Statements & Beliefs
Beacon Hill Classical Academy is not affiliated with any one church, but instead is an extension of the Church.
Motto |
Our Motto is the Latin translation of Psalm 36:9 In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen.
Translated, it reads, “In your light do we see light.” We are reminded by this statement that as Christians we truly know and educate from the perspective of God’s revelation in Jesus Christ, who was called the Light of the World. We recite it in Latin because it reminds us that we belong to a long tradition that has cherished this philosophy. |
Vision Statement |
Beacon Hill Classical Academy consistently strives to graduate wise and eloquent Christians for the glory of Christ, impacting Ventura County and beyond.
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Mission Statement |
Beacon Hill Classical Academy cultivates an appreciation for beauty, a love of goodness, and a devotion to truth by discipling the whole person through a classical Christian education. We labor alongside families of the Church to equip and inspire students to influence the world for the glory of God.
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Statement of Faith
The Statement of Faith, adopted by Beacon Hill Classical Academy, is limited to primary Christian doctrine, which is considered to be central to all Christian denominations, and which sets Protestant Christianity apart from other faiths. We hold that a Christian is one who has heard the word of truth, the Gospel (Col. 1:5) and has responded to that message in genuine repentance and faith. A true believer is one who confesses with his mouth and believes in their heart that Jesus is Lord, that He died for his sins, and that God raised Him from the dead (Rom.10:9,10). This Christian takes their place among the body of Christ through baptism, commitment to serve a local church, and continual participation at the Lord’s Table.
Summarily, we embrace and adopt both the essential truths of orthodox Christianity, as articulated in the ecumenical councils of Nicea, Constantinople and Chalcedon, and the system of doctrine expressed in the creeds of the Protestant Reformation, including the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Second London Confession of 1689, the Thirty-nine Articles of the Church of England and the Westminster Confession of Faith.
- We believe the Bible alone to be the word of God, the ultimate and infallible authority for faith and practice.
- We believe that there is one God, a Spirit eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory.
- We believe that, for the salvation of lost and sinful men, the enlivening work of the Holy Spirit upon the soul is absolutely necessary.
- We believe that salvation is a gift of God received through faith apart from the merit of our actions.
- We believe a faith that does not manifest itself in good deeds is no true faith.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a life more and more pleasing to God.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved to the resurrection of life and those who are lost to the resurrection of damnation.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
- We believe that the church is the fullness of God’s kingdom in heaven and on earth.
- We believe in a biblical view of marriage, designed by God to be a faithful, lifelong covenant between one male and one female (as determined genetically), revealing the relationship between Christ and the Church. As a gift from God, we believe the institution of marriage is the only sanctioned framework for sexual intimacy between husband and wife, while providing the scriptural foundation for the institution of the family, in the bearing and raising of children (Gen. 2:22-24; Mt.19:4-6; 2 Cor. 11:2; Heb. 13:4-7).
- We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
- We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Ps. 139.)
Summarily, we embrace and adopt both the essential truths of orthodox Christianity, as articulated in the ecumenical councils of Nicea, Constantinople and Chalcedon, and the system of doctrine expressed in the creeds of the Protestant Reformation, including the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Second London Confession of 1689, the Thirty-nine Articles of the Church of England and the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Doctrinal Policy
Doctrinal issues not addressed in the Statement of Faith are dealt with in the following manner:
- Teachers must strive to present all classroom discussions of non-essential issues and doctrines in an informative, non-partisan fashion. Teachers must strive not to speak to the students in a manner causing offense to their Christian brothers and sisters.
- Teachers must strive to portray fairly various perspectives on a given controversial issue. Teachers may communicate personal beliefs but should take care in playing the role of their advocate.
- Teachers should encourage students to seek counsel on such issues with their parents and pastors.