Torrey Honors Institute is an exemplary liberal arts and biblical studies program for undergraduates at Biola University.
“I have seen very dull minds become keen by holding them right down to the grindstone.”
The Torrey Honors Institute is a program in the liberal arts general education for undergraduates at Biola University. Modeled on the Oxbridge tutorial system, Torrey is designed to hone students' critical thinking skills by exposing them to classical texts and using discussion as the primary mode of instruction. Torrey is extraordinary among programs in classical education because:
- Torrey offers individual mentoring and a tight-knit Christian community
- Torrey allows students to study any major offered by Biola University
- Student evaluation is based on the individual's progress
- The tutors encourage students to practically apply the discussed ideas
- Torrey stresses academic excellence, but also values students who demonstrate abilities in diverse fields