The Torrey Honors Institute is a two-year program in the liberal arts for undergraduates at Biola. Students accepted in the program represent outstanding undergraduates in terms of academic ability, Christian character, and potential for leadership. Instruction is in small tutorials. The curriculum contains the master works of Western civilization, with a special emphasis on Christian texts.
Students come from a variety of majors.
The program trains students in a rigorous discussion group format. It teaches high level writing and critical thinking skills. Admission Requirements Admission to Torrey is by invitation only. Students are invited to apply after a review by the Office of Admission and the program Director following their making application to Biola University. The average applicant is in the top ten percent of all students planning to attend Biola University in terms of academic, social, and spiritual leadership.