Embracing the Trivium: The Foundation of a Classical Education at Covenant Classical Academy
The Trivium is a method of teaching that is based on the natural phases of student development. It focuses on three areas: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. The goal of the Trivium is to teach students how to think critically, logically, and to reclaim the sense of wonder in the world around them.
At Covenant Classical Academy, a private Christian school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, we believe that the Trivium is the foundation of a classical education. Our curriculum is based on the Trivium and is infused with a Christocentric ethos and biblical worldview. This approach helps students to see the connections between their faith and the world around them.
The curriculum at Covenant Classical Academy is centered around the great works of Western civilization. By studying these works, students gain a foundation of knowledge and cultural literacy that will serve them well in college and in life. They learn to think critically, logically, and to reclaim the sense of wonder in the world around them.
The Trivium method of teaching is also student-centered. Teachers act as guides, helping students to discover and explore the world around them. This approach is designed to cultivate a love of learning in students and to prepare them for success in college and in life.
The Trivium approach has many benefits, some of which include:
- Development of critical thinking skills
- Exposure to the great works of Western civilization
- Student-centered learning approach
- Focus on natural phases of student development
"Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity." - Proverbs 3:1-2
This verse reinforces the importance of acquiring knowledge and wisdom through education, as well as the importance of keeping that knowledge close to one's heart and putting it into practice in daily life.
In addition to the academic benefits, a classical education also aims to develop the heart and cultivate the Seven Christian Virtues. By recognizing and exemplifying virtue, beauty, and truth, students learn to reflect God's grace in the Imago Dei.
The Trivium is the foundation of a classical education, such as the one offered at Covenant Classical Academy. By returning to the classic liberal arts, students are trained to think critically, logically, and reclaim the sense of wonder in the world around them. Additionally, the focus on the great works of Western civilization and the cultivation of virtues, help students to become free-thinking students who love to learn and are unafraid to think critically and reclaim the sense of wonder in the world around them.
