Into the Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity

Into the Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity

Edited by David V. Hicks and Fr. Anthony Gilbert

What does “classical education” really mean, and what does it look like when rooted in Orthodox Christianity?

This collection brings together reflections from twenty-one Orthodox Christian educators who explore how the Church can recover and reshape the classical tradition for today. These essays offer more than theory; they show how Orthodox parishes and families can engage in the formation of children through an education grounded in liturgy, wonder, humility, and the pursuit of truth.

Readers will find encouragement, ideas, and lived experience—from those starting schools in their parishes to those teaching in classrooms or homeschooling at their kitchen tables. Whether you’re a priest discerning the next step in your parish’s mission, a parent seeking a life-giving alternative to the public school system, or an educator wondering what makes a school Orthodox and classical, this book offers clarity and practical guidance.

Ultimately, it points to the true goal of education: to lead children from darkness into the light, not just of knowledge, but of Christ Himself.