Classical Educator Level 1
A foundational track that introduces classical Christian education, situates teachers in our world and community, and forms the loves and virtues that shape every classroom.
View detailsCertificate Options
- Over 100 courses carry a ClassicalU certificate.
- More than two-thirds of certificate courses carry continuing education units (CEUs) from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); the course page says which. Eighteen courses carry Texas CPE.
Two Ways In
Short tracks drawn from our most-studied lectures, or full courses across core and elective categories.
Classical Educator Certificates
Where most beginAbout 15 hours drawn from our most-studied lectures, in a clear order, for teachers in their first years of classical teaching.
- Level 1 Certificate
- Level 2 Certificate
Full Course Tracks
Full courses across core and elective categories, for deeper study of the classical Christian tradition.
- Apprenticeship
- Mastery I
- Mastery II
- Leadership
Classical Educator Certificates
Finish Level 1 and Level 2 to earn the Classical Educator certificates. Most teachers begin here.
Classical Educator Level 2
Builds on Level 1 with deeper pedagogy, classical evaluation practices, and integration of the great books, languages, and the arts across the curriculum.
View detailsCore courses
Full Course Tracks
Apprenticeship, Mastery I, Mastery II, and Leadership: full courses in core and elective categories, each closing with a certificate.
Apprenticeship
A comprehensive entry pathway covering the foundations of classical Christian teaching across a broad set of core courses plus one elective.
Mastery I
Deepens classical teaching practice with advanced core coursework plus one elective course.
Mastery II
For experienced teachersThe next stage of mastery-level study, continuing core coursework plus one elective course.
Leadership
For heads of school, deans, and the teachers who will lead next, building a flourishing classical Christian school: core leadership courses plus one elective.
University and Professional Recognition
Templeton Honors College
Templeton Honors College at Eastern University grants graduate credit in its Master of Arts in Teaching for three courses built on ClassicalU lectures.
Taylor University and Society for Classical Learning teacher certification
Taylor University grants graduate credit for seven courses that use ClassicalU lectures, aligned to the Society for Classical Learning's teacher certification.
Classical Commons
The Classical Commons Candidate Placement course, free to audit, introduces teachers to the schools that are hiring.