American Commencement

Each generation of high school and college graduates faces a new set of challenges. Yet a close look at history reveals that these challenges are in many ways similar to those faced in America's early years--and that the same vision, passion, and goals needed then would serve us well today.

 

In American Commencement, Home School Legal Defense Association Chairman and Patrick Henry College Chancellor Michael Farris examines 17 historic commencement speeches with timeless messages. "The educators, pastors, parents, and leaders who addressed the graduates wanted to deeply impress upon the young people how important it was to remain true to God and His Word," writes Farris. "And there is absolutely no doubt that America needs future leaders whose character and convictions parallel those of these early American graduates."

 

Whether you're a graduating student, homeschooling parent, or a leader, this book is for you! American Commencement chapters include "Principles of Greatness: John Witherspoon," "Folly of Intellectualism: Timothy Dwight," "The Value of Art: John Wheelock," "Consecrated to God: William Smith," and 13 other messages delivered to early American graduates. You'll be as challenged and inspired as those first listeners!

Michael Farris; PB; 156pp; B&H Publishing Group; 2011