Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents

by Dr. Robert Littlejohn, Charles T. Evans, Keith A. McCurdy

With the third decade of the twenty-first century solidly upon us, perhaps the great question for our day is “Where are the Shepherds?” Have the skills, knowledge, virtues, and wisdom that once produced men and women of character worth trusting—cultural, political, and spiritual leaders worth following—been lost forever? Have we as a society forgotten how to build these qualities into developing shepherd boys and girls? In Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents, classical Christian educators Dr. Robert Littlejohn and Charles T. Evans draw from the foundational principles outlined in their seminal 2006 work, Wisdom and A Christian Paradigm for Classical Education to answer these questions with a resounding “no!” Together with family and parenting counselor Keith A. McCurdy, the authors present updated selections from the original text and new content written specifically for parents, providing a compelling case for classical Christian education as the surest path to forming wise and eloquent servant-leaders who are equipped to shepherd their generation as lifelong learners, rational thinkers, creative problem solvers, and faithful Christians.

144 pages

Published May 1, 2025

Reviews

[Amy Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are in the stage of life where you’re trying to figure out what method/direction/type of way you want to educate your people, I highly recommend this book. Or maybe you’re just curious what a classical education even is. Or maybe you’re smacking the middle of your classical education journey like I am…still 💯 worth the read. It’s a keen reminder of our why.


I knew so little before starting this classical educational journey.

It’s thin. It’s insightful.

Enjoy. 📚

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelllent update for Wisdom and Eloquence. Keith McCurdy's inclusion was a positive contribution as well. A solid read for classical Christian schooling parents whether new or seasoned in the community.

[Kristal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would be a great read for any parent considering Classical Education or already has a student in a Classical school. Breaks down what it means, the role parents play in the education and an excellent chapter from Keith McCurdy.