Category Archives: Classical Christian Education

Category dedicated to posts on what makes a distinctly Classical Christian education.

Spotlight on Classical Education: The Quadrivium

The Old Schoolhouse “Spotlight” for the month of April, 2012, is on Classical education.  Stephen and Kellyann Walker from Charleston, SC, share a bit on an often overlooked part of Classical education, the quadrivium.  This is thought provoking reading if … Continue reading

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Parental Involvement is Key

One of the things that makes Veritas Academy unique among educational choices is the fact that it is Classical in approach, Christian in worldview, and based on a University Model that meets two to three days a week and allows … Continue reading

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Audio Overview of Classical Christian Education

In a recent “Stand to Reason” podcast Greg Koukl interviewed headmasters Devon Smith of Beacon Hill Classical Academy and Liz Caddow of  Trinity Classical Academy.  This interview is an excellent overview of Classical Christian Education.  Click below to listen on your computer, or right click … Continue reading

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What are Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric?

I recently found an excellent illustration of the Trivium developed by Mr. Sahs, of the Regent School in Austin, Texas.  The Trivium is made up of three essential elements: Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric.  (To learn more about the Trivium, I invite … Continue reading

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Why Only the Trivium? Part III

Mr. Patch Blakey, Executive Director of the Association of Classical & Christian Schools, has written an article entitled “Why Only the Trivium?” for publication on the Veritas Academy Blog.  In this the the third and final installment, Mr. Blakey discusses how the … Continue reading

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Why Only the Trivium? Part II

Mr. Patch Blakey, Executive Director of the Association of Classical & Christian Schools, has written an article entitled “Why Only the Trivium?” for publication on the Veritas Academy Blog.  In this the second of three installments, Mr. Blakey discusses the twentieth century … Continue reading

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Why Only the Trivium? Part I

Mr. Patch Blakey, Executive Director of the Association of Classical & Christian Schools, has written an article entitled “Why Only the Trivium” for publication on the Veritas Academy Blog.  In this the first of three installments, Mr. Blakey gives an account of … Continue reading

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