
- ACADEMICS SIMPLIFIED: Read, think, converse, debate, write
- COMPLETE course with writing tutorial (full-credit) OR seminar-only (half-credit) format
- AN EMPHASIS ON STRENGTHENING WRITING SKILLS – Writing tutorial students receive in-depth, personalized feedback on written work.
- Full four-year WRITING program
- Full four-year GREAT BOOKS program with related BIBLE readings
- A la carte courses or the DIPLOMA Program
- NO AI. NO smartphones. NO in-class student screen use. NO Marxist ideology. NO politically-correct jargon.
- GREAT EXPECTATIONS & COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE – Scriptorium students study, discuss, debate, and write about the best original source documents and literature – using books, not textbooks. At the end of each semester, all students publicly defend their work before an audience of fellow-students, family, and friends. Scriptorium aims to encourage and strengthen the skills of all students, regardless of ability.
- A FOCUS ON THE UNFASHIONABLE VIRTUES OF TRUTH, BEAUTY, WISDOM, VIRTUE & LIBERTY – Understanding the truth, valuing beauty, growing in wisdom, and upholding virtue and liberty are the ultimate goals of every Scriptorium course.
- PRIZES & THE HOUSE SYSTEM – Each semester, prizes are awarded for excellence in writing, penmanship, and other student achievements. Scriptorium’s House system encourages fellowship and healthy competition between classes.
- FACE-TO-FACE learning and fellowship
- School year based on the TRADITIONAL CHURCH CALENDAR
- SMALL CLASS SIZES – Class sizes are kept small to allow for greater student participation and more individualized instruction.
- DUAL-CREDIT OPTION THROUGH BRYAN COLLEGE FOR SELECT COURSES – By completing selected courses, students in grades 10-12 residing in the state of Tennessee can apply to receive dual-credit from Bryan College. Bryan also offers a scholarship for any Scriptorium student applying to its undergraduate program within 24 months of completing coursework at Scriptorium.
