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
GRAMMAR
Learning
the language of truth
Students absorb knowledge—facts, vocabulary, and foundational ideas—building the raw material for thinking.
LOGIC
Understanding
and testing truth
Students ask “why,” analyze ideas, and learn to distinguish truth from error through clear reasoning.
RHETORIC
Communicating
truth with clarity
Students learn to express ideas persuasively—through writing and speaking—with confidence and precision.
Students grow from knowing → to understanding → to communicating truth
Quadrivium
What to Learn
ARITHMETHIC
Understanding number and quantity
Students develop numerical reasoning, accuracy, and logical thinking through mathematics.
GEOMETRY
Understanding space and form
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Students learn spatial reasoning, measurement, structure, and visual problem-solving.
MUSIC / ARTS
Understanding rhythm, harmony, and beauty.
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Students explore pattern, proportion, harmony, and expression through music and arts
NATURAL SCIENCE
Understanding the natural world
Students study the systems, laws, and patterns found in creation through observation, inquiry, and scientific thinking.
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Historical documents and primary sources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?
