Classical Christian Education
Links for Homeschoolers
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Historical Perspectives on the Trivium The Trivium in Historical Perspective A hotlist of historical narratives, overviews, and classic writings on education, the Seven Liberal Arts, and classical education from antiquity to the modern day. Dorothy Sayers' paper, presented at Oxford University in 1947, touched off the current renewal of interest in classical education. Classical Christian Education: A Look at Some History Ben House explores the classical roots and early American adaptation of classical education. Articles About Classical and Christian Education Look here for a large collection of introductory articles about the nature of classical education, its structure, and its goals. On the Necessity of Classical Christian Education This group of articles centers on the reasons why classical education should be pursued and the positive benefits it confers on our culture. Explore this link for a bevy of articles with some practical tips on teaching Great Books, history, the arts, rhetoric, and more. On the Nature of Christian Education An assortment of articles about Christian education, what it is and what it isn't. Five Star Sites Christine Miller has produced a comprehensive overview for teaching the Trivium, with a detailed scope-and-sequence, suggested books and curricula, and an extensive discourse about how and why to teach each subject. We highly recommend this site. The web home of Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer, authors of The Well-Trained Mind, offers chapters from the book, newsletters, handouts from their convention seminars, and general homeschooling information and links. The Bluedorns offer a number of good articles, Teaching the Trivium magazine, a catalog with one-of-a-kind products, seminar information, and several e-mail support loops. Newsletters Classical Christian Homeschooling Newsletter Material for this newsletter is derived from the posts to several closed classical email discussion loops. Classis is the newsletter of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools. Several articles are online, and others may be requested at no cost. An online newsletter from Memoria Press. The Well-Trained Mind Newsletter Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer publish this online newsletter based on the book of the same name. Messageboards Classical Homeschooling Messageboard A messageboard located at Christine Miller's Classical Christian Homeschooling website, for those interested in discussing how they are implementing classical homeschooling in general, and Christine's suggestions in particular. Classical Homeschooling at Vegsource This new board joins the rest of the Vegsource family of homeschooling messageboards; expect lots of traffic here. The Well-Trained Mind Messageboard Several forums are linked here for those who are implementing the ideas contained in the Susan Wise Bauer/Jessie Wise book "The Well-Trained Mind". Eclectic Classical Homeschool Messageboards Several forums specializing in homeschooling classically by using various teaching materials. E-mail Support Loops This is a list for Catholics who are loyal to the Magisterium and who are currently using the Classical method in homeschooling their children. This list is closed for the time being. However, there is a waiting list; if you are interested, please email the moderator. We are a group of Christian families homeschooling classically, and holding to a particular Protestant statement of faith. Our main emphasis is on the Grammar stage of the Trivium, as described by Dorothy Sayers in her essay, "The Lost Tools of Learning". While discussions are geared to this topic, we hope to build community and we open discussion to other aspects of homeschooling. Membership is limited to promote fellowship and the initimacy not often found on more public groups. Requirements for joining CCEHome2 are agreement with our statement of faith and a desire to actively participate in the conversation. Inactive members may be unsubscribed from time to time to make room for new members. Welcome! We are homeschooling families who are using the classical approach to education as outlined in the book Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum by Laura Berquist or her independent study program "Mother of Divine Grace". We hope to give practical support and help to each other as we apply the Trivium in our homes with our own children. We seek to be open to Christian families, or those sympathetic to Christianity. The Classical Christian Homeschooling List is the e-mail discussion forum for website users and visitors of Classical Christian Homeschooling. Our purpose is to discuss practical application of classical educational theory, from a Biblical perspective, to homeschooling. CCS Latin Teachers E-mail Loop This list is the main vehicle of the new Classical and Christian Latin Teachers' Support Group. Please post questions regarding teaching Latin, answers to questions, classroom experiences, curriculum suggestions, encouragement, prayer requests, any thing you have found helpful and especially quality Latin materials you have created, etc. The purpose of this list is to provide support for those of us striving to teach Latin in a Christian school or homeschool setting. CCS Greek Teachers E-mail Loop This list is a vehicle for the Classical Christian Greek Teachers support group, serving those who teach Greek in Christian schools or in homeschools. It is modelled after the CCSLatinTeachers list. Please post questions regarding teaching Greek and useful texts, answers to questions, classroom experiences, curriculum suggestions, encouragement, any thing you have found helpful and especially quality Greek materials you have found or created, etc. The purpose of this list is to provide support for those of us striving to teach Greek in a Christian school or homeschool setting. Christian-Classical E-mail Loop This is a list for the discussion of Christian classical education as understood by the approach laid out by Dorothy Sayers in her essay and Doug Wilson in his books/publications. It is intended for the promotion and growth of the Christian classical movement in primary and secondary education, whether traditional school, home-school, or co-op. Christian Classical CM E-mail Loop This is a loop for Christians who are combining classical education methods with Charlotte Mason ideas in their homeschools. We are accepting new members with children of ALL STAGES! Come join us as we discuss all aspects of Classical Christian Education in the Homeschool. We have a distinct Statement of Faith, centered in the Protestant traditions. Among our members you will find users of a variety of curricula and methods relating to Classical Christian Education. Classical Curricula E-mail Service This is an email service allowing individuals to advertise their used classical curricula for sale. It is open to any individual participating in either a Christian classical support loop or currently subscribed to a classical support digest. Classical Homeschool E-mail Loop An email discussion list for those interested in a classical approach to homeschool education from the original trivium, and based on a Biblical worldview. This list is for contributions and encouragement, not debate. Home educators, who desire implementing Charlotte Mason methods along with their use of the classical educational philosophy described in "The Well-Trained Mind", this list is for you! This is a list for homeschoolers using a classical education, specifically following the "Well Trained Mind." This is not a religious list. Anyone who wants to create a classical education for their child(ren) is welcome to join us. No flaming allowed. Secular Classical Homeschoolers This is a group for secular homeschoolers who are using the classical method to teach their children. This list is for sharing our days, offering support, asking questions and anything else that pertains to our secularly homeschooling our children with the classical method. Welcome! For Classical Education homeschoolers following the model of the Trivium, both Catholics and Protestants; still open to new members. The participants on this list discuss the book "The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home" by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer. Although we have a moderator, we do not have any "experts" -- we're all trying to figure out how to apply these principles in our own home, according to our own experiences. This group is open to all homeschoolers who are interested in learning more about classical education methods. The families on this list discuss the book "The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home" by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer. This group is open to all homeschooling families who are interested in learning more about classical education methods. This list is here to discuss how to implement TWTM into everyday life and all that goes along with it. Online Tutorial and Classical Homeschooling Services Covenant Home offers homeschoolers a complete classical curriculum from a Reformed perspective. Escondido Tutorial Service Homepage ETS offers a wide array of tutorials in Latin and Greek, maths and logic, literature and rhetoric, and much more. A wonderful resources page and a confession of faith that includes the mission statement for the ACCS are also online. Institute for the Study of the Liberal Arts and Sciences ISLAS offers several levels of tutorials for ages 10 through adult. Kolbe Academy offers a Catholic classical homeschooling curriculum. Oxford provides online tutorials on the Great Books, Latin, Rhetoric, Shakespeare, Logic, and more. Schola Classical Tutorials Homepage Schola offers online tutorials in classical languages, the great books of literature and history, rhetoric, and logic. Further Readings on Classical and Liberal Education An Annotated Bibliography on Classical Education Wesley Callihan has gathered a list of writings on classical education ranging from antiquity to the present day. St. John's Reading List on Liberal Education Suggestions from this St. John's College list include Adler's How to Read a Book, Lewis' The Abolition of Man, and other 20th century writings about education. Beyond Rhetoric: College Level Reading Lists The reading list for the 4-year curriculum at St. John's College, MD and NM. St. John's College is a liberal arts college with no religious affiliation. Syllabus, Thomas Aquinas College The reading list for the 4-year curriculum at Thomas Aquinas College, CA. Thomas Aquinas College is a Catholic institution. Classical Christian School Associations The Association of Classical and Christian Schools Classical Schools Online Baton Rouge Classical Christian School, LA Providence Classical School, TX Classical Colleges Online
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