On this week's Classical Et Cetera, Memoria Press takes on one of our most common questions in classical Christian education: Why should Christians study paganism at all?

We explore how to approach pagan philosophy, literature, and Greek mythology in the classroom, and why these texts still matter for students learning within the tradition of Christianity. From Plato and Aristotle to Paul at the Areopagus, we consider how pagan authors asked the right questions—and how the Bible is where we ultimately get the answers.

Whether you’re a homeschool parent, a teacher, or simply curious about classical education, this conversation will help you see how pagan works can be taught with discernment, why they remain part of a Memoria Press curriculum, and how to read them in light of the truth of Christianity.

Read "Why Should Christians Read the Pagan Classics" from our founder, Cheryl Lowe: https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/why-should-christians-read-pagan-classics/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=185

*What We're Reading* from This Episode:

_The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion_—Beth Brower (Tanya)

_The Human Factor_—Graham Greene (Paul)

_Around the World in Eighty Days_—Jules Verne (Paul)

_The Idiot_—Fyodor Dostoevsky (Martin)

Who were the Founding Fathers — and what is the education that shaped them? In this episode of _Classical Et Cetera_ , we explore the rigorous classical education that influenced America’s founders and the birth of a nation. From learning Latin and Greek to studying history and literature, the Founders gained the wisdom and discipline to lead with courage and conviction. We discuss what their colonial education looked like, why it mattered, and how modern schools and families can recover the same focus and depth. Join the conversation and discover what classical learning can offer today’s America!

*What We're Reading* from This Episode:

_The Hobbit_—J.R.R. Tolkien (Paul)

_The Human Factor_—Graham Greene (Paul)

_The Father's Tale_—Michael D. O'Brien (Tanya)

_The Iliad_—Homer (Martin)

_The Idiot_—Fyodor Dostoevsky (Martin)

Vulgate Set - https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/latin/selections-from-the-vulgate-set/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=184

Martin's article - https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/classical-education-founding-fathers/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=184

This week's Classical Et Cetera is our official back-to-school episode! Join us as we consider not just dates on a calendar but the seasonality of school itself. Where does the fall start come from? Is it better to start early or wait for the first cool mornings of autumn? Let's talk about practical guidance for starting the school year, everything that you should consider, and how to begin with purpose.

https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-studies/timeline-program/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=183

*What We're Reading* from This Episode:

_The Hobbit_—J.R.R. Tolkien (Paul)

_The Father's Tale_—Michael D. O'Brien (Tanya)

_From Aristotle to Christ_—Louis Markos (Martin)

_Smiling Through the Cultural Catastrophe_—Jeffrey Hart (Martin)