Rhetoric

Rhetoric

The Rhetoric Level of classical education is the third stage of the trivium.

Rhetoric is a by invite only for our seasoned, classically trained students in grades 11-12.

Rhetoric Level Course Work

Culturative History (Bible, History, Politics, Art, Music, Architecture, Government)

English & Literature

Science (Chemistry, Physics)

Math (Geometry, Pre Cal, Calculus)

Latin III or Socratic Logic

Forms of Instruction Include:

  • Socratic Discussion
  • Timeline
  • Convocation
  • Immersion Recreation Experiences 
  • Movie Days
  • Projects & Papers
  • Field Trips
  • Study Groups
  • Journals

Rhetoric Research Paper

Rhetoric Level students engage in a year-long Research Project. Students undertake rigorous research, reading, and writing on a selected topic of interest. Formulation of convincing articulation and persuasive argumentation prepares students for the culmination of their research and reasoning endeavors.

40-Hour Project

Each year, rhetoric students engage in advanced research and critical writing with the 40-Hour Project. This specialized project provides an opportunity for students to become experts on individualized topics of interest as they learn to analyze and draw scholarly inferences about a subject’s past, present, and future implications.