Torrey Honors

The Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program of Biola University. The Good. The True. The Beautiful.

We are the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We are a community of students and scholars who are passionate about following Christ with our whole heart mind, soul, and strength. Learn with Mentors:

As a Torrey student, you'll be matched to one of our full-time faculty members, who will provide you with one-on-one mentoring for all four years of the program. Your mentor oversees yo

ur entire Torrey career, coaching and challenging you. Your mentor will help you become the best thinker, writer, and reader that you an be. And best of all you'll be able to creatively adapt the curriculum with your mentor as your scholarly interests grow. Learn in Community:

As a Torrey student, you'll be placed in a cohort with fifteen other students. You'll do the hard work of learning in a diverse community of students and faculty as we seek the truth together. You'll read together, reason together, and forge friendships that will last a lifetime. Request more information or apply today at www.biola.edu/torrey.

05/12/2026

One last surprise for the end of the school year from Torrey: season 5 of the Opening Question podcast! All episodes of this season drop today. Make sure to check it out over the summer to not miss out on the joys of Torrey.

05/11/2026

A special congratulations to Kaden Van Hook for winning this semester’s Don Rags Photo Contest. This graduating senior truly reigns over Torrey, as he sits on his throne of books. Honorable mentions go to Izzy Putney, the Dante cohort, and soon to be married Joel White and Sarah Ujifusa!

05/08/2026

On April 20th, Torrey Honors College hosted a Biola faculty Q&A panel, bringing to a conclusion the Youtube lecture series, “Through the Lens of K-Drama.” Featuring Torrey’s Dr. Jane Kim, Dr. Laurie Wilson, and Dr. Christie George, the panelists discussed viewer culture and good taste, the form of serialized content, and art’s capacity for social and spiritual impact in the context of K-Dramas. Following the panel, students from this semester’s Korean Literature MicroTorrey presented an exhibit featuring activity booths that allowed guests to interact with Korean literature and food! Thanks to the hard work of our faculty and students, this event brought a taste of Korean culture and its global influence to campus, reflecting new connections between Korean artistry, modern media, and life and faith.

05/06/2026

Torrey Honors College introduced a new course to students this semester: the Jane Austen MetaTorrey! Covering Austen literature outside of the normal Torrey curriculum, this elective featured works from Northanger Abbey to Emma. As a special project for this class, this group of students collaborated on and hosted a regency ball last Wednesday to learn the cultural and relational nuances of Austen’s time, covering four different aspects of the culture: manners/etiquette, dance, cards, and supper. They put together an elegant evening that consisted of assigned social classes to the guests, regency era ballroom dancing, and a delicious supper. As they engaged with beautiful readings and immersive first-hand experiences, these Austen MetaTorrey students fostered a continued love for a continued love of learning about lives lived in days past.

05/01/2026

The end of the semester brings about the start of a classic Torrey contest: the Don Rags Photo Contest! Don your fanciest, silliest, or most serious clothes and strike your best pose to capture the end of your Torrey semester. Post your submissions on Instagram and tag or email your photos to [email protected]. Make sure to get your submissions in by May 7th!

04/24/2026

Torrey Honors is excited to debut our new program video for Torrey Cambridge! Click on the link below to watch it or visit the Torrey Abroad page on our website. One of the many great Torrey adventures that could be awaiting you. Torrey Cambridge alum - comment below and tell us your stories!

04/20/2026

The cast of Little Women took their final bows this afternoon. With a sold out show and over 400 tickets sold, this semester’s Torrey play took the audiences’ breath away with their incredible performances. Directors Abbey Newman and Jesiah Promise would like to thank Torrey Honors College, their mentors, and the family that is comprised of the cast and crew.

04/17/2026

Tonight’s the night! Make sure to grab your tickets to be a part of opening night of Little Women. The first 50 people who arrive will receive a physical ticket with one of the March Sisters on it!

Can’t make it tonight? Check out the other show times on Saturday and Sunday to not miss out on the trials and triumphs of the March family. Tickets linked in bio!

03/14/2026

Torrey Honors College welcomed back to campus perpetual member Dr. Jeremy Mann (‘08) on February 19, 2026 to talk with current students about leadership and classical education. Speaking on behalf of the Key Fellows, Dr. Mann reflected on how Torrey shaped him to succeed in his dream of founding a classical school. After graduating from Torrey Honors, Dr. Mann founded The Field School as a classical Christian school designed to serve a diverse community of K-8 students from the greater Chicago area.

Dr. Mann shared helpful tips on the lessons Torrey has taught him, such as “take a risk and just say something” and “sacrifice for something beautiful.” After sharing many heartwarming stories on the fruit God has produced since starting The Field School, Dr. Mann left students with the advice to “do things that are lovely and praiseworthy and give the outcome up to God.”

03/11/2026

Last month Torrey Honors College hosted Dr. Michael Pakaluk and Dr. Peter Leithart for a debate on natural law. Our own Dr. Matthew Wright moderated the debate that proposed the resolution: “Human beings are capable of forming sound moral principles from nature without the aid of divine revelation.” Dr. Pakaluk, Professor of Political Economy at Catholic University of America, argued for the affirmative position, and Dr. Leithart, President of Theopolis Institute and organizing pastor of Immanuel Reformed Church, gave the opposing argument. They expanded on ideas from their respective essays in a recent book from Zondervan titled Natural Law: Five Views (2025). Dr. Pakaluk and Dr. Leithart debated over the nature of natural law while drawing from sources such as Romans, Aquinas, and Augustine. Both scholars exemplified the practice of engaging in conversations centered on long-standing questions across time that Torrey Honors strives to encourage in its students.

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13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA
90639

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+15629440351

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https://www.biola.edu/torrey, https://linktr.ee/torreyhonors

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