Live Learning
Summer Lineup
Live Learning
Summer Lineup
Back by Popular Demand!
We asked for your feedback and are offering nineteen courses that received high interest. Only one section per course with our recognized instructors means limited seats so act now!
Pricing starts at $550 (six sessions) and $370.00 (four sessions). Full details below.
Five Courses on Curricular Subjects
June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Join author and scholar Louis Markos on a six-week journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works of Western literature and imagination. In this immersive live course, educators will explore Dante’s vision of the universe, the philosophical and theological depths of his epic, and the intricate moral and poetic structure of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Dr. Markos will illuminate Dante’s world—a world of divine order, classical wisdom, poetic justice, and transcendent love. Whether you are teaching Dante, integrating classical literature into your curriculum, or simply eager to deepen your understanding, this course will equip you with profound insights and rich teaching resources.
July 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 31
(8 to 9:30 PM Eastern)
Join veteran teacher and ClassicalU presenter Dawn Swartz for a six-session deep dive into Singapore Math, a natural fit for the classical curriculum that keeps problem-solving at the heart of mathematical learning. Whether you’re new to this approach or looking to refine your strategies, this course will equip you with essential tools to teach Singapore Math effectively. Explore best practices for developing number sense, guiding students through the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract framework, mastering the bar model strategy, and optimizing daily instruction time. Gain insights into fostering math fact fluency, supporting students with learning differences, and engaging parents in the process. Bring your questions and leave with confidence in teaching math the Singapore way!
June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Join Father Wesley Walker to trace the historical and theological roots of biblical interpretation from the Church Fathers to today. Integrate Lectio Divina into your teaching to inspire students to encounter Scripture as a living word.
May 27, June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
This course with Junius Johnson explores the reshaping of Europe that took place after the erosion of Roman authority in the fifth century. Using the Humanitas History of the Early Middle Ages textbook, we will read and discuss primary sources that tell the story of the birth of the modern European peoples. This course is an excellent orientation for teachers preparing to teach the new Humanitas student text from Classical Academic Press.
May 22, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, 31
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
In this course, Junius Johnson provides an encounter with core works of the classical orchestral tradition that aims not at musical analysis, but rather philosophical reflection on the transcendent truths touched upon by these great works. Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Mahler will help us to reflect on death, loss, grief, and the power of new life through resurrection. No previous musical experience or knowledge necessary: all you need is a patient ear!
Six Courses on the History of Ideas
June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
This course with Karen T. Moore offers the opportunity to enjoy some of the best-loved mythological stories through the poetry of Ovid. In reading the poetry participants will move beyond mere translation to discuss the poet’s style and technique. Alongside the Latin text, participants will also consider great works of art in light of the poems that inspired them. In addition to our weekly meetings, asynchronous assignments are included that not only enrich the class experience, but provide resources to help teachers transform this experience into a set of lesson plans for their own class.
June 10, 12, 17, 19
(8 to 9:30 PM Eastern)
In this course, Dr. David Seibel examines the high-voltage ideas of eight consequential figures who changed educational history. The course looks at both the flaws and the virtues of each figure’s thought from the perspective of a classical educator. This course is aimed primarily at teachers wanting to strengthen their classical foundation and leaders seeking to grasp the origins and development of classical education. Every teacher in the classical movement should be acquainted with the key ideas and methods of each of these monumental figures. This is the course for the person who really wants to know what the word ‘classical’ means. We will explore eight important principles from eight great educational thinkers: Homer’s moral imagination, Plato’s dialectic philosophy, St. Paul’s dogmatic theology, Erasmus’ emphasis on ancient languages, Milton’s vision of education, Pascal’s focus on math, science, and logic, Sayers’ innovation with the trivium, and Adler’s modern recovery of the Great Books for the masses.
June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
In this course with Father Wesley Walker, explore the wisdom of Augustine, the Victorines, Erasmus, Newman, and others to rediscover what it means to be human while reclaiming wonder. Learn to model Christian humanism that equips students to engage the world with intellect, imagination, and grace.
May 28, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 6
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Explore the wealth of resources the fairy tale and fantasy tradition offers to classical educators with Junius Johnson. Readings fromChesterton, Lewis, Tolkien, McDonald, W.B. Yeats and others will include both reflection on the role and importance of the fantastical and great stories that synergize well with classical curricula.
June 9, 16, 23, July 7, 14, 21
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Join science and religion scholar Melissa Cain Travis for a six-week interdisciplinary study designed to dispel persistent myths surrounding the historical interaction between Christianity and science. This live, interactive course will begin with the earliest archaeological records of ancient astronomy and culminate with the contemporary conversation. Topics will include Patristic attitudes towards natural philosophy, the so-called “Dark Ages,” Christian intellectual giants of the scientific revolution, the rise of Darwinian thought, the 20th century physics and cosmology revolution, and the American science and faith conversation over the past century. Special attention will be given to infamous episodes such as the Galileo affair and the Scopes “monkey” trial. This course is suitable for both STEM and humanities educators.
June 11, 18, July 2, 9, 16, 23
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Join science and religion scholar Melissa Cain Travis for a six-week survey of philosophical issues surrounding the intersection of science and Christianity. Lectures and discussion will include topics such as the weaknesses of scientific materialism, the limitations of science in the quest for knowledge about the world, and supernaturalism in a scientific age. The course will culminate with a survey of the various models that have been proposed for the appropriate integration of scientific knowledge and the revealed truths of Christianity. This course is suitable for both STEM and humanities educators.
Six Courses on Pedagogy
June 3, 5, 12, 17, 19, 24
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
“The Way of the Good Teacher: Ten Guiding Principles for Classical Educators” with Carrie Eben complements her book The Good Teacher coauthored with Christopher Perrin. This course will immerse participants in ten timeless principles of classical pedagogy, not merely as abstract concepts but as embodied realities in the classroom. Rooted in the tradition of scholé—a restful, contemplative approach to learning—it invites educators to slow down, reflect deeply, and cultivate a teaching practice that aligns with the natural rhythms of human formation. Rather than focusing on isolated techniques, the course explores the enduring principles that guide great teaching, equipping teachers to discern what, when, and how to teach. Each session engages participants in thoughtful discussion, practical applications, and meaningful reflection on how these principles shape the craft of teaching.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
An excellent companion to Dr. Amy Richard’s ClassicalU course Disability and Classical Education, this class will lead you through the neurological underpinnings of learning. Angelique Chaverri will help you reimagine how the classical classroom should look and function while discussing modern understandings of learning challenges through the lens of all but lost historical methods. In this class, you will learn what warning signs to look for, how to accommodate learning needs for most students, simple changes you can make and activities you can incorporate to improve learning for your entire class and, most importantly, when it is time to say no. Each meeting will include discussion and Q&A.
June 9, 11, 16, 18
(4:00 to 5:30 PM Eastern)
This course with David Seibel equips teachers with essential classical pedagogy and assessment principles while providing administrators with clear classroom benchmarks. Learn the defining marks of a classical classroom and how to implement them effectively across all grades and subjects. Practical discussions and insights will help educators become exemplary lead teachers, earning the trust of students, parents, and administrators. Whether you’re an administrator that wants to better support your teachers or a teacher who wants to up their game in implementing classical, this is the course for whoever wants to know, “What does classical look like in the daily classroom?”
July 8, 15, 22, 29
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Under the guidance of Jon Balsbaugh, participants will learn how to conceive their courses, plan specific units, and exercise lesson plans that are aim to engage students not in a mere transfer of information but a guided encounter with reality — be that the reality of the physical world, mathematical concepts, the events of the past, or what it means to be human. Sessions draw equally from years of practical experience and the great ideas of thinkers like Jacques Maritain, Luigi Giussani, Romano Guardini, C.S. Lewis, and A.N. Whitehead.
June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Separated by almost twenty-five hundred years, Socrates and Mortimer Adler are nonetheless participants in the same great conversation of what it means to know, to learn, and to become a truly “educated” person. This course with Jon Balsbaugh will begin with a study of Socrates as teacher, learner and guide (with attention to developing a true “Socratic Method”); and it will continue with a practical application of Mortimer Adler’s three pillars of instruction to the classroom environment.
June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Study the pedagogical insights of Dr. James Taylor with Presbytera Maria Koulianos who knew and worked with Dr. Taylor (Fr. Porphyrios) the author of Poetic Knowledge: The Recovery of Education and founder of the St. Raphael School. They co-taught courses together, and Presbytera Maria took notes from his pedagogical advice. She now serves as Principal of the school that he founded. This course relates the insights of the book Poetic Knowledge as well of Presbytera Maria’s own experience as a veteran educator who worked with Dr. Taylor (Fr. Porphyrios).
Two Courses on Leadership
June 9, 11, 16, 18
(8 to 9:30 PM Eastern)
This course with David Seibel explores the most powerful speeches in history, each exemplifying one of the cardinal/theological virtues from a great leader: Cicero on prudence, Solomon on justice, Churchill on fortitude, Washington on temperance, Paul on faith, Lincoln on hope, and Augustine on love. We will also consider the virtue of magnanimity (greatness of soul) by looking at Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Through deep analysis and discussion, participants will examine the rhetorical mastery, historical impact, and enduring leadership lessons of these leaders’ greatest speeches. From Cicero’s defense of the Roman Republic to Washington’s farewell to his nation, from Paul’s call to Festus to be converted to Churchill’s defiant stand against tyranny, these speeches continue to shape how we think about leadership, rhetoric, and moral virtue. By engaging with the words that have shaped nations and inspired generations, participants will gain a richer understanding of leadership, persuasion, and virtue in action. This would be an ideal course for any educator interesting in rhetoric, motivating others, and leadership communication.
July 9, 16, 23, 30
(8 to 10 PM Eastern)
Do you want to start a classical school but feel unsure of where to begin? Would you like to know where the landmines are before you cross the field in front of you? These sessions with Jon Balsbaugh will provide founders or potential founders with a clear-eyed approach to the entrepreneurial tasks involved in starting a school. This day-long workshop includes a template for discerning if and when you are ready to launch, a process for strategic planning and rolling out your new school, and factors to consider in budgeting and funding that will impact the quality and viability of your launch. The workshop includes some strategic planning under the direction of the workshop leader.
- Curricular Subjects
Join renowned scholar Louis Markos on a six-week journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works of Western literature and imagination. In this immersive live course, educators will explore Dante’s vision of the universe, the philosophical and theological depths of his epic, and the intricate moral and poetic structure of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Dr. Markos will illuminate Dante’s world—a world of divine order, classical wisdom, poetic justice, and transcendent love. Whether you are teaching Dante, integrating classical literature into your curriculum, or simply eager to deepen your understanding, this course will equip you with profound insights and rich teaching resources.
Join Dawn Swartz for a six-week deep dive into Singapore Math, a natural fit for the classical curriculum that keeps problem-solving at the heart of mathematical learning. Whether you’re new to this approach or looking to refine your strategies, this course will equip you with essential tools to teach Singapore Math effectively. Explore best practices for developing number sense, guiding students through the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract framework, mastering the bar model strategy, and optimizing daily instruction time. Gain insights into fostering math fact fluency, supporting students with learning differences, and engaging parents in the process. Bring your questions and leave with confidence in teaching math the Singapore way!
from 8-10 PM Eastern
Junius Johnson provides an encounter with core works of the classical orchestral tradition that aims not at musical analysis, but rather philosophical reflection on the transcendent truths touched upon by these great works. Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Mahler will help us to reflect on death, loss, grief, and the power of new life through resurrection. No previous musical experience or knowledge necessary: all you need is a patient ear!
- History of Ideas
August 6 from 8-10 PM Eastern
Explore the wealth of resources the fairy tale and fantasy tradition offers to classical educators with Junius Johnson. Readings from Chesterton, Lewis, Tolkien, McDonald, W.B. Yeats and others will include both reflection on the role and importance of the fantastical and great stories that synergize well with classical curricula.
from 8-10 PM Eastern
In this course with Father Wesley Walker, explore the wisdom of Augustine, the Victorines, Erasmus, Newman, and others to rediscover what it means to be human while reclaiming wonder. Learn to model Christian humanism that equips students to engage the world with intellect, imagination, and grace.
from 8-9:30 PM Eastern
In this course, Dr. David Seibel examines the high-voltage ideas of eight consequential figures who changed educational history. The course looks at both the flaws and the virtues of each figure’s thought from the perspective of a classical educator. This course is aimed primarily at teachers wanting to strengthen their classical foundation and leaders seeking to grasp the origins and development of classical education. Every teacher in the classical movement should be acquainted with the key ideas and methods of each of these monumental figures. This is the course for the person who really wants to know what the word ‘classical’ means. We will explore eight important principles from eight great educational thinkers: Homer’s moral imagination, Plato’s dialectic philosophy, St. Paul’s dogmatic theology, Erasmus’ emphasis on ancient languages, Milton’s vision of education, Pascal’s focus on math, science, and logic, Sayers’ innovation with the trivium, and Adler’s modern recovery of the Great Books for the masses.
- Pedagogy
- Administration
Do you want to start a classical school but feel unsure of where to begin? Would you like to know where the landmines are before you cross the field in front of you? These sessions with Jon Balsbaugh will provide founders or potential founders with a clear-eyed approach to the entrepreneurial tasks involved in starting a school. This day-long workshop includes a template for discerning if and when you are ready to launch, a process for strategic planning and rolling out your new school, and factors to consider in budgeting and funding that will impact the quality and viability of your launch. The workshop includes some strategic planning under the direction of the workshop leader.
This course with David Seibel explores the most powerful speeches in history, each exemplifying one of the cardinal/theological virtues from a great leader: Cicero on prudence, Solomon on justice, Churchill on fortitude, Washington on temperance, Paul on faith, Lincoln on hope, and Augustine on love. We will also consider the virtue of magnanimity (greatness of soul) by looking at Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Through deep analysis and discussion, participants will examine the rhetorical mastery, historical impact, and enduring leadership lessons of these leaders’ greatest speeches. From Cicero’s defense of the Roman Republic to Washington’s farewell to his nation, from Paul’s call to Festus to be converted to Churchill’s defiant stand against tyranny, these speeches continue to shape how we think about leadership, rhetoric, and moral virtue. By engaging with the words that have shaped nations and inspired generations, participants will gain a richer understanding of leadership, persuasion, and virtue in action. This would be an ideal course for any educator interesting in rhetoric, motivating others, and leadership communication.
