About Wittenberg Academy
Wittenberg Academy is a fully accredited institution that serves families or schools on a part time or full time basis. Our faculty teach courses for sixth through twelfth grade and our grammar school curriculum serves families or schools with scholars in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Why Classical?
Classical Lutheran education is directed toward citizenship in two kingdoms. As such, there are two key elements to this education: catechesis—to stay alive in the battle against the devil, the world, and our sinful nature—and the liberal arts—to be of some earthly good to our neighbor. A classical Lutheran education preaches truth to souls and cultivates minds. It is truly an education from conception to grave and is an education for all people.
Why Online?
In Luther’s day, the printing press aided the Reformers in disseminating Truth to the masses. Yet, the printing press was not the only tool. The context of the Reformation also included a majority of people who were illiterate or semi-literate. The printing press was still of benefit, however, as it provided written materials to readers and preachers.
In our day, the Internet serves as a tool to disseminate Truth to the masses. Just as the printing press only indirectly benefitted everyone due to illiteracy, so also, does the Internet benefit everyone, even if indirectly. Thanks to the Digital Age, we have direct access to resources never before accessible to the layman outside of brick and mortar archives. These resources allow teachers and scholars of all ages alike to read, mark, and inwardly digest original sources, rich literature, and the languages of the Church. Regardless of geography, scholars have access to unabashedly Lutheran education at all ages. A teacher in one location can teach a class made up of scholars from various locales around the world. Technology also allows scholars that would otherwise have no access to certain resources due to geography or financial limitations to partake in their benefit.
View course offerings here: Junior High and High School Courses.