Why Tyndale?

“If God spare my life, ere many years I will cause a boy that drives the plough to know more of the Scripture, than [the clergy] does.” - William Tyndale, 1494-1536

William Tyndale was a brilliant scholar, linguist, and faithful martyr who produced the first English translation of the New Testament from Greek and portions of the Old Testament from Hebrew. He feared God and scripture more than he feared man, openly criticizing the church that condemned him a heretic and publicly burned his translations and King Henry VIII's annulments. Ultimately, he was betrayed, tried for his theological convictions, strangled, and then burned at the stake. His final words—"Lord! Open the King of England's eyes!"—are fitting even now for our leaders. 

His courage, intellect, and faith are exemplars of our vision for education here in Michigan. Through a Classical Christian Education, students will be equipped with the sword of Scripture and the robust, timeless tools of learning that will allow them to live bold, faithful lives. We plough in hope that our children will know even more of Scripture than us.