What does it mean to be prepared for the public square?

In this episode, we dive into the Senior Thesis, the capstone academic project for Clapham upperclassmen. Instructor Kelsey Peterson guides students through a year-long process designed to refine both composition and oratory skills. This isn't just a research paper; it's a foundational experience that trains students to be thoughtful, eloquent, and effective Christian voices in the world, prepared to discern and speak the truth.

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The NYT article referenced in the show is available here. It is a review of this book.

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The Good Soil Study can be accessed in its entirety here.

From TikTok to textbooks, students growing up in a digital environment encounter a barrage of rhetoric everywhere they go. Join us for a conversation with Clapham faculty Kelsey Peterson as we explore the unique aim of a Christian approach to training in rhetoric.

How does a uniform support the student experience in a school?

In an age of expressive individualism, uniforms serve as a signal of a different worldview: one where identity isn't defined by a brand or material status, but is rather rooted in a relationship with God.

Join us for a conversation with Clapham Middle School principal Miranda Quinn as we discuss the purpose and advantage of the Clapham dress code.