Courses

  • 1 Lesson

    Hamlet

    Dr. Junius Johnson—a classical Christian educator, author, and Yale-trained scholar of theology, philosophy, and literature—provides an introduction to Shakespeare’s Hamlet with a half-hour lecture sharing…
  • 18 Lessons

    How to Teach History

    In this course, veteran history educator Wes Callihan traces the history of history, explores its purpose and value in the classical tradition, and discusses the…
  • 15 Lessons

    Introduction to Classical Education

    The renewal of classical education has grown significantly over the last two decades. However, even seasoned classical educators agree that it can still be difficult to…
  • 15 Lessons

    Latin for the Grammar School Teacher

    This course offers demonstration lessons from two curriculum lines offered by Classical Academic Press: Song School Latin (for grades one and two) and Latin for…
  • 11 Lessons

    Leadership and the Liberal Arts

    Join Dr. Christopher Perrin as he walks through what many classical thinkers have to say about leadership and the liberal arts. Learn about how virtue is…
  • 5 Lessons

    Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

    In one of his most engaging presentations, Andrew Pudewa details the four arts of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. What is the difference between…
  • 1 Lesson

    Macbeth

    Dr. Junius Johnson—a classical Christian educator, author, and Yale-trained scholar of theology, philosophy, and literature—provides an introduction to Shakespeare’s Macbeth tracking the supernatural elements and…
  • 19 Lessons

    Myth Made Fact

    Course Introduction With C. S. Lewis, whose own acceptance of Christ hinged on his understanding that Christ is the myth become fact, this course will…
  • 13 Lessons

    Narration: A Classical Guide

    Course Introduction The English educator and reformer Charlotte Mason (1842 – 1923) encouraged the practice of a reading practice called narration in which students learned…
  • 9 Lessons

    On Teaching Fairy Stories

    Dr. Junius Johnson—a classical Christian educator, author, and Yale-trained scholar of theology, philosophy, and literature—opens this course with a definition of faerie and fairyland, lays…
  • 31 Lessons

    ParentU: Is Classical Education Right for Your Children?

    ParentU is a free resource of ClassicalU for parents who want to learn more about this educational tradition. No user account or subscription is required…
  • 12 Lessons

    Patristics and Christian Learning

    In this course, Dr. Jordan Wood reviews what the New Testament and the earlier Christian writers up through Augustine and Maximus the Confessor have to…
  • 11 Lessons

    Performing Shakespeare in Your Classroom

    In this course, Timothy McIntosh works with five students to demonstrate his approach to teaching Shakespeare’s plays through performance. Tim insists upon starting with performance…
  • 7 Lessons

    Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator

    This brief, five-seminar course is based on the book Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator by Dr. David Diener. Dr. Diener completed a dual PhD in philosophy and philosophy of education at Indiana University, and works at Hillsdale College, where he is the headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and a lecturing professor of education. In five weeks of study, teachers will come to understand the contributions the great philosopher Plato has made to the tradition of classical education.

  • 15 Lessons

    Principles of Classical Pedagogy

    In this course, Dr. Christopher Perrin presents the essential principles of classical pedagogy that have been part of the classical tradition of education and explains…
  • 8 Lessons

    Principles of Classical Pedagogy II

    This course features master classical educator Andrew Kern of the CiRCE Institute, a coauthor of The Lost Tools of Writing and of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America and…
  • 14 Lessons

    Reading and Teaching The Odyssey

    In this course you will read through Homer’s The Odyssey, guided and inspired by St. John’s College tutors Dr. Eva Brann (who has tutored at St. John’s…
  • 7 Lessons

    Scholé (Restful) Learning

    In this course, Dr. Christopher Perrin helps educators to more deeply understand and apply the tradition of contemplation and restful learning encompassed by the word scholé. Most Americans…
  • 5 Lessons

    Scholé Muses 1: Classical Education at Home: Foundations

    This is the first course (of four) designed by veteran homeschoolers (the six “Scholé Muses”) for homeschoolers. These women are experienced classical educators who also…
  • 13 Lessons

    Scholé Muses 2: Classical Education at Home: Curriculum and Pedagogy

    This is the second course (of four) designed by veteran homeschoolers (the six “Scholé Muses”) for homeschoolers. These women are experienced classical educators who also…