Dr. Christopher Schlect

Christopher Schlect, Ph.D., is the Director of the Classical and Christian Studies program at New Saint Andrews College, where he also serves on the faculty as Senior Fellow of History. His primary teaching areas at the College include courses in history, classical rhetoric, and related fields. Dr. Schlect has also taught advanced courses at Washington State University and Gordon College, and he has interpreted historical sites as a ranger for the U.S. National Park Service.

He remains active with his historical research related to American Protestantism in the early 20th century, and he serves classical and Christian schools around the country through his teaching, consulting, and training activities. Chris and his wife, Brenda, have five grown children, all products of a classical and Christian education, as are all their spouses. They also have nine delightful grandchildren who remind them of God’s faithfulness.