A Christian College of the Liberal Arts & Sciences

Academics at Houghton

Whether you're studying art or calculus, your textbooks are just the beginning.

As you establish a thorough background in a subject, you won't just learn - you'll think.  Here's where Houghton's Christian commitment comes in: We'll ask you to look for connections, corroboration, and context, using your faith as a lens.  To try on, test out, and turn over every idea you encounter using your God-given reason to arrive at true understanding.


Majors & Programs


Houghton offers more than 70 areas of study - meaning you can choose to study anything from applied physics to writing.  Not matter what major you select (or double major, or major and minor), we'll ask you to look deeply, consider carefully and question diligently.

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Study Abroad


Learning in and from other cultures has been part of the Houghton experience since 1899.  Today more than half of our students hit the road, the high seas, or the friendly skies to study abroad.

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Honors Programs


Our honors programs introduce students to challenging, interdisciplinary, experiential learning situations that will challenge and stretch you academically.  Go beyond classroom lecture and discussion and immerse yourself in complex questions in our unique program.

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Houghton Alumni


Houghton College alumni can be found in all 50 states and 66 countries around the world.  They are making a difference in fields as diverse as business, medicine, ministry, teaching and more.  Get to know some of our alumni and read their stories here.

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