Scholé Communities are committed to a classical course of studies, a path that has been tried and proven since ancient times. The long tradition of classical Christian education has emphasized the seeking after of truth, goodness, and beauty and the study of the liberal arts and the great books. Scholé Communities follow a core sequence of studies, which includes Latin, logic, writing, and rhetoric as well as the great books, mathematics, and science.
Scholé Communities are united by their pursuit of restfulness in learning, or scholé. The word scholé (pronounced skoh-LAY) comes from a Greek word that means “restful learning,” with the connotation of “contemplation,” “conversation,” and “reflection.” Scholé Communities seek deep engagement that results in enjoyable, permanent learning that is free from anxiety—that is, they seek to put the scholé back into (home) schools.
Scholé Communities have the flexibility to customize their practices to their unique settings. While Scholé Communities are united by the values mentioned, they also exhibit a great deal of variety. Some Scholé Communities prefer maintaining a small group setting, meeting weekly in a member’s home and focusing on a few key areas of study. Other Scholé Communities have grown into large communities that offer a variety of courses and meet several times per week.