HOKMAH ACADEMY
SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL EDUCATION
Classical Education
Classical Education is rooted in the Western intellectual tradition and centered on the pursuit of truth. It forms students in clear thinking, articulate communication, and virtuous character through engagement with enduring ideas and the great works that have shaped civilization.
Different Approach
Most modern education focuses on
information, testing, and short-term results.
Classical education focuses on
understanding, formation, and lasting wisdom
The goal is not just to learn more—but to think clearly and learn well.
Seven Liberal Arts
Classical Education is built on Seven Liberal Arts - a complete model of learning that trains both the mind and the understanding of the world
It is divided into two parts:
Trivium (How to think) and Quadrivium (What to Learn)
Trivium
How to Learn
Students grow from knowing → to understanding → to communicating truth
Quadrivium
What to Learn
The Great Books Tradition
Students engage with timeless works that have shaped civilization, not just modern textbooks. These texts expose students to enduring ideas, real questions, and the greatest minds of history.
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Foundational works of literature
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Historical documents and primary sources
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Influential thinkers and philosophical ideas
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Through these works, students learn to ask and wrestle with essential questions:
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What is true?
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What is good?
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What is worth living for?
