- What is Classical Christian Education?
- An Introduction to the Christian Classical Curriculum
Support and advocacy organizations
- Association of Classical Christian Schools
- Circe Institute
- Classical Conversations
- Classical Latin School Association
- The Consortium for Classical and Lutheran Education
- Society for Classical Learning
- Expanding Wisdom Website, Courses, & Blog
Publishers
- Canon Press
- Classical Academic Press
- Logos Press
- Memoria Press
- Roman Roads Media
- Veritas Press
- Classical Conversations
References
- ↑ Wilson, Douglas (1991). Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning: An Approach to Distinctively Christian Education. Good News Publishers. ISBN 0-89107-583-6.
- 1 2 Leithart, Peter J. (2008-01-29). "The New Classical Schooling". First Principles. Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
- 1 2 Ledbetter, Reed Tammi (2003-03-12). "University model, classical education emerging anew as schooling alternatives". Baptist Press.
- ↑ Copeland, Libby (2001-11-27). "Higher Yearning: At Patrick Henry College, Home-Schooled Students Learn to Confront the World". The Washington Post. p. C01.
- ↑ Peterson, Patti (2008-08-24). "Veritas: School Combines Christian, Classical Education". The Virginian-Pilot.