"The mission of Aletheia Classical Christian School is to provide a classical and Christian education built upon a Biblical worldview, which equips students to know the Truth, and to strive to live out the Truth for the glory of God and the service of mankind. "

Classical Education

First, classical education is not new; it is tried and true. In the western world, our way of life, our theological and intellectual history, our laws and social customs have all been handed down to us. In other words, our culture has grown from the heritage of the ancient Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans. In this "classical" tradition, all students were educated until recent generations. In this sense, “classical” education seeks to restore education to its roots.

Second, classical education is consistant with a Christian world and life view. As the Gospel spread thoughout the ancient classical world, the early Christians developed a teaching method which revolved around what were called the Seven Liberal Arts. This method grew and developed down into the Middle Ages and had remarkable success. The first three of these Seven Liberal Arts were called the Trivium. They are distinctive in a classical education as defining both the method and content of the educational process. The content includes the following three areas: The grammar stage concerns the particulars of any given subject, its "nuts and bolts." The logic stage (also called dialectic) involves learning the reasoning or "logic" which ties all the various "nuts and bolts" together. The rhetoric stage teaches students to express what they've learned in a compelling and persuasive way. The method of a classical education aligns these three content areas with children's innate abilities. So from the grammar stage in elementary, where children are taught to imitate and memorize in each subject, through chanting or copying, to the dialectic stage in junior high, where students take a class in formal logic, to high school instruction in speaking with passion and persuasion, the various stages of the Trivium coincide with the innate abilities and desires of the students.

Third, classical education is about tools. Classical education provides the students with tools for learning. This is not for the purpose of simply having “knowledge”, but rather that they might have knowledge that can be applied in understanding and interpreting events in their lives and in the world. We desire that our students know the Truth, and then for that to have a great impact on them and the world as they live out the Truth.

Fourth, classical education is western education. Classical education gets back to the roots of our own nation and to the western traditions of Greece and Rome. Other cultures have much to teach us, and we wish expose our children to their beauty. However, all culture must be viewed from a perspective or point of view. Classical education teaches an appreciation of other cultures from the standpoint of knowing and loving our own cultural tradition. In the classical model, the great Western educational tradition is pursued: reading of great literature, studying history from a western perspective, and learning Latin.

Fifth, classical education involves learning Latin: a language which makes all other subjects come alive. Beginning in the second grade, students learn the basics of Latin, enabling their understanding of English to develop solidly, giving them an appreciation for the roots of the English language, and teaching them to think (as Latin is an inflected language which "fits" together in a very orderly way).

Sixth, classical education is both sweet and useful. Fallen man thinks in boxes: if something is useful, beauty is not relevant; and if something is beautiful, it is probably not handy. On the contrary, sweetness and beauty are not, in a classical education, "extras" to be added on, but at the heart of learning well. It is the mixture of the good, lovely, and sweet, with what is practical and useful which makes for a true education. Classical education aims at this mixture.

Seventh, classical education is an ordinary education. There is nothing extraordinary about classical education. If it seems so, it is because we have forgotten how education can be. It is not elitist--it is an education for mothers, mechanics, doctors, janitors, lawyers, judges, plumbers, pilots, and preachers. It is an education that will challenge each individual to live up to his or her potential. Because many of us have not had the benefit of a classical education, it will be a challenge to both students and parents alike. But this will not be the case for your children. They will be given the tools and be well equipped to pass on a heritage of faith to the next generation. We are committed to making our school available to as many people as possible. We are committed to making our school accessible to any who are willing to apply themselves to excellence, regardless of their background, income level, race, or national origin. The fact is that an ordinary education should be about parents and students who are eager to work hard and truly experience the joy of learning, which in reality is extraordinary.. 

Aletheia School welcomes you to learn more about our school by contacting the office at (309) 253-0584