What is classical education?
Classical education is a timeless approach that emphasizes the study of the liberal arts—grammar, logic, and rhetoric—to cultivate wisdom, educating both the mind and the soul. Rooted in ancient Greek and Roman traditions, it encourages deep learning, thoughtful questioning, and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
Why incorporate classical education into everyday life?
Classical education sharpens the mind and rejuvenates the soul. It encourages deep engagement with great ideas and helps develop virtues like wisdom and integrity, guiding ethical decision-making. Overall, it cultivates a well-rounded, thoughtful approach to both personal and professional life.
Do my children need to attend a classical school?
This website is all about showing you how to bring classical education into everyday life, so it’s not necessary for your children to be in a classical school to benefit from its principles. Many who have sat before teachers of great books have not absorbed any of the “nutrients” they offer. Conversely, some of the most profound insights have come from those self-made autodidacts who couldn’t be kept away from those same great books. You can introduce classical ideas through books, discussions, and activities at home, fostering intellectual curiosity and virtue in your children regardless of their formal school environment.
Are the Bible and classical education compatible?
Yes. Classical education ultimately seeks to orient the learner towards the good, the true, and the beautiful. All three of those paths lead to the One who is Good, True, and Beautiful. A real education, properly applied, can only lead to God, never away from Him.
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