Academic Programs

In its founding principles, the United States Constitution responds to a Christian anthropology that acknowledges fallen human nature, free will, and the inherent dignity of man as imago Dei. Our Founding Fathers understood that political theory and practice must remain rooted in such fundamental realities. They established this country with the firmest faith in the wisdom of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Today, our country desperately needs to restore this essential conviction. As a nation, we need to understand and conduct government work without ignoring our moral foundations. And we need to pursue public policy that adheres to Christian anthropology and the rule of law and justice. Academic programs that form students in faithfulness to these principles are absolutely necessary to restoring our foundation in Truth and promoting policies that affirm human dignity.

Harnessing Belmont Abbey College’s Benedictine tradition, the Belmont House academic programming includes a summer honors program for high school students and the American Semester for undergraduates from Belmont Abbey College and beyond. With a strong foundation in natural law, these programs emphasize virtue and professional work as natural expressions of the human person.

Belmont House’s Capitol Hill location gives students ready access to a rich array of internships in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors. And, through a series of discussions and social events, Belmont House introduces students to its extensive network of professionals.