Honors Academic Programs

The goal of an honors education at Harding is the pursuit of enlightened knowledge that allows us to discern truth and strengthen our allegiance to Christ.

The Honors College offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that satisfies requirements in the University’s Core and allows students to individualize their education in upper-level courses through honors contracts. The honors curriculum is anchored in The Big Questions — those that humans spend their entire lives contemplating:

Who is God? Who are we? What matters? What’s our responsibility? How do we know what we know?

We pursue these questions not merely as an academic exercise but rather to create flourishing people who communicate effectively, think critically, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

The following requirements are listed for new students in this academic year and for prospective students. Current students should consult the requirements listed the academic catalog associated with their first semester at Harding and reach out to honors@harding.edu if they have questions. 

Additional requirements must be met to graduate with Honors College recognition.

Required in the first semester 

Required for incoming National Merit Scholars and Trustee Scholars in their first semester of Honors College enrollment

 Choose at least three courses before the final year

Contact Information



Mailing address:
Harding University
Honors College
HU 10782
Searcy, AR 72149-5615

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