Welcome to THC
Greetings from Dr. Hall
In describing leadership development at the Templeton Honors College, we often use the illustration of a ladder. A ladder has two rails, along with any number of rungs. Picture the first rail of the ladder. At the THC, this rail represents our emphasis on the life of the mind. We want our students to think well, read well, and write well. After four years at Eastern, Honors College students should be well on their way to becoming educated people: familiar with the great works of the Western canon, well-versed in both the humanities and sciences, and well aware of major currents and developments domestically and internationally.
A well-formed mind, however, represents only one rail of our ladder. If the intellectual growth of our students were our only goal, we would match the primary emphasis of most honors colleges across the country. But the second rail of our ladder is equally important: the character development of our students. We are deeply concerned about the spiritual formation of the THC undergraduates. We ask during their time at Eastern whether THC participants are increasingly being shaped into the image of Christ. As Egyptian monastics used to put it, are students learning to study with "the mind in the heart?" The Templeton Honors College is focused on developing leaders whose intellect and character have matured through immersion in an academically and spiritually challenging environment.
Will I have any classes with Dr. Hall?
All THC students participate in two classes with Dr. Hall, the Good Life and Foundations of Christian Spirituality.
Finally, the rungs on our ladder represent the important skills our students must develop to lead effectively. Practice in public speaking, lessons in social graces, exposure to cultural events, studying abroad, and opportunities to lead are just a few of the experiences we provide throughout a student's four years.
I look forward to helping each one of you investigate your place at the Templeton Honors College.
Best wishes,
Dr. Chris Hall,
Dean of Templeton Honors College
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