How does a Classical-Christian approach to education compare to others? The chart below gives some specific examples of possible differences.
Classical – Christian Education vs. Contemporary Education
Christ – centered education Man – centered education
Original documents based Textbook based
Education for formation Education for information
Development of critical thinking – “Why?” Development of correct procedures – “How?”
Emphasis on the true, good and beautiful Emphasis on political correctness
Integrated interdisciplinary learning Fragmented and disjointed learning
Appreciation of western civilization Critique of western civilization
Latin taught as a core requirement Latin as an elective
Humanities and fine arts emphasis Techno-rational emphasis
Requires the student to learn how to learn Requires the student to learn how to pass tests
Mastery as working to one’s fullest potential Mastery as measured by test scores
Lifelong love of learning as the ultimate goal Graduation as the ultimate goal
Truth as objective, knowable and absolute Self-actualization, personal peace, relative truth
Parents as primary educators Teachers as primary educators
The Male Leadership Academy will partner with faith-based and private organizations and businesses to offer them the opportunity to invest in the lives and future of our students. We believe that our students will also benefit through the partnerships as they are given the opportunity to be mentored by successful male role models in business; academia; entertainment; government; religion, and sports.
The Male Leadership Academy will partner with other mentoring organizations such as fraternities and business clubs whose mission and vision are in alignment or is complimentary to those of the Male Leadership Academy.
Academically, the Male Leadership Academy will partner with other faith-based Christian Early Childhood Development Centers and other private college preparatory schools creating an academic pipeline of well-rounded and educated boys.
The Male Leadership Academy of Charlotte will position itself to strategically and successfully matriculate its students to higher grades (7-12) through partnerships with other private college prep schools.
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