The Society for Classical Learning (SCL) exists to foster human flourishing by making classical Christian education thrive. The SCL has existed since the mid-1990s to facilitate and encourage thinking and discussion among professionals associated with Christ-centered education in the liberal arts tradition. The Society provides a forum where educators can share wisdom, experience, and ideas as they deepen their understanding of classical theory into everyday, real-world education. The SCL is committed to historic Christianity as expressed in the Nicene Creed and to exploring the relationship of Christ to the broader culture. Working together with classicists, teachers, and lifelong learners, the SCL strives to ensure that the great heritage of Western civilization is preserved, cherished, and handed on to the next generation.


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Aslan, the Christ-figure of Narnia

Aslan, the Christ-figure of Narnia

October 22, 2024
Alex Markos explores the transformational power of Aslan as the Christ figure in C. S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. (31 minutes)
Virgil and purposeful history

Virgil and purposeful history

October 15, 2024
In this lecture from June 2019, classical educator Louis Markos examines Book II of The Aeneid to argue that Virgil had an eschatological view of history. (68 minutes)
Bearing well the burdens of the past, present, and future

Bearing well the burdens of the past, present, and future

September 30, 2024
Louis Markos shows how great literature like the Iliad links us to the human story and strengthens us to live fully and well. (65 minutes)
No neutral view of the cosmos

No neutral view of the cosmos

August 5, 2024
Ken Myers argues that Christians need to recover a “whole-earth discipleship” that enables them to think Christianly about all areas of life, including public life. (50 minutes)
How music reflects and continues the created order

How music reflects and continues the created order

June 6, 2024
Musician, composer, and teacher Greg Wilbur explores how music reflects the created order of the cosmos. (55 minutes)
On wonder, wisdom, worship, and work

On wonder, wisdom, worship, and work

June 6, 2024
Classical educator Ravi Jain dives deeply into the nature, purpose, and interconnectedness of the liberal, common, and fine arts. (43 minutes)