Ezekiel is one of the most daunting books of the Bible. At forty-eight chapters, it is long. It immediately confronts the reader...

What do these two things—the Adoration of the Magi and sudden realizations—have to do with one another? Why is "epiphany" used for both?

The Civitas School is excited to be co-sponsoring an Edwards Institute talk presented by Edwards Institute fellow (and Civitas teacher)...

One of the ways Christ ministers to his people at this time of year is through music: the beloved Advent and Christmas songs that he...

The last post gave three reasons to establish healthy work attitudes and routines for everyone in the family, but especially for...

1 Corinthians 15:58: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as...

In anticipation of the inaugural meeting of the Civitas Book Club , we present the following reasons everyone should read our book of...

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of “lords” and “ladies”? Images of old-world aristocracy and wealth?...

As the academic year begins, we are delighted to introduce a new series of community events, the Civitas Book Club . As our tagline—...

We're excited to invite prospective students and parents to our first Teacher Open House on Thursday evening, August 22, 2024 at the...

What does baking have in common with creating a story? At first glance, they might seem unrelated activities, calling for totally...

Did you know that squirrel means “shadow-tail” in Greek (skíouros), or that a companion originally meant someone you break bread (Latin...

Today, we present for your delight a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, written around 1875. There is so much to like in this poem, but we...

We’re excited to share that plans are afoot for our upcoming event, titled Magistras et Majestas: Education and the Glory of God, on...

One of the priorities of a classical education is the reading of old books. That’s not to say we never read new books, but it is to...

What is the goal of education? What are the hallmarks of a specifically Christian education? And what, in its essence, is education?...

“I felt a curious thrill, as if something had stirred in me, half wakened from sleep.” J.R.R. Tolkien wrote these words in recollection...

One of the joys of discovering Medieval and Renaissance music is finding the same text—often a Biblical text—used over and over again by...

Today, on the Eve of Christmas, I’d like to share some reflections on one of my favorite Christmas carols, “The Holly & the Ivy.” Over...

Would it surprise you to learn that J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth and the Advent hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” are cousins? The beloved...