Is Rhetoric School Important in a Classical Christian Education?

This week, Mr. Bond and Mr. Grame, Upper School Academic Dean, explore the role of Rhetoric School in a classical Christian education. Their conversation examines rhetoric as the art of "speaking well" and its importance in helping students communicate truth with clarity, wisdom, and conviction.

They discuss the biblical call to "always be prepared to give a defense" and how rhetoric equips students to thoughtfully articulate and defend their beliefs. The episode also highlights the Senior Thesis, a capstone project in which seniors spend the year investigating an important question before presenting and defending their conclusions in a formal speech.

Tune in to learn how HCA prepares students to think deeply, speak persuasively, and engage the world faithfully.