London Honors: Program Overview
Houghton College's London Honors Program combines an integrated curriculum with a European experience.
This course of study in the spring semester for selected first-year students merges a traditional humanities curriculum with the opportunity to study in London. Combining history, literature, philosophy and the fine arts, this curriculum is a connected narrative of western ideas and culture from the ancient Greeks through the 20th century, affording students a thorough preparation for more advanced study.
In London, honors students earn 15 credit hours toward their Houghton degree while fulfilling core requirements.
Living
The London Honors Program is taught during a 14-week semester in London, England, and uses the dynamic learning environment of the city's museums, galleries, architecture, and theaters. Trips to Canterbury, Bath, and Cambridge are part of the learning process.
Students are housed at the Foreign Missions Club in central London. The Club is a comfortable inn with a "home away from home" atmosphere.
Service
Weekly service opportunities and Bible study groups offer an experience of working with other Christians in London, encouraging students to grow spiritually.
Students serve in volunteer capacities such as after school clubs in churches and community centers, cultural outreach efforts, and behind-the-scenes support.
Quotes from former London Honors students
"I learned so much over the semester. The subjects, works, and museum assignments were challenging and interesting. They gave me a new perspective and taught me to think. I am very grateful that I was given this opportunity to learn and grow."
"The reading material was exceptional, and I am so happy to have such an improved literary background! I am now thankful for the challenge, for it showed me what I was capable of accomplishing."
"My semester in London with the First-Year Honors Program really transformed the way I look at life. It helped clarify my beliefs and gave me a better understanding of how centuries of history have shaped the culture we live in today."
