Further Reading
New to Knox Classical School, or simply new to classical Christian education? Here’s a list of resources to get you started.
About Knox Classical School
- Knox Classical School Family Handbook (2024-2025). Available here.
Short & Sweet
- Dorothy L. Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning. The foundation of the modern revival of classical Christian education. Read here.
- Susan Wise Bauer, "What Is Classical Education?" A brief synopsis of the classical method, particularly the trivium. Read here.
- The Classical Difference, "The Good Soil Report." A study comparing life-choices, preparation, attitudes, values, opinions, and practices of alumni from various types of schools—public, secular private, Catholic, evangelical, religious homeschool, and classical Christian. View a summary here, and view the whole report here.
More Thorough
- Christopher A. Perrin, An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents. An explanation of the history and characteristics of classical education. Read here.
- C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man. A short book on the importance of the goals of classical education. Available here.
- Pete Hegseth, Battle for the American Mind. An accessible and concise introduction to why classical education is needed in modern America. Available here.
Most Thorough
- Douglas Wilson, Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning. Considered the catalyst for the explosion of classical Christian schools over the last 30 years. Available here.
- Stephen Turley, Awakening Wonder. A thorough handling of the classical Christian education tradition. Available here.
- Kevin Clark & Ravi Jain, The Liberal Arts Tradition. A detailed explanation of classical Christian education, particularly within a school environment. Available here.
- Susan Wise Bauer, The Well-Trained Mind and The Well-Educated Mind. The first explores implementing classical Christian education at home, and the second invites adults to study the Great Books. Available here and here.
- Marcia Somerville, Love the Journey. An introduction to implementing classical Christian education in your homeschool, written with much practical advice for parents of young children. Available here.
- Vigen Guroian, Tending the Heart of Virtue. A guide to quality children's literature for the purpose of character formation. Available here.
If You'd Rather Listen
- Beza Institute, Reforming Classical Education Podcast. A new podcast discussing the basics of classical Christian education. Listen here.
If You'd Rather Watch
- The Miseducation of America. A documentary based off of Pete Hegseth's recent book considering the progressive takeover of American education. Available here.
- "Geronimo, Amen!" A brief video about the resurgence of classical Christian education. Watch here.
- Classical Academic Press, Parent U. A video series about how to implement classical Christian education in your home. Available here.