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Literature
"A college president I know keeps three books on his night table: the Bible, the Iliad, and Louis Auchincloss' 1964 novel The Rector of Justin. When I once asked him, "Why the novel?," he responded, "Because it raises questions I cannot answer or ignore, the sort of questions that possess a wisdom apart from answers." - David Hicks, Norms and Nobility
Great literature has the ability to shape the soul. It trains the moral imagination, awakens wonder, and invites students to wrestle with timeless questions about God, man, virtue, truth, and beauty. Through careful reading and lively discussion, students learn to discern what is noble, to love what is good, and to critique ideas that fall short when measured against the light of Scripture. In the company of the Great Books, young people encounter the best thoughts of the Western Christian tradition and grow in wisdom and empathy.
Over the coming years, students will develop the habit of reading great literature with understanding and delight, and they'll grow in their ability to see the world through a Christian lens.
Tuesday Classes
Throughout the year we will read and discuss 2-4 Great Books together, thoughtfully exploring the characters, themes, and ideas. The students will be guided through an examination of the works, as Christian worldviews are internalized and ideas that don't align with Scripture are challenged by God's Word.
The titles are still being finalized, but rest assured that we will choose only works that have stood the test of time.