Degree
Pairs with any 4-year program (B.S. or B.A.)
Credits
15-18
Average Completion Time
7 semesters (1 course per semester)
Format
In-Person
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Honors Program
Program Overview
General Education Honors Track
Do you love to ask and answer the big questions related to Western civilization and culture? The honors program puts students in conversation with the great minds and ideas of the past through a Great Books curriculum focused on the liberal arts that comprise the trivium (or “three paths”) of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Students encounter the fundamental ideas that have shaped Western thought (grammar), learn how to analyze and evaluate those ideas and contemporary issues (logic), and learn how to participate in the great conversation with winsome, cogent, and persuasive speech and writing (rhetoric) all for the glory of God.
You Might Like This Program If...
- You want to ask and answer big, complex questions
- You want to read the great books rather than read about them
- You want small class sizes and direct interaction with faculty mentors/advisors
- You want to discuss and debate rather than listen to lectures
Program Objectives
Each student will:
- Describe the purposes of a liberal arts education
- Defend the worthiness of a liberal arts education from a Christian Perspective
- Learn to love the best things to the appropriate degree
- Enhance writing, thinking, and speaking abilities
- Equip himself or herself for graduate study in theology, the humanities, education, and many other disciplines
- Enjoy special recognition at commencement and on his or her diploma
Potential Career Paths
- Vocational Ministry
- Teaching
- Government Jobs
- Writing
- Public Policy
Featured Course: The Art of Persuasion
About the Course
This course offers an in-depth exploration of influential works on rhetoric in the Western canon, spanning from antiquity to the twentieth century. Through a close examination of key texts and speeches, students will gain insight into the evolution of persuasive techniques and their impact on various fields. The selected readings will be tailored to the faculty member’s area of expertise, providing a unique perspective on rhetorical strategies and their application. Whether you’re interested in classical rhetoric or modern adaptations, this course will enhance your understanding of persuasive communication and its historical context.
Format
In-Class
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Joshua Boyd
Chair, Division of General Education / Honors Program Director
Dr. Lynn McCool
Director of Digital Education, Communications
The honors classes at Faith have been the most beneficial for my personal growth. They cover material that applies to a vast spectrum of circumstances and foster a vibrant community that encourages deep discussions--inside and outside of class--about the great ideas of the past that have shaped our world.
Cameron SmithClass of 2026
