Repairing the Ruins: The Classical and Christian Challenge to Modern Education

by Douglas Wilson (Editor), Marlin Detweiler (Introduction)

Overview

As parents, it is easy for us to look back and see the shortcomings of our own education. Since many of us were taught in public schools, we often have a pretty good idea of what we don't want our children to learn. But what exactly should we give them instead? The authors of Repairing the Ruins, a group of experienced teachers and schools administrators, faced this same question when they first embarked on the journey of education. They found a tried and true answer in classical Christian education. Here they explain what makes classical Christian education different from modern methods and why it offers a distinctly Christian alternative. Building upon this foundation, the authors provide parents with the "Whys and Hows" of the Trivium, tips on planning curriculum, wisdom in designing education to serve the heart as well as the mind, and advice on starting up schools. For all who have ever wondered where to begin with their children's education, Repairing the Ruins comes alongside with words of comfort and direction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781885767141
Publisher:	Canon Press
Publication date:	01/06/1992
Pages:	269
Sales rank:	559,491
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION - Detweiler

Section One: The Scriptural Worldview

1 Introduction to Antithesis in Education - Wilson

2 The Importance of Personal Holiness - Wilson

3 Godly Discipline in the Christian School - Spencer

4 Scriptural Worldview Thinking - Schlect

5 Worldview Test Case: Christianity in Math Class - Nance

Section Two: The Classical Mind

6 Egalitarianism: The Great Enemy - Wilson

7 The Classical Model: Trivium 101 - Spencer

8 The Trivium Applied in the Elementary - Garfield

9 The Seven Laws of Teaching - Spencer

10 The Why and How of Logic - Nance

11 The Why and How of Latin - Wilson

12 The Why and How of History - Schlect

13 The Why and How of Literature - Wilson

14 The Why and How of Rhetoric - Wilson

15 The Why and How of Apologetics - Jones

Section Three: Making It Work in This Century

16 Understanding Bylaws, Policies & Guidelines - Wilson

17 Planning and Overseeing the Curriculum - Garfield

18 The Servant School - Garfield

19 In Loco Parentis - Spencer

20 Practical Steps in Starting a School - Garfield

EPILOGUE The Rise & Fall of Government Education - Wilson

APPENDIX Suggested Reading List.

Editorial Reviews

"Repairing the Ruins offers a complete classical educators conference in a single book. The advice and inspiration gleaned from each essay encourages teachers and parents to confidently lead their students in the great classical conversations of Christendom. Math, Language, Science, and Logic, when studied well, provide Christians with the tools needed to repair our ruined culture while recovering the ability to love God with our whole minds." -Leigh Bortins, President of Classical Conversations

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