ACCS alumni seem able to take the good from science without being swayed by scientific arguments which may undercut Scripture. Classical education integrates Christ into every area of study, rather than separating religious study. Interestingly, other data in this survey show that ACCS alumni took more advanced science in high school.
ACCS alumni are the most likely of evangelically educated students to be tolerant of non-Christian religions—about the same as secular prep schools. But, they are committed far more than the other groups to believe religion should be in the public square. And ACCS alumni are far more likely to assert that it’s OK to say things that might be deemed offensive to religious groups in public. In order to engage with culture, this level of independence of mind is essential for reasoned discourse in the public square. ACCS schools train students to engage their faith in every aspect of life—public and private—and teach students to respectfully engage in substantive debates through a focus on rhetoric.