Classical Q & A

What is the goal of the Trivium? The goal of the Trivium is to give the student the necessary tools or skills which make him free from his teacher so that he can learn by himself. That’s why the Trivium tools are called the Liberal or liberating Arts. What vocation or...

The Trivium

What is the goal of the Trivium? The goal of the Trivium is to give the student the necessary tools or skills which make him free from his teacher so that he can learn by himself. That’s why the Trivium tools are called the Liberal or liberating Arts. What vocation or...

Reformed = Classical?

Dear Harvey, I am new to classical homeschooling. I have heard a lot about Reformed theology lately and was wondering if they are one in the same with classical education. My answer is probably more than you are asking for, but I don’t know how to show you what...

Similarities and Differences

Your methods differ from that of the other classical educators. They believe that the time is ripe during the grammar stage for the “filling of facts” and encourage the memorization of many things. They begin Latin in the third grade and start with Saxon 1...