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