Opening Question

In our class discussions, students and faculty work hard together to learn from the text on the table. But as it turns out, the way that students rely on each other, the tutor, and the text can make or break the conversation. Hear from Paul, Fred, and Ellie on the not-so-obvious importance of trust in class. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

Imagine signing up for a survey of British Lit, only to discover a systematic theologian is your prof. Torrey’s like that - but multiplied by a hundred! Central to our philosophy of education is a robust interdisciplinary approach to the books we read. So why is a theologian teaching you Shakespeare in our class sessions? Join Fred, Ellie, and Paul to find out. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

Here in the Torrey Honors College, we ask our students to read around 125 books over their four years with us. It’s a lot, we know! So, what if reading isn’t really your thing? Ellie, Fred, and Paul talk through approaching a life of reading, both in college and beyond. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

One-on-one pairings with a faculty member for four years... Nope, this isn’t a PhD program - it’s undergrad! In fact, it’s one of the most important things we do here in the Torrey Honors College. What’s our philosophy of academic mentorship, and why do we dedicate so much time and thought to this part of our students’ education? Two mentors (Dr. Paul Spears and Dr. Fred Sanders) and an old mentee (Ellie Martin) discuss! 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

Did you know it only takes about 15 minutes to read Ephesians? Or that almost half of Genesis is dedicated to the story of Joseph? We can sometimes fall into the habit of reading small selections of Scripture, but never full books. In today’s episode, Paul, Fred, and Ellie discuss the practice of reading the 66 books of the Bible as books, and what can happen when you encounter Scripture in this way. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

One of the biggest hurdles to learning is the fear of messing up. But we all do it! And in fact, some of the best opportunities for growth happen when we make mistakes and learn from them. Paul, Fred, and Ellie talk through the fear of being wrong, the courage it takes to admit it, and the growth that comes from embracing it. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

It’s not only the name of our podcast! Opening questions are a central part of our pedagogy, launching off each and every one of our classroom discussions. Go behind the curtain with Paul, Fred, and Ellie to learn how tutors at the Torrey Honors College develop opening questions and guide conversations in session. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

For a Great Books Program at a faith-based university, our curriculum has all of the usual suspects - Plato, Aristotle, Homer, Shakespeare, and the Bible. But a few book selections surprise people. Join Paul, Fred, and Ellie as we talk through why certain books made the final cut, and what we can learn from these unlikely sources. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

As it turns out, knowing how to read doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to read! Paul, Fred, and Ellie discuss reading in a brand new context - not just as a way to pass the time or a fun hobby, but as an integral part of learning, pushing yourself, and growing as a person. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey

Every year, new high school graduates begin the transition to college, where they select a major and begin dreaming of their future vocation. But to get there, they have to dedicate a big chunk of their undergraduate degrees to this thing called “general education.” What’s that all about? Why is it such a large part of the undergrad education? Join Dr. Paul Spears, Dr. Fred Sanders, and Ellie Martin in our first episode of Opening Question, the podcast of the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. 

Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders
Executive Producer: Ellie Martin
Editor and Producer: Timothy House

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Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors program at Biola University. We bring together students with different backgrounds from all over the world in pursuit of a common goal.

At Torrey Honors, students read deeply from some of the best books ever written. They gather with close friends to spend hundreds of hours in discussion, searching out answers to big questions together — all while guided by a faculty mentor. And when they graduate, students enter a community dedicated to lifelong learning and pursuing Christ both personally and vocationally.

Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/torrey