Logic
Grades 7-9
Along with hundreds of sister-schools around the world, we are working by God’s grace to repair the ruins of what once was a great Christian civilization. We are seeking Christ’s kingdom on earth and are purposefully preparing leaders to grow the church and bless the world. Learn more about our approach and curriculum.
Logic
In the middle school years, students study Logic to sharpen their reason and deepen their faith. Students learn the rules of logic in a formal class and engage with various worldviews as they embark in the quest of asking and responding to the great questions that affect all mankind.
Omnibus
The bulk of the school day in 7th-9th grades is spent in Omnibus class. Omnibus, Latin for “all-encompassing,” is an integrative study of history, literature, and theology through books considered to be part of the great conversation of great ideas. The curriculum cycles through Ancient, Medieval, and Modern time periods twice in their upper school years and by 12th grade, will students will have worked through every book of the Bible. Students engage with the best works that man has to offer to either emulate or refute as called for when held next to the Word of God.
These are some of the great works Logic students will discuss!
The Codes of Hammurabi and Moses, The Early History of Rome, The Odyssey, The Aeneid, The Last Days of
Socrates, Histories by Herodotus, Beowulf, The Bondage of the Will, Confessions, Church History by Eusebius, Shakespeare, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Lord of the Rings, The Communist Manifesto, The Anti-Federalist Papers, Mein Kampf, Frankenstein, The Pilgrim’s Progress
Fall Retreat
In 7th grade, students are welcomed by their older peers into the Upper School and begin the year with a three-day retreat. The retreat is a great way for new students to make friends and catch a vision for making their education serve them well.
Washington D.C. Tour
In conjunction with their modern Omnibus, 9th grade students spend an exciting week in Washington D.C. touring the National Mall, the Capitol, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria. In the evenings, students cook their own meals and enjoy fellowship together.
Protocol
Ninth grade students are invited to join their upper class peers for Protocol. Protocol describes the etiquette training given to young men and women followed by a special event, such as a ball or dinner cruise, to put the training into practice. It is not “Prom” in the sense of the current public school tradition that has devolved to self-gratification. Instead, Protocol is intentional training in Christian charity to encourage honor and deference to one another. Young ladies are assigned an escort for each half of the evening which will be announced to them at the start of the evening. Escort duties include: opening doors, finding the table, pushing in chairs, initiating toasts. Protocol is a very special evening that students will cherish long after their time at Agape Christi.
Houses
In most large school settings, it’s easy for students to gravitate toward what they’re familiar with or good at doing. An athletic student sticks with the athletes, poetry lovers hang with the literary crowd, etc., not realizing they are part of a much fuller community! At Agape Christi, we are training young men and women to see that their identity is not only in what they’re good at or what they enjoy, but that it is in the Body of Christ. To encourage this type of community, Upper School students (grades 7-12) are placed into four Houses. The Houses meet once a week for competitive challenges such as the annual pie baking contest. The wonderful end result of a House System is a unified community of diverse ages and talents.
The Arts
The Arts are not electives at Agape Christi Academy. All students receive instruction in music and fine art through high school.
ArtsAthletics
Students have every opportunity to work their bodies hard whether in required physical education classes or on competitive sports teams.
AthleticsMusic
Music is essential for cultural transformation. Starting with do, re, me, all students are taught to read music just as if learning another language.
Learn MoreTraditions
Good food and fellowship are at the center of our traditions. We have much to celebrate and give back in thanks to God!
Our Traditions