Presented at the CiRCE Fall Regional Conference 2023.

In an increasingly ideological educational landscape, Christian classical educators advocate for the essential role of the Great Books and the liberal arts in the intellectual and moral development of our students. But can classical education strengthen our students’ piety? Since the Church began, Christians have discussed what role secular learning plays in Christian formation. In this talk, Heidi White draws from classical and Christian sources to illuminate how classical education can draw our souls to God.