Classes

The Institute for Classical Lutheran Education exists to advance the mission of the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE), which is dedicated “to promote, establish, and equip individuals and schools committed to confessional Lutheran doctrine and a classical approach to education.” In service of this mission, the Institute provides classical Lutheran educators with opportunities to refine their teaching craft, deepen their academic knowledge, and strengthen their professional skills.

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Through a comprehensive program of continuing education and professional development, the Institute supports multiple facets of the educator’s vocation, including pedagogy, school administration, and mastery of the classical liberal arts. By offering high-quality instruction, practical resources, and a supportive Lutheran community, the Institute equips educators to cultivate intellectually rigorous, spiritually grounded, and culturally rich learning environments in their classrooms, schools, and homeschools. In doing so, it strengthens the broader network of classical Lutheran education and helps form students who are prepared to confess and defend their faith, reason soundly, and engage the world with wisdom and virtue.

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The CCLE Institute offers three distinct types of educational opportunities designed to serve a variety of learning needs and schedules:

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Fifteen-Week Courses
These robust courses provide a comprehensive and structured learning experience, including regular assignments, formal assessment, instructor grading, and meaningful feedback. Continuing education credit is awarded. Classes are capped at 20 students to encourage active participation and substantive classroom discussion.

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Six-Week Intensives
Intensive courses offer a shorter, focused engagement with a particular topic. These courses may include assigned readings to support rich classroom discussion but do not include formal assessment or grading. Continuing education credit is awarded. Classes are capped at 20 students to provide ample opportunities for participation and interaction.

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Webinars
Webinars are typically offered in one to three sessions and provide accessible, concise presentations on targeted subjects. With no required assignments, they are ideal for participants seeking enrichment without ongoing coursework commitments. Class sizes are not limited.

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All Institute offerings are delivered as synchronous (live) sessions, with recordings available for later viewing. Each format encourages active participation and thoughtful discussion within a confessional Lutheran and classical educational framework.