Lutheran Not Reformed Classical Education: A National Lutheran Schools Week Conversation with Rev. Dr. Tom Korcok
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Online Interview with Rev. Dr. Tom Korcok by Mrs. Jocelyn Benson, Wittenberg Academy, for National Lutheran Schools Week 2024, January 24, 2024, transcribed by Dr. Jackquelyn Veith. JB: Today we’ll talk about the idea of what we would call reformed classical education. As good Lutherans, we should probably define our terms. But first of all, […]
Why become a member of the CCLE?
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Why become a member of the CCLE? Because you will enjoy discounts, resources, and opportunities while supporting classical Lutheran education! There are two types of membership: Household Membership ($75 annually), which provides: And Institutional Membership ($200-$350 annually, depending on school size), which provides: Please contact Anna Martin for more information!
CCLE Certified Teacher Spotlight: Marie MacPherson
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Marie MacPherson has her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is certified by the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education. She and her husband Ryan have been homeschooling their children since 2010, the oldest of whom has now graduated with an Associate’s degree, and is an aid in a classical Lutheran school. Before their move to […]
CCLE Certified Teacher Spotlight: Brittany Newton Wilber
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Brittany Newton Wilber’s formation as a Lutheran school teacher began at home. Her parents, Tom and Jeannie, modeled and encouraged regular corporate worship, Scripture memory, and daily devotions. Her uncle, Rev. Ken Krause, introduced her to New Testament Greek during her elementary years. Her grandpa, Rev. E. George Krause, inculcated a love of language and […]
Free PDF Download: Classical Schools in America: A Movement of Hope
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The Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education was recently featured in a paper published by the Heritage Foundation as one of the nine largest classical school associations in the United States. Here is an excerpt from “Classical Schools in America: A Movement of Hope”: “Responding to parental demand for more options and input regarding their children’s […]
Learn Greek with the Institute for Classical Lutheran Education
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What is Lutheran about classical Lutheran education?
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What is the most important, universally binding principle that is embraced by classical Lutheran educators? Without question, it is our confession of faith. Classical Lutheran educators hold to Mark I, which states: “The school confesses and incorporates a commitment to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects of its educational mission as […]
Why Latin?
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People often ask the question: “Why Latin?” Classical Lutheran schools typically start formal Latin instruction in third grade or younger. Latin is considered a staple in classical education. But why? Here is an excerpt from the CCLE’s second edition of Adopting Classical Lutheran Education, which provides insight on the value of studying Latin: Historically, in […]
Register Now for Spring Classes
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Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Registration is now open for Greek and Latin classes with the Institute for Classical Lutheran Education. Classes will be taught through the CCLE’s new online learning management system. Live and recorded classes, quizzes, and interactive assignments to reinforce learning will be included. Classes are capped, so space […]