Biblical Classical Writing - Biblical Classical Community

Naturally, the parts of speech are necessary for communicating clearly and effectively. However, so much is missed if that is the only aim. As Christians our ultimate purpose is master the use of language for clearly communicating the Gospel and discipling others. Biblical Classical writing lessons accomplish these goals in several ways.

Firstly, the academic portion of writing needs to be taught. However, the teacher and student miss out on so much more if developing writing skills is the only aim.

Grammar

To help students become strong writers, the teacher will pull sentences from literature the family is enjoying. The sentences are then analyzed from whole (a complete thought), to part, and back to whole. Six particular questions are asked to analyze the sentence structure. Furthermore, students will apply proper grammar usage to their unique sentences.

Considering Context

As with other academic subjects, teaching with context is a key factor in Biblical Classical writing. The Greater Context is that God is the Mater Author of life. Writing is His idea and students learn how to deduce that truth from Scripture. There are Particular Contexts of writing contained in the Scriptures, which student learn as well.

Studying the use of English on the History of Liberty Timeline gives the context of our language as Americans. Additionally, teachers and students learn how the Bible in English helped with the propagation of the Gospel via the Pilgrims and their model of Christian character.

Reflection and Reasoning Questions

Teachers prepare their lessons to include reflection and reasoning questions about writing. These questions give the students time to wrestle with ideas, reason from Biblical principles to the subject, and form convictions. These also aid in Biblical Classical discussions among family members or classmates.

Inspired Writing

Inspired teaching and learning takes place in writing as we master this academic subject with Biblical definitions of words. This is essential because writing is a part of the battle of words and worldview.

There is Gospel purpose for the academic subject of writing. Students learn the importance of communicating the True, Good, and Beautiful through writing. The ultimate aim is to:

bring God glory
clearly convey the Gospel
disciple others
proclaim the truth in love

As active and affective learners, teachers and students learn to be more conscientious of what they write. This is because of Biblical convictions they form as they master the Biblical worldview of writing. It’s also true of what they read as they master the Biblical worldview of literature through Biblical Classical literature studies.

The Biblical Classical Writing Method

Biblical Classical writing entails original thought as students participate in the following kinds of assignments:

composition
writing letters
poetry
prose
book reports
essays

Writing original thoughts vs. reworking an author’s writing can sound intimidating. However, researching, reflecting, and reasoning inspire the teacher and student to develop independent works. This honors God’s Principle of Individuality through writing.

In Summary

Biblical Classical writing involves the mechanics of grammar and writing. Deeper than that, it involves mastering the Biblical worldview of writing by researching, defining words with Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, reflecting, reasoning, and writing unique thoughts.