Effective Learning with a Greater Purpose.

In Matthew 22:37, Christ instructs, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This principle forms the basis of all education, emphasizing that Scripture calls us to engage our minds in loving God. It is our responsibility to pass this command on to future generations. Deuteronomy 6:7 reinforces this, stating, “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children.” Our pursuit of education—both for ourselves and for our children—is rooted in our obedience to God.

Our educational philosophy is grounded in the acknowledgment that we build upon the wisdom of those who came before us—we stand on the shoulders of giants. In the West, education has evolved over thousands of years, and we should immerse ourselves in this rich tradition, valuing the insights passed down through generations. This awareness helps us avoid the pitfalls of chronological snobbery and the distractions of contemporary trends.

We embrace the Liberal Arts perspective, viewing the quadrivium as the art of numbers and the trivium as the art of words. This framework allows us to progress from concrete concepts in numbers and language to more abstract philosophical ideas within each subject we explore. Our goal is to achieve mastery and understanding in each field of study. The time-tested principles of the Liberal Arts, encompassing the quadrivium and trivium, offer a pedagogical approach that fosters discernment training for Christian students.

Humanity is created in the image of God, reflecting His character and essence. It is appropriate for humans to embody this not only in a moral sense but also through the expression of God's rationality, order, creativity, and goodness. The capacity for education is unique to humans, making it a natural fit for those who bear His image. Education is not simply a means to an end; it is valuable in itself.