HorseAndDogClassics

Parent/Child Course (10-12 yrs), $175 - No Prerequisite

The child and parent take this course together.  This is a reading and discussion course.  Animal themed literature is so fun and meaningful, and we can so often relate to the charming and poignant stories of our furry or feathered friends. A delightful reading list will engage the child with quality writing and will form an interesting foundation for taking discussion deeper than mere comprehension. 

FablesAndTales1

Parent/Child Tutorial (8-10 yrs), $175 - No Prerequisite

Come ready to read and discuss! This is a parent/child course. Experience using the Socratic method in this introductory level course while reading and studying a weekly fable or tale. The entire family is encouraged to participate in reading and asking questions about these classic short stories prior to class, so that once in class, the experience is rich. Students and parents alike will enjoy this exploration into the deep lessons and ideas in these seemingly simple readings.

FablesAndTales2

Parent/Child Tutorial (8-10 yrs), $175 – No Prerequisite

Parent/child explore the Socratic Method and the world of stories, fables, and fairy tales, with somewhat more advanced readings than Fables and Tales 1. Not only will these discussions examine the lessons and ideas within the stories, but the children will also start to examine what makes a fairy tale or a fable, and what about a reading makes it exciting or instructive, or both.

ChroniclesOfNarnia

Parent/Child Tutorial (10-12 yrs), $175 - No Prerequisite

The child and parent take this course together. Each of the seven books in C.S. Lewis’s classic series will be explored and analyzed.  The process of peeling back the many layers found in the Chronicles of Narnia will reveal to students how to begin with a concrete story and then analyze it for themes, ideas, and character development. The rich and accessible writings of Lewis are a delight for children and adults alike, and the entire family will enjoy how real, uplifting, and powerful these stories can be.

TheGodsOfMountOlympus

Parent/Child Tutorial (10-12 yrs), $175 – No Prerequisite

Before the time of Christ, children were still taught the beauty and power of the Good and the wickedness and ugliness of the Bad. Cultures turned to the gods, a fantastical set of beings with great powers who guarded the earth and her inhabitants with actions both beneficial and hazardous. This course steps back to the time of the Greek myths and tells the tale of the eternal battle of good versus evil through the eyes of these enduring stories of the gods and their antics. You and your child will enjoy learning of the wiliness of Hermes, the bravery of Apollo, the wisdom of Athena, and the trickery of Hades. Through the adventures of these gods both on Mount Olympus and on Earth, students and parents will travel deeper into their understanding of truth, loyalty, justice, mercy, love, and sacrifice. They will also discover the ways natural law has informed the morality of society and given mankind knowledge of the Good.

 JuniorModernClassics

Parent/Child Tutorial (10-12 yrs), $175 - No Prerequisite

The child and parent take this course together.  This is a reading and discussion course.  A delightful reading list will engage the child with quality writing and will form an interesting foundation for taking discussion deeper than mere comprehension.  Students and their parents will find meaning in comparing their own experiences to those of timeless characters as they live through the challenges and joys that life provides them.

LucyMaudMontgomery

Parent/Child Tutorial (10-12yrs), $175 – No Prerequisite

Through several of Lucy M. Montgomery's stories, students and their parents will enjoy the delightful anecdotes and humorous, intriguing characters in delightful stories set in Canada. There are many valuable lessons, truths, and ideas to discover in these tales of the memorable Anne and her family.

BeforeTolkien

Senior Course (14 yrs. and up),  $185 - Prerequisite: Must have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Sojourn through the ages, reading Greek and Norse mythology and Christian tales. Each class will take time to discuss Tolkien’s works in light of the bigger, weekly discussions. The reading list includes titles that influenced J.R.R. Tolkien and his writings, and students can begin to glimpse the great wealth of inspiration that inspired the timeless characters of Tolkien's work. While some readings may be challenging, they serve as a great reminder of the early legends and stories that continue to shape our culture and persistently fascinate the imagination.

ClassicAdventure1

Intermediate Course (13 yrs and up), $185, 14 week course– No prerequisite 

There is a reason why mankind has always been fascinated with tales of adventure. They are not simply stories of the clash of swords, bold exploration, and derring-do - they contain a wealth of truth about our world and ourselves. In this course, students will use Socratic discussion to uncover the deeper meanings in some of western culture's best-loved adventure stories.

ClassicAdventure2

Intermediate Course (12 yrs and up), $185 – No Prerequisite

Fantastic tales of heroism, honour, mystery, and courage! Students follow the exploits of warriors, kings, seafarers, and hosts of adventurers, using Socratic discussion to uncover the deeper meanings in these classic and well-loved stories.

 
 
 
 
Part of The Gilbertine Institute