Classical Mathematics
Parent Training Programme
What if mathematics was taught the way it was before the Industrial Revolution — not merely as a tool for exams, but as a discipline that trains the mind and helps us understand the order of God's creation?
The Learning Institute for Excellence (LIFE), Counting to Calculus, and the Association of Classical Christian Educators, Africa (ACCE Africa) have partnered to offer a year-round parent training programme in Classical Mathematics.
This programme equips parents and educators to guide children through mathematics in the classical tradition, emphasizing mastery, historical understanding, and a biblical worldview.
Who Should Attend?
- Parents who homeschool or co-teach mathematics
- Classical and Christian school educators
- Educators in Africa seeking rigorous math formation
- Parents who want to strengthen their children's mathematics education
Amos Tarfa
Founder, LIFE
Recognized globally for advancing mathematical learning and intellectual formation in the classical tradition.
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Who We Are
About ACCE Africa
"Reforming education with Truth, Goodness and Beauty, one family at a time."
Our Mission
The Association of Classical Christian Educators, Africa (ACCE Africa) exists to promote and advance Classical Christian Education across the African continent and beyond. We believe that education, rightly understood, is the formation of the whole person — mind, heart, and soul — in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
In an age of fragmented curricula and utilitarian approaches to learning, ACCE Africa seeks to recover the ancient and proven tradition of classical education, rooted in a biblical worldview, for the families and communities of Africa.
Our Vision
We envision a continent where children are educated not merely for economic productivity, but for wisdom and virtue. Where the great ideas of Western and African civilisation are studied alongside Scripture, and where students learn to think clearly, reason carefully, and communicate persuasively.
Through webinars, training programmes, publications, and community building, ACCE Africa connects parents, educators, and schools across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and beyond — creating a growing network of classical Christian educators committed to the renewal of education in Africa.
The Foundation
What is Classical Christian Education?
The Trivium
Classical education follows the natural stages of a child's cognitive development through three phases known as the Trivium — a time-tested framework that has produced some of history's greatest thinkers.
Grammar
Ages 6–10
The foundation stage, where young students absorb facts, memorise, and delight in the concrete details of every subject — from multiplication tables to the names of rivers, from Bible verses to Latin vocabulary.
Logic
Ages 10–14
The analytical stage, where students learn to reason, question, and connect ideas. They study formal logic, construct arguments, and begin to understand the 'why' behind the 'what' of their earlier learning.
Rhetoric
Ages 14–18
The expressive stage, where students learn to articulate truth beautifully and persuasively. They write essays, deliver speeches, and engage with the great questions of philosophy, theology, and science.
Biblical Worldview
All subjects are taught in light of Scripture. Mathematics reveals the order of God's creation; history unfolds His providential plan; literature explores the human condition under His sovereignty.
Great Books Tradition
Students engage with the greatest works of Western and African civilisation — from Homer and Augustine to Chinua Achebe — learning to think alongside the finest minds in history.
Wisdom & Virtue
The goal of education is not merely knowledge or career readiness, but the formation of wise, virtuous persons who love what is true, good, and beautiful and serve their communities with excellence.
What We Do
Programmes & Initiatives
Classical Mathematics Parent Training Programme
A year-round programme in partnership with LIFE and Counting to Calculus, equipping parents and educators to guide children through mathematics in the classical tradition — emphasizing mastery, historical understanding, and a biblical worldview.
Monthly Webinar Series
ACCE Africa hosts regular webinars featuring leading voices in classical Christian education. Past topics include 'Recovering Wonders in Numbers' with Amos Tarfa, 'The Supremacy of Christ in Classical Christian Education' with Tshepo Rathiaya, and 'Educating Righteous Troublemakers' with Lennox Kalifungwa.
ACCE Africa Disputatio
A forum in the classical tradition of structured debate and discussion. The inaugural Disputatio featured Amos Tarfa on 'Forming Children for Wisdom and Competence in an Age of AI,' bringing together educators and parents for deep intellectual engagement.
ACCE Africa Podcast
Enriching conversations about classical education and the liberal arts tradition in Africa. Available on Apple Podcasts and other platforms, the podcast explores how classical Christian education can transform learning across the continent.
Publications & Newsletter
Through the ACCE Africa Substack, we publish articles, book reviews, and reflections on classical Christian education. Recent features include Daniel Olushola's 'When The Soul No Longer Counts' and Mustafa Abubakar's 'A Case for Christian Education.'
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
The Legacy of Christian Mathematicians & Scientists
Classical Christian education draws inspiration from the great minds of history — men and women whose faith in God fuelled their pursuit of truth through mathematics and science. ACCE Africa carries forward an international collaborative strategy for solving practical problems around the world using mathematics, science, AI, and STEM.
Isaac Newton
1643–1727
Invented calculus, discovered the laws of motion and universal gravitation. A devout Christian who saw his scientific work as revealing the handiwork of God.
Leonhard Euler
1707–1783
The most prolific mathematician in history, contributing to every branch of mathematics. A man of deep Christian faith who saw mathematics as the language of God's creation.
Carl Friedrich Gauss
1777–1855
Known as the 'Prince of Mathematicians,' he made fundamental contributions to number theory, algebra, statistics, and physics. He believed in the divine order of the mathematical universe.
James Clerk Maxwell
1831–1879
Unified electricity, magnetism, and light into a single theory. A committed Presbyterian whose faith informed his conviction that the universe was rationally ordered by God.
Equipping Educators
Resources
Curated resources for parents and educators pursuing classical Christian education in Africa. From foundational texts to contemporary voices, these materials will equip you for the journey.
The Well-Trained Mind
Susan Wise Bauer & Jessie Wise
A comprehensive guide to classical education at home, providing a year-by-year framework for the Trivium stages from grammar through rhetoric.
Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning
Dorothy Sayers (1947 Essay)
The foundational essay that sparked the modern classical education movement, arguing that medieval education's Trivium provides the ideal framework for teaching children how to learn.
ACCE Africa Substack
Classical Christian Educators
Regular articles, book reviews, and reflections on classical Christian education in the African context. Subscribe for updates on events and new resources.
Visit ResourceACCE Africa YouTube Channel
Webinar Recordings & Talks
Watch past webinars including 'Recovering Wonders in Numbers,' 'The Supremacy of Christ in CCE,' and 'Educating Righteous Troublemakers.'
Visit ResourceWhen The Soul No Longer Counts
Daniel Olushola
A reflection on the decline of meaning and the recovery of true learning, exploring how modern education has lost sight of the soul and how classical education can restore it.
A Case for Christian Education
Mustafa Abubakar
An argument for why Christian education matters in the African context, drawing on Scripture, history, and practical experience to make the case for faith-integrated learning.
Be Part of the Movement
Get Involved
The renewal of education in Africa requires a community of committed parents, educators, and leaders. Here are ways you can contribute to this important work.
Join the Community
Subscribe to our Substack newsletter and follow us on social media to stay connected with the growing network of classical Christian educators across Africa.
Volunteer
Share your expertise in classical education, help organise events, contribute to our publications, or assist with translation and outreach to new communities.
Partner With Us
Schools, churches, and organisations can partner with ACCE Africa to bring classical Christian education to their communities through training, curriculum support, and networking.
Spread the Word
Help us reach more families across Africa. Share our resources, invite others to our webinars, and tell your community about the transformative power of classical Christian education.
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