Academy of Classical Christian Studies

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The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
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Academy of Classical Christian Studies
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United States
Coordinates 35°34′46″N97°29′34″W / 35.57944°N 97.49278°W / 35.57944; -97.49278
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TypeChristian, Classical
MottoLove The True, The Good, The Beautiful
Established2013
HeadmasterNathan Carr
Enrollment815
Website theacademyok.org

The Academy of Classical Christian Studies (often called The Academy) is a private classical Christian school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, offering grades PK - 12. The Academy is the only classical Christian day school in the Oklahoma City metro area.

The Academy was formed in 2013 as a merger between Providence Hall Classical Christian School and Veritas Classical Academy. [1]

The Academy's statement of faith is rooted in the Nicean Creed and the school's faculty and students represent the whole spectrum of Christianity. [2]

The school's main office campus is located at 1120 East Hefner Road in Oklahoma City. It has three different locations throughout the metropolitan area to serve all grades. The Academy offers Grammar education in both traditional (5-day) and blended (2-day) options. Dialectic education includes 5-day and 3-day options, and Rhetoric offers traditional 5-day learning. Fr. Nathan Carr serves as Head of School. [3]

Academy of Classical Christian Studies is a member of the Society of Classical Learning.

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References

  1. Schutz, Chris (5 August 2014). "Merged Oklahoma City school starts second year focused on classics, Christian studies". The Oklahoman . Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. "Statement of Faith". The Academy of Classical Christian Studies. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  3. "The Academy of Classical Christian Studies". The Academy of Classical Christian Studies. Retrieved 2022-02-03.

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