Book Recommendations

If you want to learn more about classical Christian education, here are a few books we recommend, in order from least to most rigorous.

1. An Introduction to Classical Education by Christopher Perrin

This short PDF booklet is perfect for parents. A must-read.

Download PDF for free | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Classical Academic Press

2. Battle for the American Mind by Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin

Co-author David Goodwin is the president of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). This bestselling book explains in detail how our country got into its educational mess and how we can get ourselves out.

Buy from Amazon | Buy from HarperCollins

3. The Case for Classical Christian Education by Douglas Wilson

This book goes into further detail about the formation of classical Christian schools from one of the movement’s earliest pioneers.

Buy from Amazon | Buy from Canon Press

4. The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Classical Christian Education by Kevin Clark and Ravi Jain

A deep and thorough treatment of classical Christian education. Challenging, but rewarding.

Buy from Amazon | Buy from Classical Academic Press