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Honors at NGU
Created to Thrive
Honors at North Greenville exists to cultivate transformational leaders for church and society by fostering a Christ-centered community that is academically rigorous, servant-minded, and committed to the truth and wisdom found in Scripture and the Christian intellectual tradition.
In keeping with our calling to honor the life of the mind, the purpose of Honors at North Greenville University is to offer academically gifted students enriched academic opportunities through discussion-based seminars, co-curricular experiences, and independent research. The honors curriculum is designed to deepen the college experience of students who have demonstrated the ability and who have a desire for academically challenging opportunities beyond the traditional requirements.
Pathways for the Honors Experience
Our Honors Curriculum
| Introduction to Honors* | Replaces the NGU 101 core requirement. |
| The Intellectual Tradition* | Replaces the Western Civilization (HIST 1385) core requirement. |
| The Christian Imagination in Literature* | Replaces the literature elective (ENGL 2000 level literature course) in the core requirement. |
| Introduction to Honors (1 hour) | The course introduces the honors community and analyzes, understands, and evaluates the intersection of human flourishing and the pursuit of wisdom. |
| The Christian Imagination in Literature (3 hours) | This course provides an in-depth discussion of the interconnections between faith and literary development. |
| The Intellectual Tradition (3 hours) | This course examines historical developments of biblical, Greek, Roman, Christian, and Enlightenment ideas and the global response to these movements. |
| Faith and Human Flourishing (3 hours) | The course engages with Scripture and the Christian intellectual tradition to explore the meaning, implications, and pursuit of “the good life.” |
| Selected Topic (3 hours) | Students engage in cross-disciplinary exploration through this seminar, which tackles a different topic each semester as chosen by the Honors Committee and allows students to investigate multiple areas of inquiry. |
| Honors Capstone (3 hours) | An independent project focusing on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty supervisor and approved by the Honors Committee. |
*Asterisks denote honors course replacements for a required specific course or elective course in the NGU core.
Honors Seminars
We have honors seminars to accommodate our transfer students and students wanting to continue their honors experience.
- Human Flourishing
- Special Topics
- Honors Capstone Seminar
Are You Eligible for Honors?
You qualify for Honors at NGU with any of the following:
- 3.5 weighted GPA with 1150 SAT or 25 ACT
- 4.5 weighted GPA with essay and resume
- Transfer Students: at least 3.5 GPA and 12 credit hours
All students who wish to be admitted into Honors must apply. You must be accepted into NGU before applying for Honors.
Scholars Weekend Participants are accepted automatically after completing the Honors application.
Email kayla.black@ngu.edu if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Honors just about the curriculum, or is it something more?
Honors at North Greenville isn’t just a set of courses within a curriculum — it’s a community. It’s a place where you begin forming the habits of your mind and your heart. Through discussion-based seminars, course replacement options, and deeper conversations into faith, human flourishing, and selected topics, you’ll find yourself among students and faculty who share your curiosity, regardless of your major or discipline.
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Is there separate housing for Honors students?
While Honors doesn’t have a dedicated dorm, Honors students receive first priority when choosing where to live on campus.
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Are there any other benefits that come with being parts of Honors?
Through your participation in Honors, you receive access to seminars unavailable to the general student body, along with early registration, priority housing, a dedicated honors house for study and community, and regular social events, including a monthly tea time with honors faculty.