Classicus Curriculum for Communities

FOR Communities

Curriculum

Founded in

THEOLOGY

supported by

LOGIC

leading to confidence in

RHETORIC

Why Classicus?

Christ-centered homeschool curriculum
Classical model of learning connects with practicality
Comprehensive curriculum with a simple structure & layout
Community-based focus provides local control to families
Consolidated & integrated to maximize time & efficiency
Connects Bible, speech & debate, and classical education
Consumable for easy tracking and accountability
Collaborates with leading Biblical worldview curriculums

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Why is Theology a Core Subject?

One of the most important aspects of the classical model of education is the insistence on asking and answering questions, on understanding WHY you believe WHAT you believe. The study of Theology– through weekly research of apologetics topics and reading of selected theological books– prepares each of the students to not just ask critical questions but also to answer them… with logic, science and (most importantly) the Bible.

Students can gain knowledge in various subjects, but true wisdom cannot exist apart from the Holy Spirit and a relationship with Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal of this curriculum is to put daily focus on the Kingdom of God and teach students to habitually point others to Christ. Studying theology teaches the students to drink consistently from the deep well of the Scriptures, while at the same time, offering out this living water to others as an extended hand to a parched culture. We are often tempted to merely dip our toes in the water of spiritual truth. We are called, however, to soak it up, into our very being, so much so that the overflow of that truth splashes and enriches everyone around us.

Why Logic and Rhetoric?

While every subject teaches some aspect of the classical trinity of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, it is not enough to merely know what is true, know what is good or know what is beautiful. Unlike all the animals, God specifically gave mankind the ability to speak: to persuade, to change minds and realign hearts towards Him. James, the half brother of Jesus, compares the tongue to the rudder of a ship; though it is a small percentage of the boat, it controls where the entire crew, cargo and captain go. This is why Classicus puts a large emphasis on speaking and debating.

Rather than an emphasis on mere rhetorical talent, the logic subject teaches students to reason well before speaking. The very idea of logic points to a Creator because it assumes that there is an objective, binary reality of logical and illogical, true and false, right and wrong. Whether through formal logic such as syllogisms, or through informal logic like debate, students ultimately learn and reflect truth, goodness and beauty to others. Aside from studying Scripture, many students say speech and debate is the most formative and beneficial part of education. Almost nothing is more powerful, nor more important, than the tongue.

“My aim, then, is the education of the perfect orator… [I]t is surely the orator who will have the greatest mastery of all such departments of knowledge and the greatest power to express it in words.”

-Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 1, Chapter 1

The 5 Canons

of Rhetoric

are the backbone

of a classical

education!

STUDENT GUIDE

Emphasis on Theology & Apologetics

Scripture references & memorization
Provides discussion topics for parents & students
Provides links & helpful resources
Connects Christianity with culture

Speech & Debate Integration

Aligns with Stoa Christian Homeschool Speech & Debate
Makes classical education and competition manageable
Includes debate cases, resources and teaching tools
Provides easy transition into competition

Consumable:

Accountability checklists
Progress and grade tracking
Review & thought questions
Parent “Dinner Discussions”
Notetaking sections

STUDENT GUIDE SAMPLES

Fall 2024-25

Classicus is divided into three levels from middle to high school

Medius means “middle” in Latin

Medius is for ages 12-14

Summus means “uppermost” in Latin

Summus I is designed for ages 14-16

Summus II is designed for ages 16-18

Medius: 7th-8th Grade

Summus I: 9th-10th Grade

Summus II: 11th-12th Grade

In addition to the 3 levels of study

there are two patterns, “A” and “B”

for a total of 6 years of study

Pattern A launches

this Fall!

Launching 2025-26

Leader Guides:

Our Leader Guides assist community leaders with structure by providing a clear weekly in-community outline to follow, while providing the necessary freedom to adjust to the needs of the community.

A few features of our leader guides: