Educational Philosophy

At Dickson Academy, we believe the chief end and purpose of man is to glorify God. We aim to produce students who are committed to excellence in all things, with the understanding that it glorifies God when they apply themselves to the fullest. We believe that an excellent education is founded upon disciplined attention to learning; that this discipline rests upon the studentʼs moral character; and that this moral character can best be developed through a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. All students will be encouraged to develop wisdom, discernment, love for learning, and a heart for service. Our teachers will be committed to the vital task of teaching students how to think, reason, and process information in order to make wise decisions.

 

Dickson Academy is not a classical school in the strict sense, but we embrace many of the foundational aspects of classical education, with an emphasis on logic, rhetoric, great literature, and classical etymology. Ultimately we seek to develop well-made minds rather than well-filled minds, teaching students how to think rather than simply what to think.