Our Philosophy of Education

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At Covenant Classical Academy, we believe language is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity, reflecting His own nature as the divine Word. God created us to communicate, and He Himself is a communicative God—speaking creation into existence, revealing truth in Scripture, and making Himself known through His Son, the very “Word” of God. Through language, truth is revealed, relationships are formed, and beauty is expressed. Our curriculum includes the Great Books of Western Civilization, allowing students to engage directly with the foundational ideas that have shaped our world. Latin—the language of educated discourse for over a thousand years—opens the door to this rich intellectual tradition. Studying Latin and Greek grants access to classical wisdom and key theological writings, including core doctrines of the Protestant Reformation. Latin also deepens understanding of Romance languages  and significantly enlarges English vocabulary which owes more than half of its words to the mother tongue. Because Latin underpins much of the terminology in law, science, and medicine, it offers practical benefits, Greek provides context for reading the New Testament. Most importantly, learning language trains students to see how words convey meaning, equipping them to know the God who reveals Himself through the written word.

At Covenant Classical Academy, we view mathematics as more than numbers and formulas—it is a window into the order, wisdom, and beauty of God’s creation. Every pattern, proportion, and relationship reflects the intelligence and creativity of the Creator who sustains all things. We teach math to reveal objective truth, to cultivate precise thinking, logical reasoning, and a love of truth, training students to observe carefully, analyze clearly, and solve problems with diligence and integrity. Through the study of mathematics, students learn to order their thoughts, delight in the harmony of God’s world, and prepare to serve others wisely and faithfully in every calling to which He leads them.

At Covenant Classical Academy, we believe science begins in wonder—every star in the heavens, every seed in the soil, and every pattern in nature reveals the power and wisdom, order, and beauty of our Creator. We teach students to observe carefully, think clearly, and approach the study of creation with curiosity and reverence.  At Covenant, science is rooted in classical Christian education, science at our school trains students not merely to understand how things work but to see that creation proclaims God’s handiwork. Our aim is to form students who see science as a calling: to steward God’s world faithfully, serve their neighbors wisely, and glorify Christ in every vocation.

At Covenant, we study the Bible because it is the perfect Word of God that points to Christ, the perfect Son of God, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. With the help of the Spirit of God, the study of Scripture will direct the study of every subject as it frames how students view reality. Our goal is for students to see the world, and their lives in it, through the lens of Scripture. A grammatical, logical and rhetorical approach to the study of the Bible will yield learners who understand not only what it says, but also what it means and how to apply it as a worshiper of God. From memorization and catechesis (we will be using New City Catechism) to theology and discipleship, students will engage with God’s word both academically and devotionally.

At Covenant, we teach history as a divine invitation to remember the unfolding story of God’s providence and humanity’s response to it. Scripture calls God’s people to remember His works and learn from the past, for wisdom is timeless and humanity forgetful. Through the study of the Great Books and the Western Tradition, students encounter the enduring truths of courage, virtue, and folly displayed throughout the ages. History becomes more than names and dates; it is a training ground for discernment, equipping students to confront the falsehoods of their own time with the collective wisdom of those who have gone before. In seeing God’s hand across generations, they grow in gratitude and faith, understanding that they, too, have been placed in this moment of history for His glory and their good (Es 4:14).

At Covenant, we believe our God is the God of stories. Though He could have revealed Himself in any way, He chose to give us a divinely inspired, sixty-six-book narrative filled with setting, conflict, and redemption. Humanity, made in His image, reflects this divine creativity through stories of our own. When rightly understood, fiction is not falsehood but a means of perceiving truth.

Through engagement with the Great Books—those enduring works that have shaped thought and culture—students enter the great conversation of humanity about what is good, true, and beautiful. They learn to read deeply, discerning virtue and truth within the imaginations of God and man. As they study, they uncover how their own thinking and culture have been formed by generations seeking God’s truth in creation.

As C.S. Lewis wrote, our aim is to cultivate “men with chests”—individuals whose reason, imagination, and affections are harmonized, prepared to take their place in God’s grand story.

At Covenant, we believe that humanities represents the culmination of the educational pursuits our students will take during the course of their instructional journey. Beginning with a right understanding of the Lord (Prov 1:7), our students will discover their true identity as human beings and their place in the long lineage of God’s created world. Using facts and elements acquired in the hard sciences, students will uncover the timeless truths, general goodness, and enduring beauty interwoven by God into the created order. Through the writings and experiences of generations before them, students will learn to identify and promote that which is good and profitable for human flourishing. Far from simply being an intellectual exercise or frivolous escapism, this study provokes students to reflect on the “whys” behind the universe, as well as fostering within them a knowledge of the virtue and courage required to rise to their role in the future stories of our world. It is in this result where students begin to glorify God through not just a knowledge of His attributes (JS 2:19), but with heart, mind, and strength motivated and equipped to serve Him tangibly, come what may. 

At Covenant Classical Academy, we believe that art, rightly understood, is not self-expression for its own sake but a pursuit of beauty that reveals truth and glorifies God. We believe that art is a reflection of God’s own creativity and a means by which we participate in His divine nature. As beings made in the image of a Creator, we are called to cultivate imagination, craftsmanship, and wonder—ordering our affections toward what is true, good, and beautiful.  We aim to nurture artists who create not to exalt themselves but to serve others, bearing witness to the beauty of holiness. Whether painting, sculpting, or drawing, our students learn that creativity is an act of stewardship—an offering of skill and imagination to the One who made all things – the Author of all beauty.

At Covenant Classical Academy, we teach that music is a gift from God, created for His glory. Music education is not merely technical but moral and spiritual and is not an individual pursuit but a communal one as students learn to sing songs, hymns and Spiritual songs (Col 3:16). Our philosophy of music seeks to cultivate rightly ordered affections, artistic excellence, preparing students to worship God, serve others, and steward their gifts with wisdom and humility. Students are taught to love that which is beautiful and not simply what is entertaining. Students will be trained in the fundamentals of music: theory, history, performance, and appreciation. We emphasize disciplined practice, ensemble participation, and the pursuit of high standards in musical craftsmanship.

At Covenant Classical Academy, we believe that the body, like the mind and soul, is a gift from God to be trained, disciplined, and used for His glory. Physical education is not merely about athletic skill or competition but about cultivating self-control, perseverance, humility, and joy through movement and play. As image-bearers of God, our students are called to steward their bodies as instruments of worship and service. Through exercise, teamwork, and healthy habits, they learn to honor the Creator by caring for His creation—themselves—and by treating others with respect and fairness. Physical education provides a vital context for teaching virtue. The playground and playing field become classrooms where students practice courage in challenge, patience in loss, gratitude in victory, and fellowship in every circumstance.