Classical Christian Honors College
Classical Christian Honors College
In the Classical Christian Honors College, students are not simply learning what to think—they are learning how to think.
Launched the First Classical Christian Honors College in the Upper Midwest
In the late spring of 2025, construction began inside Nazareth Hall on the Honors Commons––the dedicated home of the Classical Christian Honors College (CCHC). By fall, we welcomed the inaugural cohort of 16 students, granting them exclusive access to this beautifully renovated space.
Designed to foster both scholarship and community, the Honors Commons features an open floor plan with study tables, inviting gathering spaces, and one classroom unlike any other on on campus: a roundtable.
Around this table, students engage the Great Books of Western civilization through thoughtful, professor-guided discussion. Rather than passively receiving information, they ask probing questions, wrestle with enduring ideas, and sharpen one another’s thinking through meaningful dialogue.
Preparing Future Leaders
As they examine history, culture and the human experience in light of Scripture, they gain wisdom, discernment, and a deeper understanding of their calling in God’s world. Here, students are not simply learning what to think––they are learning how to think.
The Great Books and Ideas program is a three-year journey students pursue alongside their primary majors. Those who graduate with this rigorous education will be equipped to navigate a complex world with confidence and purpose.
CCHC Student Stories
Hear from Mackenzie & Daniel
Mackenzie’s Story
Daniel’s Story
We thank God for you and for a tremendous inaugural year. It has been a joy to walk alongside our students through the Scriptures and great texts in the Greek, Roman, and early Christian eras. Our discussions have been rich with life-shaping relevance and deep bonds of friendship have been formed. Most importantly, students have grown in love for God and in their ability to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty in all of life.
– C. Ryan Griffith, Ph.D., Dean of the Classical Christian Honors College
How can I learn more about Northwestern?
We would love for you to be a part of the Northwestern community! Learn more about our university by visiting our website or find your local Northwestern Media station and receive encouragement for your daily life.
