What is Arete?

Introduction

Arete is the Greek word for excellence, virtue

In classical Humanities

In Christian theology

In life

We want to bring excellence back to education. After 10 years of experience, seeing the wisdom of the traditional approach.

Our Distinctives: Classical, Christian, Practical

Classical

Many teachers and administrators are new to classical education. In many schools, "classical" is a new theory about they way schools are supposed to work, but not a true description of how the school works. Among the most common problems in classical schools are "mission drift" and inexperienced teachers.

Arete is built upon 10 years of experience in the classical classroom. We mean to refocus "classical education" onto excellence:

Classical: Arete is centered on the excellent works of Christian culture and thought.

-Focus on upper-level Humanities study.

-Interest in celebrating the best works, and in depth

-C.S. Lewis as a guide

Christian

In some schools, "Christian" is a description of a common faith held by all teachers.

In a truly Christian school, the Christian worldview is not a just a subject, but the environment in which everything else is understood.

Christian: Arete is centered on the excellencies of God.

-Christians need biblical theology

Practical

Arete is crafted to promote virtue of godly character and lifestyle.

-Christian character

-Passing on practice

-Traditional understanding: young men and women have proper design and

excellence

-Life skills

Not a first attempt, not j publisher or curriculum, but a teacher with experience. (See website for more of Mr. Page's background)

Christian- not just generic Christian, but rooted in evangelical biblical theology

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