The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. How Can I Raise My Grade In This Class? Joshua Gibbs creates a fictional conversation that highlights some of the problems with students asking for higher grades at the end of the year. Clever, funny, and full of … Continue reading Classical Roundup – May 24th, 2018
By Josh Dyson The subtitle from the ESV editors for Psalm 78 is “Tell the Coming Generation”. In a handwritten note to the side, I have labeled it simply “Education”. Perhaps John Milton Gregory could have based his famous (at least in the CCE world) book, The Seven Laws of Teaching upon this chapter. Maybe he would have written it something like this: 1st Law—Law … Continue reading Psalm 78
We are obsessed with big. No other example is needed than our infatuation with the large, life-changing resolution we make during New Year’s. We commit ourselves to large goals in different areas of our lives constantly: health, relationships, habits, spiritual formations, job success, and many others. I recently came across a philosophy of change and growth from an unlikely place, but from which I believe we can … Continue reading Marginal Gains
The Great Divorce is perhaps one of C. S. Lewis’s most creative works, but it remains also one of his lesser known books. Lewis, himself, in his preface to the book, calls The Great Divorce a “small book.”[1] In spite of its brevity, The Great Divorce has several theological implications, especially with respect to heaven, hell, and the nature of sin. I hope in this … Continue reading The Great Divorce: The Problem of Pride and Its Impact on the Separation between Heaven and Hell
Scott is in Europe, so I (Kyle) am posting on his behalf. I thought it might be fun as Scott takes our School of the Ozarks’ senior class to Greece and Italy to share some pieces we have published from our previous S of O graduates. This week’s Classical Roundup, then, features some of our favorite pieces from former students. Christian Lingner “Life as Maintenance: A … Continue reading Classical Roundup–March 16th, 2018
By Dan Snyder “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the … Continue reading The New Philistine; Objective Polemicist
It’s common knowledge that what we know of as comedy today is derived from the works of the ancient comic playwright, Aristophanes… Ok, perhaps it’s not common knowledge… Anyway, what we know of as comedy today is derived from the works of the ancient comic playwright, Aristophanes. A contemporary of Socrates (and partially to blame for Socrates’ execution), Aristophanes blazed the trail for the … Continue reading The Comic Christ—Our Audacity of Hope
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. WHY USE GREAT BOOKS & WHAT ARE THE GREAT BOOKS Simple answers to great questions in the classical landscape. THE POETIC BEAUTY OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Whether it’s through story, song, or artwork, I’m thankful for the … Continue reading Classical Roundup – March 9th, 2018
By Jenni Carey We have all been there. We take time out of our busy schedules to make way for collaboration. It is looked upon as a time of rest and rejuvenation with colleagues. We get to see old friends and meet new. We enjoy the tea and scones and feel very relaxed going in. Then, little by little, each plenary, each workshop, even each … Continue reading Conquering Conference Calamity
By Ian Mosley, Instructor of Latin, School of the Ozarks The human immune system is a complex bit of machinery. As it learns to define and identify potential threats, it has immense potential to protect us from disease; of course, the most effective diseases find ways around easy identification, using their protean disguises to slip past our defenses. Moreover, having an overzealous immune system can … Continue reading Learning Disabilities and the Classical School
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. Help for the Digitally Drowning Family – Tony Reinke writes a practical and helpful article helping families navigate the technology that can engulf our lives. Classical Education: In It For The Long Haul – Emily Price … Continue reading Classical Roundup – February 16th, 2018
By Ian Mosley, Instructor of Latin, School of the Ozarks “But there is one good point which both these churches have in common — they are both party churches. I think I warned you before that if your patient can’t be kept out of the Church, he ought at least to be violently attached to some party within it. I don’t mean on really doctrinal … Continue reading “Mere Christian Education”?: the Challenges and Possibilities of Ecumenism in Classical Christian Education
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