Christian worldview in our thinking means that we attempt to take every thought captive to Christ. There are no subjects which are beyond, or outside God’s reach. All of our study and learning are simply an effort to grow in our understanding of God and His creation. We teach students to approach all learning with confidence and curiosity. Jesus is lord over all, and that includes subjects which our culture incorrectly places at odds with our faith. Because all that students study is taught through a Christian lens, practical skills are not merely enough. We desire for students to grow in skill, and knowledge and to grow into better human beings. We do this ultimately to glorify the Lord.
Gospel in our motivation means we are not satisfied with mere obedience of outward behavior—we are after the hearts of our students. We earnestly seek to draw each student in our care closer and closer to the Lord. We go beyond the memorization of bible verses and training moral students. We hope to produce culture warriors who desire to redeem the world for the glory of God.
Classical in our method is a time proven pedagogical style that accounts for a student’s progression of abilities and capitalizes on developmental strengths at each stage of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
Partnered with parents in our community is how we view our responsibility within our vocation. God has given the responsibility of educating children to parents. We take very seriously the trust placed in us when parents choose to partner with us in that endeavor.
The cultural mandate of scripture “charges God’s people with using Creation and all art, science and technology to improve the lives of fellow human beings, which is part of carrying out the Second Greatest Commandment.”(Mays, 2013). Though our students read and study amazing works, though they produce beautiful essays, and breathtaking paintings, it would all be of little worth were it not done for the purposes of God’s kingdom. This is what makes Trinity Christian School different from other schools. A student’s personal endeavors in education are not for mere personal gain of practical skills, but that in the pursuit of greater skill and knowledge, our students would work to bless others in the name of the Lord.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Jeanne Wilks
(Mays, J. The journal of the society for classical learning. Volume VI. Fall 2013. Richmond, VA)