| 1. We believe that the Bible clearly instructs parents, not the Church or State, to “bring children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4). Therefore, we seek to serve parents by providing instruction and discipline in a manner consistent with the Bible and a godly home environment. |
| 2. We believe that God's character is revealed not only in His Word but also in every facet of the creation (Rom. 1:19-20). Therefore, we teach that all knowledge is interrelated and can instruct us about God Himself, when viewed through the interpretive lens of Scripture and in submission to his Holy Spirit. |
| 3. God tells us to love Him with our minds as well as with our hearts, souls, and strength (Matt. 22:37). Therefore, we seek to individually challenge students at any academic level and teach them how to learn, not merely to learn by unthinking repetition. |
| 4. We want to help parents teach their children that all they do should be done “heartily, as unto the Lord” (Col. 3:23). Therefore, we seek to encourage quality academic work and maintain high standards of conduct. This includes biblical discipline principles. |
| 5. We believe God has given each of us the responsibility to seek not only knowledge, but also wisdom and understanding (Prov. 3:19-22). Therefore, we hire teachers who model these qualities, build into our program exercises designed to develop all three across all subjects, and ensure our ratio of students to teachers allows teachers to work effectively with each student, so that each is challenged to learn to analyze and present data and arguments wisely. |
| 6. We believe God grants wisdom to those who seek it (Prov. 2:1-5). Thus, we aim to train students to be lifetime learners, who seek God's will in all things. Through diligent work, students gain study, analytical and presentation skills they will need in college, the workplace, or wherever else God leads. |
| 7. We have a biblically based secondary school program because we believe that as long as a child is under the parents' authority and undergoing formal education, he should be trained biblically (Deut. 6:6,7; Prov. 22:6). |
| CHRIST-CENTERED |
| In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Veritas Christian Academy seeks to do the following: |
| 1. Teach all subjects under the authority of Scripture (Proverbs 9:10, II Timothy 3:16-17); |
| 2. Provide a clear model of the biblical Christian life through our staff and board (Matthew 22:37-40); |
| 3. Encourage every student to know, trust and love God the Father through his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, by the working of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 19:13-15, John 14:6-7,15-17). |
| CLASSICAL |
| In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Veritas Christian Academy seeks to do the following: |
1. Emphasize grammar, logic, and rhetoric in all subjects (see definitions below)
— using classical methods under the authority of Scripture; |
2. Encourage every student to seek knowledge, understanding and wisdom, and to develop a love for truth, goodness and beauty in all areas of life
— defining the Trivium within the categories of Scripture; |
3. Provide an orderly atmosphere conducive to the attainment of the above goals
— in accordance with the mandates of Scripture. |
Defining the Trivium:
| Grammar: The fundamental rules of each subject. |
| Logic: The ordered relationship of particulars in each subject. |
| Rhetoric: The clear expression of the grammar and logic of each subject. |
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