{"id":22387,"date":"2021-05-26T12:01:30","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T10:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adfinternational.org\/arete"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:43:07","slug":"arete","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adfinternational.org\/en-gb\/arete","title":{"rendered":"Arete\u0301 Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Arete\u0301 Academy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Aret\u00e9 (\\\u00e6r\u0259ti\u02d0\\; Greek: \u1f00\u03c1\u03b5\u03c4\u03ae): excellence and moral virtue.<\/h5>

Arete\u0301 Academy is designed to equip and engage the next generation of leaders to take up positions of influence in law, government, public policy, media, academia, and other culture-shaping institutions. It prepares exceptional students and young professionals across the globe to pursue God\u2019s unique calling in their career, and to deploy their full potential as they grow in servant leadership in positions of public impact. Aret\u00e9 Academy offers a unique combination of biblical worldview at the highest intellectual level applied to the most pressing challenges of our time, character and spiritual formation, and specialized professional development.<\/p>

During each stage of Aret\u00e9 Academy, participants (\u2018Delegates\u2019) examine the foundations of true freedom and justice and explore solutions to many of the most pressing concerns of our current culture. Under the teaching of distinguished faculty from across their region and the world, Delegates gain unique perspectives on addressing these issues on a national, regional, and global scale. With a commitment to excellence, Aret\u00e9 Academy has equipped hundreds of selected individuals around the globe to become leaders in their career fields and prepare for long-term impact. Aret\u00e9 Delegates are involved precedent-setting cases and matters around the world, serving the common good and defending freedom in their spheres of influence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Aret\u00e9 Academy comprises a 4-month online curriculum leading to participation in the 5-day Academy, culminating in the commissioning of permanent Aret\u00e9 Delegates into the ongoing global Aret\u00e9 Community and wider ADF International network.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Online Journey <\/strong>
Selected Applicants are called Aret\u00e9 Delegates and commence their training online together as a class in each region. Currently, Aret\u00e9 Academy is offered in Europe, Latin America and the Commonwealth with a yearly class. They receive substantive, foundational training with expert faculty in a bi-weekly rhythm over four months. The online Journey challenges Delegates to think deeply, expand their perspective, hone their communication skills, and build relationships with their fellow participants.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Academy\u00a0<\/strong>
Following the online training, the full class will come together for a 5-day in-person training. Delegates will learn from and engage with world-class faculty, and explore real solutions to the pressing legal, political, and cultural issues of our time. Delegates live, learn, laugh, and pray together, and examine what it means to faithfully live a vocation of public leadership \u2018for such a time as this.\u2019\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Community\u00a0<\/strong>
Aret\u00e9 Academy is a beginning, not the end. Building life-long relationships and connections is a central component of Aret\u00e9 Academy. From the start, each Delegate goes through the Journey and the Academy as a part of a small team led by designated Mentors. Mentors are instrumental to foster connection and support as Delegates grow together in the pursuit of their individual and collective callings.<\/p>

Following the Academy, successful Delegates will join the Aret\u00e9 Community: a global professional network of Christians who passionately engage at the highest levels of law, governance, and culture-shaping institutions. They are also part of the wider ADF International network of lawyers, experts, and senior individuals serving in strategic positions of impact. Together, they are empowered to pursue the competence and character needed to excel in their professions, the conviction necessary to effectively engage the culture, and a community that enriches and fuels that pursuit in the long run.<\/p>

ADF International offers Delegates essential resources to impact culture and remain firm in their Christian commitment through ongoing professional development, training, reunions, access, and fellowship.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Each day at Aret\u00e9 Academy is founded upon worship, reflection, and devotionals \u2013 placing Christ first in position and in priority. Without Christ we can do nothing, and Aret\u00e9 Academy helps the leaders of tomorrow to form deep conviction and commitment to speaking the truth in love in positions of influence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Faith and intellect go hand in hand. Aret\u00e9 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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More than simply a point-in-time experience, Aret\u00e9 Academy is an ongoing, thoughtful community that grows throughout the professional lives of its members. Delegates depart with real intellectual and personal resources \u2013 knowing they have community support as they face and overcome future challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Aret\u00e9 Academy is tailored geographically and professionally. Applicants can have any academic background, it is not limited to law. They should apply for the programme in the region in which they live, or in which they intend to engage professionally long-term. Full attendance online and at the Academy is required. Lodging, meals, and programme costs of Aret\u00e9 Academy are covered by ADF International.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Arete\u0301 Academy Latin America<\/h5>\n

Academy: 26 \u2013 31 January 2025<\/strong>,
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Online Journey: October 2024 \u2013 January 2025<\/strong> (every 2 weeks \u2013 Tuesday evenings).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Arete\u0301 Academy Europe<\/span><\/h5>

Academy: 30 March \u2013 4 April 2025<\/strong>,
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Online Journey: November 2024 \u2013 March 2025<\/strong>\u00a0(every 2 weeks \u2013 Monday evenings).<\/span><\/p>

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Arete\u0301 Academy Asia<\/h5>

Academy: 4 \u2013 9 August 2024,
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Online Journey: April \u2013 July 2024<\/strong>
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Arete\u0301 Academy Latin America<\/h5>

Academy: 31 January – 6 February 2027<\/strong>
Location: To be confirmed<\/span><\/p>

Online Journey: September 2026 \u2013 January 2027<\/strong><\/p>

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Arete\u0301 Academy Europe<\/span><\/h5>

Academy: 26 April – 2 May 2026<\/strong>,
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Online Journey: January 2026 \u2013 April 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Application for 2027 Aret\u00e9 Academy Europe will open 2 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Arete\u0301 Academy Commonwealth<\/h5>

Academy: 19 – 25 October 2026\u00a0<\/strong>
Location: London, UK<\/p>

Online Journey: June \u2013 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>

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Application for 2027 Aret\u00e9 Academy Commonwealth will open 25 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Aret\u00e9 is ancient Greek, denoting moral excellence and virtue, specifically living up to your full potential and God-given calling. The apostle Paul exhorts those who follow Christ to set their minds on aret\u00e9 or \u2019excellence\u2019 (Philippians 4:8).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A delegate is one designated to act for or represent someone else. Aret\u00e9 Academy attendees are known as \u2018Delegates\u2019 because as Christians, we are commissioned to serve as Christ\u2019s delegates in this world. Aret\u00e9 Academy Delegates are reminded by this designation that they are representatives of Christ within their callings as outstanding professionals.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Criteria for selection are based upon academic achievement, intellectual and spiritual maturity, professional leadership potential, and demonstrated Christian commitment.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Aret\u00e9 Academy is designed for young professionals (including PhD candidates and post-doc) within the first few years of their career experience, and open to university students who have completed at least two years in their course of study prior to participation. If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact us. Candidates are encouraged to apply only for the programme in the region in which they intend to be living and working long-term.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. All application items must be uploaded to your online application account by midnight on the deadline date (in the time zone in which the programme will take place). It is your responsibility to remind recommenders of the deadline date for their letters of recommendation.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Please make sure any unofficial transcripts include the full list of your completed university courses and grades obtained in each course.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of your recommenders in the Letters of Recommendation section of the online application. An email will automatically be sent to the recommenders with an online recommendation form. After the recommender submits the form online, it will be sent directly to the Aret\u00e9 Academy selection committee.\u00a0<\/p>

If you wish to send the request for recommendation directly to the recommenders yourself (rather than utilize the automated process) you may instead request a copy of the recommendation form be provided to you<\/u> by email, and it is then your\u00a0responsibility to transmit that document to your recommenders. After they complete the recommendation, they (or you) can return the completed form to the Aret\u00e9 Academy staff at Arete@ADFinternational.org<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Applicants will be notified by email approximately six (6) weeks after the application deadline. Applicants who are accepted will then have approximately one week to accept the offer by providing additional information online.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ADF International covers lodging, educational materials, and meals for each Aret\u00e9 Delegate during the Academy. Delegates are responsible for travel costs as well as any personal expenses incurred while attending Aret\u00e9 Academy.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Arete\u0301 Academy Aret\u00e9 (\u00e6r\u0259ti\u02d0; Greek: \u1f00\u03c1\u03b5\u03c4\u03ae): excellence and moral virtue. Arete\u0301 Academy is designed to equip and engage the next generation of leaders to take up positions of influence in law, government, public policy, media, academia, and other culture-shaping institutions. It prepares exceptional students and young professionals across the globe to pursue God\u2019s unique calling […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":22389,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"give_campaign_id":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-22387","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAret\u00e9 Academy - ADF International<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Arete\u0301 Academy is the flagship training program of ADF International. 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