The Puritan concept of Eupraxia or “Living to God” was taught in the colleges of New England during the founding period using the theology textbook The Marrow of Sacred Divinity by William Ames. Is there a “chain of custody” between this teaching and the men who drafted the Constitution?

The Hebrew Republic demonstrated the success of republican principles (until the people clamored for a king). Which republican principles found their way into the U.S. Constitution? Will those Biblical republican principles survive modernity?

This Renewing the Mind course is online every Thursday from March 21 - May 23, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 EST. Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning is a study in the Principle Approach, a new way of thinking that views all life and learning through a Biblical lens. A Biblical philosophy of education begets a … Continue reading "Renewing the Mind Live Online Course"

Today, there is a great debate in America over whether our rights are a creation and gift of government or an endowment of God, as Thomas Jefferson famously claimed in the Declaration of Independence. If the latter, what natural rights beyond life, liberty, and the freedom to pursue happiness can we call upon the government … Continue reading "The Great Endowment of Natural Rights"

The Bible states unequivocally that we are God’s property, and yet God commands mankind to take dominion over the earth, an impossible task without the right to acquire and use property. Through “Thou Shalt Not Steal,” God created a right to use and enjoy our property. Is property also foundational to all our other rights? … Continue reading "The Necessity of Property to Liberty"

The Anti-Federalists warned of several troublesome features in the proposed Constitution. Some were addressed in the Bill of Rights. Later in the 19th and early 20th Centuries, new voices added warnings that went largely unnoticed. What are today’s warning voices saying? Does the republic hang in the balance if they are not heeded?

The Foundations Course is the entry-level course in the Principle Approach philosophy, methodology and curriculum towards becoming a credentialed master Principle Approach teacher if you so desire. The joy of forming like-minded study partnerships with Principle Approach teachers and fellow-students focuses upon authentic learning and the honing of the Biblical worldview and Christian scholarship.  To learn … Continue reading "Foundations for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning Course – Chesapeake, VA"

Applications is the second year, five-day course in the Principle Approach philosophy, methodology and curriculum towards becoming a certified master Principle Approach teacher. By applying the foundational teaching in the subject areas or grade levels, the method is internalized while preparing the participant with the ownership of the tools needed for authentic Biblical classical education. The Foundations … Continue reading "Applications for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning Course"

The Exhibition Course is the third year, four-day course in the Principle Approach towards becoming a certified Principle Approach Master Teacher. Mentors give individual time to review, observe and advise according to the standards of the culminating practicum. Participants present their work and mentors kindly advise and guide.  The culmination is the teaching of a model lesson designed … Continue reading "Exhibition for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning"

This Renewing the Mind course is online every Thursday from September 5 – November 7, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 EST. Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning is a study in the Principle Approach, a new way of thinking that views all life and learning through a Biblical lens. A Biblical philosophy of education begets a … Continue reading "Renewing the Mind Live Online Course"