Christ College

09/11/2026

My last substack was on the enriching nature of relationships that foster a flourishing life in general, but also enhance happiness in the present moment. Part of the reason relationships are so helpful is that they push us beyond ourselves. In other words, genuine relationships focus on other people. It is easy to become preoccupied with our own personal interests, problems, and activities, but relationships demand our attention. For authentic relationships to develop, we must attend to others’ interests, problems, and activities. Which, surprisingly, is very liberating.

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08/18/2026

Thank you Veritas Press for featuring Christ College on your podcast!

Inspired by the Great Books, Dr. Todd Bates has embarked on a journey to create a classical Christian college with the mission to raise a generation of adults who are well-grounded in classical thought, rhetoric, and entrepreneurship. Christ College in Satellite Beach, FL, just wrapped up its first academic year and will be beginning its second in the ‘26-’27 school season.

If the idea of marrying deep philosophical thoughts with practical life skills sounds appealing to you, you won’t want to miss a moment of the conversation as we explore this new school!

Comment “▶️” and we’ll give you the link to hear more in episode 205 of Veritas Vox!

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Entrepreneurship is a great preparation for anybody.

08/11/2026

The faculty of Christ College warmly invites you to attend our 2nd annual convocation on August 16th, 2026, located at the beautiful Trinity Wellsprings Church in Satellite Beach, FL.

07/08/2026

The road ahead doesn't always come with a clear view. That's okay.
Christ College exists for the moment when you're not sure what's next — and you're ready to figure it out.
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07/06/2026

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from Christ College.

07/01/2026

Apply today at https://christ-college.com/application-form

06/19/2026

You're ambitious, you're sharp, and you're not interested in wasting the next four years. So before you decide what's next — watch this.
Christ College is a small classical Christian liberal arts college on the Space Coast of Florida, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities & Entrepreneurship. We combine the Great Books with real-world skills — because we believe wisdom and the ability to build something belong together.
Intentionally relational. Genuinely affordable. Unapologetically classical.
🌐 Learn more: christ-college.com

📍 Satellite Beach, Florida

06/17/2026

Christ College offers a single degree program: a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Entrepreneurship. I can see how that might seem like an odd pairing at first, but the two are, in fact, deeply complementary. I’ve found in my conversations that one of the best ways to understand the Christ College curriculum is to see it as an effort to embody the Great Commandment. Let me explain.
In the humanities we learn to see the glory of God in the wonder of God’s creation and learn to love God more deeply with all that we are. In entrepreneurship we learn to practically love others through creating spaces for meaningful work and seeking the common good of the community. In short, every aspect of a Christ College education finds its meaning and focus in worshiping God.

The content of each course is understood as being created, “for him and through him and to him,” and the end of each course is “to him be all glory forever” (Romans 11:36). This is not a replacement for academic rigor but is the very reason and motive for it. Each class is taught by gifted professors trained in their disciplines and engaging thoughtfully with the best literature of the past and present.

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06/10/2026

There is great joy in the academic setting—the life of the mind carries an adventure that is not for the faint of heart. As you know, learning is not passive, but dynamic. There are new challenges that must be met with intellectual courage, tenacity, and grit. It is this type of education that shapes character and transforms lives.

The sense of accomplishment is also as joyous as the challenge. Rising to the occasion forces you to your knees in prayerful dependence upon the Maker of the mind and the Creator of all that is knowable. When the intellectual challenge is overcome, worship is the fitting response—deep gratitude for the gift given, and gift received. The Christian intellectual tradition described this as “doxology,” which was the only proper response to “theology.”

The intellectual challenges are foundational to Christ College. The life of the mind is an invitation to love right things in right ways. Far from an isolated, solitary path of knowledge, learning is a very relational effort that leads to an ever-deepening love of God and neighbor.

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