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First Things

Our people write about classical Christian education.

What are First Things?

Every school has a set of foundational beliefs and principles that governs its content and practices. What are the spoken and unspoken assumptions and principles that govern all that we do at Capstone? In First Things, our teachers, staff, and leadership write about the foundational principles of classical and Christian education.

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The Purpose of Education in a Meaningful Life

What is education for? This question is not easy to answer. Our ancestors had a tradition of responding to questions with the phrase, “We distinguish the answer.” In other words, there’s more than a single right answer.

Jonathan McGuire

North Campus Dean

Girls smiling

Telemachian Fortitude: A Model for Golden Gryphons

At Capstone, there are seven virtues we believe embody what it means to be a Golden Gryphon (the “Gryphon Weapons”). In this article, I want to offer an example from the historical church that illustrates the fourth virtue: fortitude. Fortitude means that we Golden Gryphons do hard things, even when they are frightening.

C.J. Parmer

Director of Theology

Convocation 2024

Why Are We Capstone

“So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners; but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God; built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone; in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God by the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:19-22)

Paul Fisher

Headmaster

Students reading and discussing in a circle

From Information to Formation

Every day, students and teachers alike at Capstone build their memory palace by reciting words that are true, good, and beautiful. The classical student memorizes to turn information into formation.

Molly Wobbema

5th Grade Teacher

Student looking for something

Seeking Wisdom: Beyond Earthly Knowledge

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, wisdom is marked by deep understanding, keen discernment, and a capacity for sound judgment. This definition, though it sounds good, describes earthly wisdom.

Emily Malingen

Kindergarten Teacher

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