How does a Classical Christian approach to education compare to others? The chart below suggests some things to consider.
CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
-
Christ-centered education
-
Development of critical thinking – “Why?”
-
Emphasis on the true, good and beautiful
-
Integrated interdisciplinary learning
-
Appreciation of Western Civilization
-
Latin taught as a core requirement
-
Humanities and fine arts emphasis
-
Requires the student to learn how to learn
-
Mastery as working to one’s fullest potential
-
Lifelong love of learning as the ultimate goal
-
Truth is objective, knowable and absolute
-
Parents as primary educators
|
|
MODERN EDUCATION
-
Education for information
-
Development of correct procedures –“How?”
-
Emphasis on politically correct
-
Fragmented and disjointed learning
-
Critique of Western Civilization
-
Requires the student to learn how to pass tests
-
Mastery as measured by test grades
-
Graduation as the ultimate goal
-
Self-actualization, personal peace and affluence
-
Teachers as primary educators
|