Fall Symposium

Classical Lutheran Education: A Growing Movement

October 18-19, 2024
Our Savior Lutheran School
1916 Ridgewood Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49506

You are invited to join us for our second annual fall symposium presented by the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education (CCLE). Gather with other educators, students, and guests on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Our Savior Church & School in Grand Rapids, Michigan to learn more about classical Lutheran education. Registration is FREE.

Find out why an increasing number of Christian schools are adopting this time-tested educational approach and why more educators are understanding the value of the pedagogy and principles reinforced by the classical liberal arts. Guest speakers Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle, (Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN), Mollie Hemmingway, (Executive Editor, The Federalist), Nathaniel Pullmann, (Headmaster, Redeemer Classical School, Fort Wayne, IN), Julia Habrecht, (Headmaster, Our Savior Lutheran School, Grand Rapids, MI), Katie Schuermann, (Pastor’s Wife, University Lutheran Church, Champaign, IL) will discuss what classical Lutheran education is and is not, why it is a growing movement, and how you can benefit from the rich heritage of classical Lutheran education.

Attendees will receive one continuing education credit for attending (per request).

This conference is geared toward ages 13 and up. There is no children’s programming or childcare provided, but children are welcome to register and must stay with parents at all times. 

Registration is FREE and opens on September 1, 2024. Space is limited.

Please contact Anna Martin at Executive.Director@ccle.org with any questions.

Schedule

Friday, October 18

6:00 p.m. – Registration

7:00 p.m. – Meet and greet reception with speakers and classical educators

9:00 p.m. – End

Saturday, October 19
8:30 a.m. – Matins
 
9:15 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle – “Bringing up our Children in the Way of Christ”
 
10:15 a.m. – Break
 
10:30 a.m. – Katie Schuermann – “Keeping the Attention of our Children”

11:30 a.m. – Lunch

12:30 p.m. – Nathaniel Pullmann – “Three Steps Toward a More Humane Education”

1:30 p.m. – Break

1:45 p.m. – Mollie Hemingway – “Countering the Culture: The Joys of Raising Children with the Help of Classical Lutheran Education”
 
3:00 p.m. – Closing Itinerarium / Book signing with Mollie Hemingway and Katie Schuermann

Menu

Dinner:

Brenham barbeque, brisket and sausage from Pioneer Barbeque, Potatoes, Green Beans, Ice tea

Lunch:

Pulled pork sandwiches, Coleslaw, Chips, Ice tea