Phi Theta Kappa History - Honors Institute Sites and Topics
The Honors Institute, held for one week each summer at a four-year institution, launches the study of each new Honors Study Topic. The Honors Institute features internationally-recognized speakers who address issues on the current Honors Study Topic. The Institute also features small group seminars, educational field trips and student presentations. Find out more about the Honors Institute and Honors Programs.
| 2008 | The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California |
| 2007 | Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois |
| 2006 | Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware |
| 2005 | Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| 2004 | Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are University of California, Los Angeles |
| 2003 | Dimensions and Directions of Health: Choices in the
Maze The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. |
| 2002 | Dimensions and Directions of Health: Choices in the
Maze Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2001 | Customs, Traditions and Celebrations: The Human Drive for
Community
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia |
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2000 |
In the Midst of Water: Origin and Destiny of Life
The University of San Diego, San Diego, California |
| 1999 | The New Millennium: The Past As Prologue
Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. |
| 1998 | The Pursuit of Happiness: Conflicting Visions and Values
The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 1997 | Family: Myth, Metaphor and Reality
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington |
| 1996 | The Arts: Landscape of Our Time
Bryant College, Smithfield, Rhode Island |
| 1995 | Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities: An Indelicate
Balance
Chapman University, Orange, California |
| 1994 | Science, Humanity and Technology: Shaping a New Creation
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| 1993 | Our Complex World: Balancing Unity and Diversity
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania |
| 1992 | 1492-1992: The Dynamics of Discovery
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts |
| 1991 | The Paradox of Freedom: A Global Dilemma
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 1990 | Civilization at Risk: Challenge of the 90's
Adelphi University, Long Island, New York |
| 1989 | The Americas: Distant Neighbors Building Bridges
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| 1988 | The Character and Climate of Leadership: Old Frontiers and New
Frontiers
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington |
| 1987 | The U.S. Constitution: Assuring Continuity Through
Controversy
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia |
| 1986 | The American Dream: Past, Present, and Future
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas |
| 1985 | Ethics and Today's Media: An Endangered Alliance?
Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado |
| 1984 | America, A World-Class Citizen: Image and Reality
University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, Mississippi |
| 1983 | Signed by the Masters
C.W. Post College on Long Island, Greenvale, New York |
| 1982 | The Short Story: Mirror of Humanity
University of Southern Mississippi, Gulfport, Mississippi |
| 1981 | Man in Crisis: A Quest for Values
State University of New York, Purchase, New York |
| 1980 | A Time for Truth: America's Need for Governmental
Renaissance
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts |
| 1979 | The Brilliant Future of Man: Problem Solving Time
Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina |
| 1978 | Man Alive: Can He Survive?
Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado |
| 1977 | Music: The Listener's Art
Cumberland College, Lebanon, Tennessee |
| 1976 | William Faulkner: The Man, His Land, His Legend
University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi |
| 1975 | Franklin and Jefferson: Apostles in '76
University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia |
| 1974 | Voices of Human Experience, II
Ferrum College, Ferrum, Virginia |
| 1973 | Voices of Human Experience, I
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts |
| 1972 | The State of Our Nation: Toward Responsible Contributory
Citizenship
American University, Washington, D.C. |
| 1971 | Man, A Part of Nature/Man, Apart from Nature
Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado |
| 1970 | A Study of Twentieth-Century Drama
Bennett College, Millbrook, New York |
| 1969 | The Changing Nature of American Society: A Challenge to
Government
Marymount College of Virginia, Arlington, Virginia |
| 1968 | Our Cultural Heritage: 1800-1860
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts |
