ClassicalFree Virtual Academy



Dear Friend of Classical Christian Education,

We need your help.

We know you appreciate the freedom offered by ClassicalFree Virtual Academy. Freedom from the tyranny of the public education system. Freedom from the expense of private education. Freedom from the stress and worry of home schooling teens--the academic part of it, anyway!

And now ClassicalFree Virtual Academy offers freedom from the disconnect and time-delay problems experienced by most on-line academies. I am excited to announce that we have recently installed a powerful, new, state-of-the-art Web4M conferencing system for on-line classes. If you're interested in learning more about this terrific learning technology, you can visit their website at www.jdhtech.com. Simply put, we can now offer technical excellence as well as educational excellence.

Educational excellence? Students untrained in the logical fallacies are vulnerable to every 'wind of doctrine' that blows their way on television or in the latest video or CD. Students untrained in rhetoric or debate are severely handicapped in their ability to express their ideas and get ahead in their chosen profession. They are not, in fact, 'ready to give an answer to everyone that asketh them a reason of the hope that it in them.' At ClassicalFree Virtual Academy we are dedicated to this kind of training and are especially equipped to deliver it to a mass market.

But as we've all heard so many times, freedom isn't free. In order to continue to offer free and affordably priced, Biblically based, classical Christian courses with the quality you've come to expect from ClassicalFree, we need help from donors just like you.

Your gift of $25, $50, $75 or more will be used to help us continue to provide a high quality, affordable, classical education to students and parents around the globe.

Parents like Wendy Wright:
'I decided to take my two sons out of public school today. It was a hard decision to make because I have 4 children and my husband is disabled and I am a college student myself. I ran across your site and I'm very excited. I had tried to get my children into a Christian academy but I just don't have the money.'
And Cynthia Nielsen:
'My husband and I are missionaries serving in Moscow, Russia. I came across your website and am incredibly excited about such an opportunity. Thank you for such a great ministry.'
Yes, the donations of friends like you make it possible for us to continue to offer a realistic educational alternative to families that, otherwise, might have none.

And to say 'Thank You' for your donation of $50 or more, we'll be happy to send you a copy of my book, 'Discipling the Nations'. 'Discipling the Nations' is a unique discussion of our nation's infancy from a Biblical perspective. Even if you have read other Christian histories of the United States, this one will surprise you.

For instance, you'll learn:
  • why many of the most orthodox Christian patriots--leaders like Patrick Henry and Sam Adams--bitterly opposed the Constitution on religious grounds.
  • why the colonial legislatures were excluded from the Constitutional confirmation process, contrary to law.
  • how the Bible's principles of war can be applied to politics.
  • how to recognize the dangers inherent in the many false standards of political righteousness that Christians are relying on today: traditional values, conservatism, natural law, human rights, and common sense, to name a few.
  • how to rethink your political philosophy in light of Scripture and find a new motive for political action: not just moral indignation, but the enthronement of Christ as King of nations, as well as hearts.
There is even a review quiz and study guide questions at the end of each chapter, making 'Discipling the Nations' a useful text for home school, Sunday school or Bible study groups.

But don't take my word for it (after all, I wrote it--and every father thinks his kids are great!). See what author and speaker George Grant has to say about 'Discipling the Nations':
'Woods has done us all a great service by writing this balanced, comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and intensely practical handbook to the subject of civil government--marked by biblical fidelity, political sagacity, and cultural immediacy.' --George Grant, author
Will you let me send you a copy of my book, 'Discipling the Nations', today, as a thank you for your gift of $50 or more?

Please help us continue to provide a reasonably priced, biblically based, on-line classical Christian education. Help us continue to offer 40% of our courses free of charge. Help us continue to make our unique Biblical analysis of the classics--an analysis woefully absent from most other classical curricula--available to students across the nation and around the world.

And thank you, in advance, for your help in supporting this vital ministry. Because of your generosity, Classical Free Virtual Academy will continue to offer the finest in on-line, biblically based, classical Christian education for the next generation.

Thank you and God bless you,

Oliver Woods
Headmaster

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For your donation of $50 or more, you'll receive a copy of the book, 'Discipling the Nations'.

Revisits anti-Federalist objections to the U.S. Constitution raised by strong Christians like Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams.


What others are saying

Your material on the ClassicalFree website has been an enormous blessing! I have especially appreciated your ability to distill an author's writing into a few clear ideas and show their biblical implications for today. This is exactly what I have been looking for and dicn't know it existed.
Cynthia Glenn Dilts, Homeschool Mom



"What an exciting project! We are grateful for all your work and input. This looks so good! This is what we have been praying for for these grades. I would like to know how I can help you develop this project."
Christine Field, Homeschool mom, Author of homeschooling books, and former attorney.



“I signed up to take the Practical Logic course with my oldest daughter..The class looks wonderful…I’ve listed ClassicalFree Virtual Academy on the resource list I’ll be handing out next weekend at my workshops at our state homeschool convention. Thank you for offering this valuable service to homeschoolers.”
Lynne Spear, Homeschool Activist.



Woods has done us all a great service by writing this balanced, comprehensive, easy-to-understand and intensely practical handbook to the subject of civil government from a Christian perspective. Marked by biblical fidelity, political sagacity and cultural immediacy. [referring to our online American Government/History text: "Discipling the Nations"].
George Grant, Christian Author, Kings Meadow Study Center.



Woods does a fine job of introducing the modern Christian reader to some of the complex issues which lead to our current political and cultural impasse. Contrary to the received opinion, our problem did not begin in the sixties, unless you mean the 1760s. Woods has written a very fine introduction to biblical thinking on constitutional issues. [Referring to our online American Government/History text: "Discipling the Nations"] Judging from Woods' past work, I look forward to watching the growth of ClassicalFree Academy.
Douglas Wilson, Author of "Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning" and Founder of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS).



Every Christian parent should examine this new offering. The opportunities for a solid grounding in the Christian Worldview are unlimited. Theologically, ClassicalFree Academy is solidly and uncompromisingly grounded in the historic Reformation, with no trace of the deadly Enlightenment and egalitarian influences which affect so many otherwise excellent offerings.
Raymond Joseph, Pastor (RPC)



Nothing-- may I say that again?-- nothing is more important in the battle for our covenant future than faithful covenant education. And no recent tool has held more potential than the Internet to help an increasingly scattered people of God fulfill their education mandate. The potential of Classical Free Virtual Academy is enormous. Get on board. Hold the feet of the providers to the fire, pressuring them to stay on track, to keep offering the best, and to charge (whatever) as needed. The important thing is that we fulfill the mandate to educate our children in Christ. What a powerful means this could be with your involvement.
Steve Schlissel (Pastor/overseer of Urban Nations)



Every once in a while, someone provides a service to the Christian community which, if utilized, promises to be one of those few invaluable experiences that help determine the character of our lives. The ClassicalFree Virtual Academy is such a service for parents who understand the incredible significance of a child's education. The goal of the Academy is an ambitious one, indeed, and its success depends primarily upon discerning parents who recognize a golden opportunity. The ClassicalFree Virtual Academy is an excellent combination of technology and a proven educational philosophy.
Jim Bordwine, Th.D., Pastor (PCA)



Thank God ClassicalFree Virtual Academy has given the church a solid Christian alternative to the secular public education curriculum. Students completing this curriculum will run circles around their secular peers as well as outperform many public education teachers. This curriculum does a great job of exceeding state teaching standards while being built on a solid biblical foundation.
Hector Falcon, Christian High School Teacher



Here's what impressed me about your academy. The reformed perspective and the all-encompassing Christian worldview. I was thrilled by how clearly literature, history, etc., was analyzed and evaluated in terms of a Biblical perspective and a Christian worldview. You don't leave it for the students to figure it out on their own - you explain it. They need this kind of teaching! This is the kind of "educating" I've been longing to find. We do our best on the home front and our church also works to equip our family (and does a very good job), but we need this support in our upper-level academics.
Eleanor Braun, Home School Mother



"I have been using Classical Free for about a year now and am very happy with it. I have used many different curriculums but, by far, classical free is my favorite. Classical Free is easy to use and extremely well designed. There are a lot of course options and it allows me to work at my own pace. The staff is also very helpful. Overall, Classical Free Virtual Academy is an excellent service and I would recommend it to any homeschooler."
Tyler Marcoz, age 14, 8th grade, Evans, GA



"First of all, we are enjoying the Classical approach very much--this is the first year I have attempted it, and I feel that I have found another new reason for home schooling!... Again, thank you for allowing God to do his work in your life so that you affect others for His glory. We have been blessed by ClassicalFree Virtual Academy!"
Sheri Stanley , Home School Mother



"Melissa has finished high school and is doing college-level work at home. These courses sounded so good, we didn't want to pass them up."
Mrs Keen, Home school mom



"The ultimate Internet experience, dude."
Steve Lollar, ClassicalFree Student



"Very balanced and very well laid out. We are thrilled to death and want to do a study group with your material."
Catherine Linamen, Home School Mom



"Everybody I've talked to is thrilled with this. The classes you are offering are just incredible."
Kelly Gall, Home School Mom



"We are currently using the Robinson material. [ClassicalFree's Great Books program] goes well with it and is more in-depth. Your program will bring some consistency to what he's reading in Robinson."
Patricia Salas, Home School Mom



"We just reviewed the website, ClassicalFree Virtual Academy. We congratulate your organization for putting together a quality, flexible and affordable program for middle and high school students."
Suzanne and Clayton Crymes,Family Learning Services



"It was delightful to visit your website. I congratulate you and those who have seen the vision and need for offering a classical approach to online education. With so much competition for the online market, you truly have something many homeschoolers Internationally will be attracted to."
Grace Jorgensen, Executive Director, The BC Home School Convention, Surrey, British Columbia.



“I think this is a wonderful idea!! My husband and I are very impressed with your efforts so far. Thank you."
Cindy Rollins, Homeschool mother.



“I decided to take my two sons out of public school today. It was a hard decision to make because I have 4 children and my husband is disabled and I am a college student myself. I ran across your site and I’m very excited. I had tried to get my children into a Christian academy but I just don’t have the money. "
Wendy Wright, College student and Mother.



“I was very impressed and appreciate the curriculum you have assembled particularly in the Great Books Hall. Thank you very much for organizing this school."
John Pershe, Homeschool father.



“We just want to thank you for the work you are doing with "Classical Free Academy. We recently have found our 'niche' with classical educational materials and were looking for some help with the older children, and God in His graciousness allowed us to find you Academy."
Marc & Kelly Smith, Homeschool family.



“Thank you very much for this great ministry. I am now on my 9th week of study of Latin I and am absolutely loving it."
Cynthia Nielsen, Missionary in Moscow, Russia.



“I look forward to interacting with you regarding your unique and exciting offer of a classical education in which the Word of God is thoroughly integrated. This is the first of its kind that I’ve ever seen."
Sherie Henderson, CBInternational missionary to Russia.



“I truly appreciate all that you are doing with your on-line program. Your program is a tremendous support for all of us out here trying to “Repair the Ruins”.
Dorothy Plaza, Science instructor.



"You guys make history informative AND fun!!!"
Danny Healey, Sales and part-time student.



"I wish this had been available to homeschoolers years ago! I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for what y'll have opened to all homeschoolers."
Cinda Pratt, Homeschool mother.



"My husband and I are missionaries serving in Moscow, Russia. I came across your website and am incredibly excited about such an opportunity. Thank you for such a great ministry."
Cynthia Nielsen, missionary



"Let me tell you how delighted I was to come across your website. About 4 years ago I bought a complete set of Harvard Classics for $1 at a library booksale. I have been trying for years to figure out a way to incorporate them into my homeschooling efforts without success. I knew I would need to interpret all that literature from a biblical worldview and have never felt secure that I could do so. What a joy to discover your courses."
Kathleen A. Dillie, Homeschool Mother



"A wealth of information in the free trial courses. I'm glad someone is dealing with this perspective on the Constituton."
Home School Mother



"Thank you for the truth and honesty you have shared with me. I am ready for the walls to come tumbling down. Please continue to challenge my brain and direct me to the text you are describing about the Constitution."
Dr. Julie K. Bjornson



"Keep up the wonderful work! May the Lord continue to bless you in all your endeavors."
David Schildkraut



"My husband and I homeschool our children and a very Godly older gentleman who lives with us is teaching our two oldest girls history using your book, "Discipling the Nations". He loves it. He has invested a lot of time preparing for each class. He has them read other sources like "The Law" by Frederik Bastiat and made them write summaries of each chapter. My husband oversees them and all of them are excited and impressed with what they are being presented. Thank you for your work in this area. I pray many parents will have their eyes opened and run from the government schools. What a joy it is to teach my children the truth."
Betsy Boyce, Home School Mother



My son, Turrand Evans-Roskos, is currently taking Great Books Coll. from Scott Welch. Scott is a wonderful teacher and is very prepared for each class. He treats the students with tremendous respect and everyone seems to be enjoying the class.

We really appreciate all you do. Classical Christian has been an answer to prayer for us and I plan on having the rest of my 3 children follow Turrand in your school.
Tracey Evans, Home School Mother