Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

Many people boil rhetoric down to simply the ability to deliver an engaging speech, but it is so much more than that. Douglas Jones, the author of the revolutionary textbook, A Rhetoric of Love, joins us to give a comprehensive explanation of what rhetoric is and how a Christian’s rhetoric ought to differ from the variety that Aristotle taught.

With college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT regarded as the American national standard, it can seem like parents have to choose between giving their children a deep classical education or teaching them the common core principles so that they can pass these standardized tests. The good news? There is a stronger option available: the Classic Learning Test. Jeremy Tate, the CEO of the CLT is with us today to show us where it came from, why it’s better, and how widely accepted it is becoming in today’s episode!

In the previous episode, you heard what the Veritas Press philosophy of education looks like in each stage of a child’s development. Today, we’re digging in deeper! Join Marlin and Laurie Detweiler for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to develop curricula and how the Veritas Press team decides what to create.

What does classical education from a Christian worldview look like at the different ages and stages children go through? In the first of this two-part series, Veritas Press founders Marlin and Laurie Detweiler give an overview of what a classical Christian education looks like and how it equips students for life as adults.

Some see rhetoric classes as merely the “classical version” of a speech & debate class, but it is so much more important than that! Join rhetoric teacher Carolyn Wilson to learn about the forms and applications of rhetoric and how mastering this art will help students stand firm in the Christian faith as they strive to impact the culture for Christ over the course of their lives.

What is it like to spend high school in a rigorous online education? Get to know Wendy Swem, Veritas Scholars Academy’s 2022-2023 class Valedictorian and hear about her experience at VSA first-hand! Discover how Rhetoric classes can turn a shy student into an eloquent public speaker, how studying history and literature through VSA’s Omnibus class can prepare students for the future, and how spending high school in a classical Christian environment can both strengthen and challenge students as they go forward to impact the culture for Christ.

Does science belong in the category of “classical education”? Do students who receive a classical education excel in STEM studies and careers? Science teacher Travis Southern is here to discuss these questions and more. Stay to the end to hear beautiful insight into how learning science in a Christian environment ultimately drives people to worship God as their Creator!

Did you know that taking a standardized test uses an entirely different skill set from simply mastering academic subjects in school? At their core, assessments such as the ACT, SAT, and CLT are actually logic tests. It may sound silly at first to have an entire class dedicated to learning the art of test-taking, but scoring well on standardized tests often means massive scholarships – sometimes even a full ride through college and even grad school! Join us today as Jean Burke from College Prep Genius explains where these tests came from, why we have them, and most importantly, what it actually takes to ace them. 

What does it take to ultimately succeed as an author? The answer might surprise you! Join beloved children’s fiction writer, S.D. Smith (author of The Green Ember series) for an inspiring look at some of the overlooked qualities that need to be present in every writer.

Is your student looking to continue their classical education after high school? The classical Christian curriculum at Reformation Bible College may be just the place to start their undergraduate studies! Today we chat with Dr. Stephen J. Nichols, historian and President of RBC. Plus, learn a little about the person and ministry of the late R.C. Sproul and get some behind-the-scenes stories from Dr. Nichol’s journey in writing the biography of this renowned theologian.