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Templeton Honors College "Great Questions. Great Conversations.” The Templeton Honors College is a Great Books college within Eastern University.

We read and discuss the classic texts from the tradition that emerged from the confluence of Greek, Roman, and Christian Mediterranean cultures. This tradition aims to help orient people to the true, good, beautiful, and holy. We are committed to educating the leaders and servants of tomorrow, providing them with the tools to think well and lead with integrity.

"Beauty bids and gathers and bestirs to itself by the longing to have it. It is the persistence of all things." - Christ...
09/29/2026

"Beauty bids and gathers and bestirs to itself by the longing to have it. It is the persistence of all things." - Christine Perrin

Last week at Templeton, we welcomed poet and friend of the Templeton Honors College, Christine Perrin, to share poetry from her latest work, Dark Gospel: Figure of Descent. Throughout the evening, select poems from the work were first read by a friend handpicked by Perrin, followed by a reflection from the poet on the creation of the work, and finally read again by Perrin herself. What a gift it was, in particular, to hear Perrin read "In Reply", the poem commissioned for the Templeton Honors College for its 25th Anniversary, in Templeton Hall with an audience of Beauty-seeking students, faculty, alumni, and friends.

UPCOMING EVENT: The Templeton Speaker Series will kick off on Friday, September 25 at 6pm. Our first guest in this serie...
09/11/2026

UPCOMING EVENT: The Templeton Speaker Series will kick off on Friday, September 25 at 6pm. Our first guest in this series is poet, Christine Perrin, who will speak to and read from her latest book of poetry, Dark Gospel: Figure of Descent. Copies of Dark Gospel will be sold at this event. Join us!

Christine Perrin is the author of Bright Mirror, Art of Poetry, and Dark Gospel: Figure of Descent. She has taught in various roles at Messiah University for twenty-five years and at Gordon College in Orvieto, Italy. With Christopher Perrin, she has three children, five grand children, and she is the godmother of eight.

“Seize the opportunity that you have been given to read, discuss, and be transformed... Like the seeds on the good soil ...
09/09/2026

“Seize the opportunity that you have been given to read, discuss, and be transformed... Like the seeds on the good soil in Luke’s gospel, be those of ‘noble and good heart’ who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering bring forth a harvest.” -Dr. Jonathan Reimer

We joyfully welcomed a new cohort at this year’s Matriculation ceremony with prayer, singing, and Dr. Reimer’s captivating address. Cohort of 2026, we’re so glad you’re here!

📷: Jaden Mezetin | Photographer

The MAT went to Oxford! In June, Professors Ravi Jain and Ty Rallens, along with Dean Brian Williams, took 21 students i...
07/08/2026

The MAT went to Oxford!

In June, Professors Ravi Jain and Ty Rallens, along with Dean Brian Williams, took 21 students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program to Oxford for two weeks of intensive graduate study. The rich class sessions paired with the quintessential Oxford excursions (punting and poetry, anyone?) made for an amazing first trip across the pond for the MAT Fellows.

You can read a full reflection from Ty Rallens on the Templeton website!

Dr. Ravi Jain, Co-Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the Templeton Honors College, will discuss his new...
06/18/2026

Dr. Ravi Jain, Co-Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the Templeton Honors College, will discuss his new book, The Enchanted Cosmos, in Clemens Hall in Templeton Hall.

Dr. Jain completed his doctorate in Philosophical Theology, at Oriel College, Oxford University, with a dissertation titled, “Whose Mathematics, Which World?” He co-authored 'The Liberal Arts Tradition' (also in Chinese and Portuguese) and 'A New Natural Philosophy'. His third book, 'The Enchanted Cosmos: Mathematics and the Logos who is Love' (also in Chinese), reveals how much of popularly held epistemology and metaphysics is transmitted through school mathematics. He has consulted with government and church leaders on education and spoken widely throughout America, Africa, China, and Europe. He learned to row (and punt!) at Oxford, competing for Oriel College in Summer Eights (and the more fun-loving punting cuppers). In his free time he enjoys relaxing with his family and friends, ideally by a fire or with a view of the mountains dropping into the sea.

Dr. Jain will sign copies of his new book during a reception after the lecture.

Light refreshments to be served.

We are so excited for this NEW Summer Scholars course! 💘 If you are a rising high school junior or senior who wants to a...
05/21/2026

We are so excited for this NEW Summer Scholars course! 💘 If you are a rising high school junior or senior who wants to ask these important questions about love, apply today.

Tolkien fans, we have plans for you this summer! Hear from the amazing Dr. Rasmussen about our high school summer course...
05/12/2026

Tolkien fans, we have plans for you this summer! Hear from the amazing Dr. Rasmussen about our high school summer course Elves and Eden: the Modern Myths of J.R.R. Tolkien. Apply by May 22 to join us!

Tolkien fans, we know where you need to be this summer! Hear more about our first Summer Scholars course from the amazin...
05/12/2026

Tolkien fans, we know where you need to be this summer! Hear more about our first Summer Scholars course from the amazing Dr. Andrew Rasmussen. Apply by May 22 to join us!

Join us in the Merriman Art Galley in Templeton Hall on May 23 for our Summer show, THE OPEN. This show will include wor...
05/01/2026

Join us in the Merriman Art Galley in Templeton Hall on May 23 for our Summer show, THE OPEN. This show will include works from artists Gregory Deddo, Caleb Stoltzfus, and Rachel York.

The event starts at 4 PM on Saturday, May 23. Refreshments to be served.

Join us for the Summer Show at the Merriman Art Gallery: THE OPEN. This show will feature works from artists Gregory Ded...
05/01/2026

Join us for the Summer Show at the Merriman Art Gallery: THE OPEN. This show will feature works from artists Gregory Deddo, Caleb Stoltzfus, and Rachel York. The opening reception of the Summer Show will be held in Templeton Hall on Saturday, May 23 at 4 PM. Refreshments will be served.

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