Philosophy of Education

A. True knowledge is impossible without recognition of God (Proverbs 1:7; Romans 1:18-23). God, the Creator of heaven and earth, cannot be rightly separated from history, literature, mathematics, science, or any other academic discipline. The whole range and content of education must be centered on God and His Word, so that students develop a thoroughly Biblical view of all of life.

B. Man’s chief purpose is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever (Psalm 73:25-28; 1 Corinthians 10:31). In His providence and goodness, God has bestowed on mankind the ability to explore, investigate, and discover truths about the universe, in order to exercise dominion over it and to bring Him glory. Christian education must diligently strive to develop each individual’s God-given capacities so that they may be used to God’s glory.

C. Parents are to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Ephesians 6:4). The primary responsibility for education rests not on the school, but on the parents to whom children are entrusted by God. Parents have a biblical responsibility to provide for their children a distinctively Christian education; nevertheless, it is good that parents associate with others in this task and enlist the aid of Christians especially equipped with the gift of teaching.

Why Classical? Classical Christian education has been the instructional methodology used to educate the leadership of the Western world for centuries. This proven and time tested method structures a child’s education in a way that engages, instructs, and refines his or her naturally developing strengths and abilities at each age, and emphasizes — leadership cultivation — character development — critical thinking — communications skills — higher levels of personal, academic, and spiritual maturity.