Residencies for Educational Leadership for Christian and Classical Schools
Students pursuing a M.A. or Ed.S. in Gordon’s Educational Leadership for Christian and Classical Schools program participate in on-site residencies.
Residencies for the Christian School Cohort
Experiential leadership opportunities & casual conversations with guest speakers
Each summer, Gordon's Graduate Leadership program offers immersive summer residencies on Gordon’s campus just north of Boston. You'll study alongside your cohort in varying leadership positions within K-12 Christian schools and learn from a group of committed colleagues while forming deep and lasting friendships.
Complete one 3-credit course in just one week! Meet your cohort in person enjoying the best of Boston and the North Shore of Massachusetts while learning together in classes taught by nationally recognized leaders. Participate in leisure activities that allow both for relaxation and enjoyment of the city's unique culture.
Discover and analyze your leadership style (and understand others) through team-building and leadership development experiences. Engage with seasoned leaders in an informal time of rich discussion about both the personal and professional sides of leadership.
Upcoming Residency Dates
- June 28 – July 2, 2026 at Gordon College
Accommodations
During your summer residency, you will stay in on-campus housing at Gordon College for $450/week. The cost for on-campus housing is in addition to tuition and includes 3 meals a day and complimentary access to the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center.
Residencies for the Classical Christian School Cohort
Intensive & Interactive Learning
Complete two 3-credit courses in just two weeks! Meet your cohort in person and learn together while being taught by nationally recognized leaders in person and learn from the wisdom of seasoned leaders and scholars who are serving, or have served, in classical Christian schools.
Discover and analyze your leadership style (and understand others) through team-building and leadership development experiences.
Upcoming Residency Dates
2026 Cohort
- Summer I Residency: July 4-18, 2026 in Orvieto, Italy
Accommodations
Orvieto, Italy: As an introduction to the program, each cohort begins together in Italy. We invite you to join us at our Gordon In Orvieto campus located at the Convento Servi Dei Maria. This monastery provides housing, classrooms, and more for our students. Our beloved chef Maria prepares two family-style meals a day. The campus is also located near several convenient markets & pharmacies.
Gordon College: During your second summer residency, you will stay in on-campus housing at Gordon College. The cost for on-campus housing is in addition to tuition and includes 3 meals a day and complimentary access to the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center.
Leading Classical School: Spend your final practicum partnering with a leading classical school in the country.
