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  Areté Academy  

Areté (\ærətiː\; Greek: ἀρετή): excellence and moral virtue.

Areté Academy combines biblical worldview training with specialized professional development for young professionals and university students across the globe. This one-week training program is holistic, focusing equally on the spiritual, intellectual, and relational development of each attendee. Its name derives from Philippians 4:8, which refers to the moral excellence and virtue that accompany a life lived to its full potential and God-given calling. Accordingly, attendees are known as “Delegates” because they’re called to represent Christ as outstanding professionals.

Delegates examine many of the most pressing concerns of society today, and engage with distinguished faculty both from across their region and the world, to gain unique perspectives on addressing these issues on a national, regional, and global scale. With a commitment to excellence, the Areté Academy staff has equipped thousands of young Christians around the globe to become leaders in their career fields and prepare for long-term impact.

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"Areté Academy has emboldened and vitalized in me a spirit to courageously present the faith in the public square and engage with the issues that matter in our time. Areté Academy was truly the launching pad for many of the activities I now do and I thank God for the way it has enabled me to speak hope and love to a broken world."

— Christopher, India

About

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Spiritual

Each day at Areté Academy is founded upon worship, reflection, and devotionals. The curriculum is rooted in Psalm 78, which highlights the necessity of teaching tomorrow’s leaders about God, His law, and His works. Delegates explore the concept of "calling’ and what it means to be faithful, effective leaders within their professional industries.

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Intellectual 

Faith and intellect go hand in hand. Areté Academy gives Delegates the opportunity to study under some of the most distinguished Christian academics and experts in their fields, and wrestle with some of the most challenging questions facing society today. Delegates are trained and encouraged to maximize their academic and professional credentials to position themselves to pursue God’s calling on their lives.

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Relational

More than simply a week-long experience, Areté Academy is an ongoing, thoughtful community that grows throughout the professional lives of its members. At the Academy, relationships begin and are nurtured as Delegates live, learn, worship, pray, and participate in small group discussions together. As a result, Delegates depart knowing they have the support to face and overcome future challenges.

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