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The Distinctive Value Of The Abbeys Honors College

The Distinctive Value of the Abbey’s Honors College

The Distinctive Value Of The Abbeys Honors College

Our Honors College located near beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina is more than just a four-year curriculum; it is an all-encompassing journey to discover the world through a critical eye, to study the Great Books and their impact on the world, and to prepare for a future that focuses on goodness and beauty. Learn more about how you can apply to our Honors College today.

Program Details

Award Amount:$9,000
Details: Awarded to students who apply, interview, and are accepted into the Honors College.
Qualifications: Non-weighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
Duration: Renewable for up to 4 years. Students must be full-time and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA.

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What Makes Our Catholic Honors College Unique

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Great Books, Great Curriculum

With the help of the greatest minds throughout history, such as Shakespeare, Aristotle, and St. John Paul II, you’ll explore the foundational impacts of Ancient, Christian, and Modern Thought through our Honors College. Discover the three majors that you can choose from when pursuing Belmont Abbey’s Honors program.

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Go Beyond the Classroom in Our Catholic Honors College

Sure, you’ll have access to the Great Books, great classes, and great instructors. But along with that, you’ll also have the opportunity to build friendships with like-minded Honors College students as you enjoy field trips, retreats, cultural events, and the various study abroad programs that our university has to offer.

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About the Schola High School Summer Program

Schola is a week-long summer program for high school students to read classic works of philosophy and literature, meet with Honors College faculty for group discussions, and experience the local culture and recreation of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area and beyond. If you are currently a high school student interested in our Schola program, learn more about how you can register today! We just launched Schola DC! Click below to learn more!

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Why You Should Select Our Charlotte Metro Catholic Honors College

When choosing to pursue your degree through Belmont Abbey’s Honors College, you are selecting a private Catholic college dedicated to growing and enhancing your skill set as well as expanding on your Benedictine identity. With that in mind, our faculty and staff want to help guide students in fulfilling God’s purpose for their lives while they attend our distinguished university’s Catholic Honors College.

Some of the additional benefits of choosing our Catholic Honors College near Charlotte, North Carolina include the following:

  • Our experienced and dedicated faculty members provide academic, spiritual, and networking opportunities to students of diverse backgrounds
  • Belmont Abbey College hosts a full monastery and basilica on campus for students and visitors to enjoy
  • We have programs offered 100% online, so your work can be completed on your schedule
  • Our undergraduate teaching has been ranked #1 in the region by U.S. News & World Report
  • Belmont Abbey has been recognized as one of the 20 Best Colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report
  • We host the seventh largest athletic program in the country

Apply to Belmont Abbey’s Honors College Today

If you are ready to pursue your degree and enrich your faith, apply to our Honors College located near Charlotte, NC today.

Have any additional questions regarding our distinguished Honors College program? If so, request more information today! We look forward to assisting you in any way we can.

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Faculty and Leadership

Fr. Joseph Matlak

Instructor, Canonical Mandatum

Dr. Thomas Varacalli

Interim Dean of the Honors College

Dr. Joseph F. Wysocki

Provost

Dr. Christine J. Boor (neé Basil)

Vilma György Pallos Chair in Classical and Liberal Education & Associate Professor in the Honors College

Elisa Torres Neff, ABD

Visiting Instructor

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