I came to Union when I could have gone to any other school because I wanted to experience Christian community and worldview, and I absolutely got that through Honors. The friends I made through Honors became my 'people' even more than anyone from my discipline/major because I absolutely loved the way we wrestled with complex issues of faith and theology and philosophy and life together, with intellectual humility and a seeking of wisdom. The way I saw a Christian worldview taught and used in Honors was not one-dimensional, had all the complexity and layers and nuance that I had always longed to experience but never had, and I can sincerely say that learning to engage my Christian beliefs and intellectual side together, especially with others, has substantially strengthened my faith. Honors taught me that I can and should take my faith seriously and holistically and I am forever grateful.
— graduate survey ('22)
