Astronomy in the Quadrivium
Astronomy crowns the sequence of the mathematical arts because it unites arithmetic, geometry, and music in a sublime study of the cosmos itself.
Paradise Lost: The Christian Epic
Each year, New Aberdeen students pore over a single work of literature from the classical Christian tradition. This fall, they are becoming well acquainted with John Milton’s Paradise Lost: Of Man’s First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast(e) Brought Death into the World, and…
How to Think, or What to Think?
This quip in classical education does not accurately express the educational goals. According to many of its proponents, classical education teaches students “how to think, not what to think.” This axiom juxtaposes the tendency in modern education to indoctrinate students into an ideology without offering them time-tested tools to interact with ideas on their own….
Science in Classical Christian Education
The natural sciences are critical to a proper Classical Christian Education. The four arts in the quadrivium explained the ancient cosmology, providing the pupil with a deeper appreciation of God’s world. Dr. Williams addresses the Christian worldview behind the sciences, and he demonstrates how New Aberdeen students would explore astronomy in a classical setting.
Ministry Preparation at New Aberdeen
“None of these benefits of a classical education are more basic to ministry in the Church than the graces and gifts of Christ. But they can be the means that the Spirit of Christ uses to better equip the preacher, pastor, and churchman for his noble task.”
What Hath Classical Education To Do With AI, Part II: Curriculum
By Joshua Pauling In Part 1 of this series, I briefly laid out how classical education, in its assessment and pedagogy, is ready to handle the AI Age. Here in Part 2, I explore how the same is true for a classical curriculum. Robin Phillips and I address the challenges of the digital age for…
What Hath Classical Education To Do With AI, Part 1: Assessment and Pedagogy
By Josh Pauling, Guest Contributor In the summer of 2024, Open AI, a leading company in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), released its latest version of ChatGPT, called GPT-4o, where the “o” stands for “omni,” meaning all. This “omni-tool” can generate text, audio, and images, speak in a human voice, and perceive and interpret…
Music in Classical Christian Education
by Ryan Smith, D.M.A. How much does your classical Christian community instill the art of music in its students? Historically, music has held a high place in Classical Christian Education (CCE). The first important reason is more broadly philosophical, while the second is specifically Christian. First, the ancients believed that music was essential for a…
Ditch the Majors and Find Your Passion
By Ryan F. Smith, D.M.A. Want to listen to this article instead of reading? Click here to access our new podcast version. This article is a companion to a previous blog, “Dad, I Need to Pick a Major!”Are you stressed out about choosing a major? You’re not alone. I remember calling my undergraduate advisor during…
Dad, I Need to Pick a Major!
Dr. Ryan F. Smith Dad, I can’t wait to go to college! But I need to decide on a major for this application. There are forty-two possible options at this school, and 138 at the other one. How do I pick just one? Have you considered attending New Aberdeen, where you can earn a degree…