Honors Humanities Major
Study Honors Humanities at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll graduate as a scholarly disciple who is dedicated to loving God and neighbor, devoted to civic engagement, and committed to seeking truth, beauty, and goodness. You’ll learn about good leadership, moral and intellectual virtue, and the Christian tradition as a high-achieving, academically motivated undergraduate student.
Program at a Glance
The Honors College educates the next generation of high-achieving academically motivated Christian leaders through a curriculum cultivating moral and intellectual virtue.
Application Deadline
- For priority consideration, applications must be submitted by November 15, at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted until the regular decision deadline of February 15; after this deadline, applications will be considered based on available space.
Program Information
- Program Units: 48
Location
- Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Experience in-depth learning in small, discussion-based, intellectually stimulating classes.
- Study the humanities in a unique close-knit community alongside a second major of your choice.
- Explore a storehouse of wisdom from great books in reading- and writing-intensive courses with no exams.
- Refine skills essential in all vocational pursuits: reading, writing, listening, arguing, public speaking, teamwork.
By the Numbers
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Clifford Young III ‘23, shares about how students in the Honors College read Great Texts on a journey of discovering themselves and how God works in humanity through loving one another.
Program Details
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The Honors College at Azusa Pacific University is a tight-knit community of scholars grappling with life’s most important questions. It is a highly selective program, attracting students from among the top 10 percent of high school graduates. Students interested in joining the Honors College community are invited to complete an Azusa Pacific University application and indicate your interest in the Honors College.
Admission Requirements
Students who have a high school grade-point average (GPA) of 3.8 or higher are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are not required to submit test scores for Fall 2024, but if applicants are able to submit test scores, they are encouraged to do so—on average, students accepted into the Honors College have a weighted GPA of 4.2 and an SAT score of 1320, ACT of 29, or CLT of 86.
For priority consideration, applications must be submitted by November 15, at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted until the regular decision deadline of February 15; after this deadline, applications will be considered based on available space.
Application Requirements
The Honors College application requires the following additional materials, which should be prepared before starting the form at the bottom of this page. Note: Only students who have applied for general admission to Azusa Pacific University will be considered for admission to the Honors College.
- Names and email addresses for two academic references
- A writing sample of approximately 500 words (two pages), which may be (1) an essay
written for a high school class, or (2) a response to the following prompt:
Abigail Adams wrote, “These are the times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed. The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties. Great necessities call out great virtues.”
Write an essay in which you explore Abigail Adams’ contention that hard times are ideal for shaping good character. Recount how that observation might apply to you and to challenges of our time.
The essay should be typed and submitted as a .doc or .pdf file. The text should be double spaced with one-inch margins on all sides. The preferred font size is 10- or 12-point. Essays should not exceed three pages. Essays will be evaluated based on thoughtfulness and clarity of written expression.
A Note to Trustees’ Scholarship ApplicantsIf you are a Trustees’ Scholarship applicant, your Honors College application is simplified and will not require you to submit another essay or additional references.
Online Application
To receive an invitation to submit an Honors College application, complete an Azusa Pacific University application and indicate your interest in the Honors College.
You might think that a private college education is beyond your reach, but there are many financial resources available to help make an Azusa Pacific education a reality. APU students may take advantage of three basic types of financial aid: scholarships and grants, education loans, and student employment.
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.
Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites such as finaid.org or fastweb.com. The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations, and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.
Education Loans
Education loans are usually repaid after graduation, may be deferred until after graduate school, and often have very low interest rates.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Student Employment
On-campus student employment is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.
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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Career Outlooks and Outcomes
Featured Faculty
Diana Pavlac Glyer
Professor, Honors College
Christine Kern
Associate Professor, Honors College
Rico Vitz
Professor of Philosophy, Honors College
The Freshmen Honors Experience: Transforming Together
A group of freshmen reflect on how they’ve been transformed throughout their first semester in the Honors College, sharing what they’ve learned from great texts and how they’ve grown closer together.