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Why you should grapple with the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel is one of the most daunting books of the Bible. At forty-eight chapters, it is long. It immediately confronts the reader...
John Sundet
Jan 122 min read


Shedding light on “Epiphany”
What do these two things—the Adoration of the Magi and sudden realizations—have to do with one another? Why is "epiphany" used for both?
Joseph Leake
Jan 63 min read


Announcing a special Advent event
The Civitas School is excited to be co-sponsoring an Edwards Institute talk presented by Edwards Institute fellow (and Civitas teacher)...
Isabella Leake
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Writers weigh in on the worth of old books
One of the priorities of a classical education is the reading of old books. That’s not to say we never read new books, but it is to...
Joseph Leake
Mar 3, 20243 min read


The hidden link between Middle-earth & “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”: Part II
“I felt a curious thrill, as if something had stirred in me, half wakened from sleep.” J.R.R. Tolkien wrote these words in recollection...
Joseph Leake
Jan 21, 20245 min read


What’s so great about “The Holly & the Ivy”?
Today, on the Eve of Christmas, I’d like to share some reflections on one of my favorite Christmas carols, “The Holly & the Ivy.” Over...
Isabella Leake
Dec 24, 20235 min read


The hidden link between Middle-earth & “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”: Part I
Would it surprise you to learn that J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth and the Advent hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” are cousins? The beloved...
Joseph Leake
Dec 20, 20234 min read


Weekend Psalm chanting event was a success and delight
The evening of Friday, November 10 opened a rich and joyous weekend of learning, singing, and worshipping at our first Civitas-hosted...
Isabella Leake
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Welcome to our new blog!
Who are the Civitas School teachers? Why is Christian education important to them? How do they articulate the intersection of academic...
Isabella Leake
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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