Best Torrey Honors College At Biola University Podcasts (2025)

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Who has time to think? 44:54

2M ago44:54

44:54

The life of reading and the mind seems like something you might get to do in college, but then never again. After all, who isn’t tired after working all day?! In our final episode of season 3, Ellie, Fred, and Paul get into a lil argument about what it means to continue with a life of the mind, even after you graduate college. Hosted by: Ellie Mart…

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But what if I read this already in high school? 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

Ah, a question we get all the time from our incoming students: but surely I don’t need to read Antigone again, or The Odyssey, or Dante’s Inferno again - I read those already in high school! Paul, Ellie, and Fred discuss the nature of reading as re-reading in this penultimate episode of season 3. Turns out, there are some books that reading once ju…

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How do theologians help us read Scripture? 42:07

3M ago42:07

42:07

Ellie, Fred, and Paul are joined by Dr. Matt Jenson, a fellow Torrey faculty member and systematic theologian. In this episode, the four of us discuss the role of the theologian in the life of every Christian - what spiritual, practical, and hermeneutical lessons we can learn from them, and how theologians impact the way we read and study Scripture…

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My friends, what is a Torrey session? 43:44

3M ago43:44

43:44

A little bit of a Part 2 to our last episode (Why a different tutor every session?), where Paul, Fred, and Ellie wrap up the conversation about the mystifying and magical teaching schedule. Then we embark on a new question: What actually makes a Torrey session good? Do students and faculty agree when a discussion has been successful? What, my frien…

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Why a different tutor every session? 48:47

4M ago48:47

48:47

Torrey students’ cohort and mentor stay the same, but every single class session has a different tutor. In fact, students don’t even know who their tutor will be when they come to class! Why this variety and mystery? Ellie, Paul, and Fred talk through one of the most bewildering parts of Torrey’s pedagogy - and even reveal a little of the magic of …

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What's the point of writing? 43:48

4M ago43:48

43:48

So much of your energy in college seems to be spent on a non-transferable skill: writing academic papers! Why do your professors make you write so much, and what do they think you’ll gain from the process? Is academic writing like eating your vegetables - not very fun, but worth it in the end? Join Fred, Paul, and Ellie as we unpack this love-to-ha…

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Should I use or enjoy my Torrey education? 38:11

5M ago38:11

38:11

Ellie unapologetically stole a real opening question from one of Dr. Laurie Wilson’s sessions with Torrey seniors - but to make up for it, Laurie agreed to be the very first guest on Opening Question! Ellie, Paul, Fred, and Laurie discuss the value of a Torrey education, both during and after college, with Augustine's On Christian Teaching as their…

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Who's smarter: Plato or me? 45:30

5M ago45:30

45:30

It seems like new things are always the best things - there’s better technology, better medicine, better scientific advancement today than 10 years, 5 years, even 1 year, ago. But is that true for ideas, as well? Do ideas get better with time, or can we still learn things from the philosophers of old? Join Ellie, Paul, and Fred in our quest to disc…

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Lots of questions — what about answers? 49:01

1y ago49:01

49:01

You might get the impression that we love to ask questions over here, but we don’t care so much about the answers at the end of the road. Far from it. In this episode, Ellie, Paul, and Fred lay out all the answers you ever wanted to hear. Okay, maybe not. But we do talk through some answers. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sa…

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What have I learned this semester? 45:27

1y ago45:27

45:27

With no exams to test your knowledge, no cheat sheets with plot summaries, and just a big stack of books to show for a semester’s worth of work….what exactly can you say you “learned” in your first semester of Torrey? Paul, Fred, and Ellie talk through some misconceptions about what we all think learning is today. Is college just about memorizing f…

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I don’t get my grade until finals? 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

Here’s something that drives new students crazy: we don’t tell them their grade until the very end of their final oral exam! But we’ve got lots of good reasons for withholding this seemingly central token of modern education. Hear from Fred, Ellie, and Paul to find out why. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred Sanders Executive Pr…

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Four years with these people? 38:38

1y ago38:38

38:38

Books change, tutors come and go, but your cohortmates are forever. When students begin their time in the Torrey Honors College, they are assigned to a cohort that is theirs for all four years. What is our reasoning behind keeping cohorts the same? What are the academic goods of pursuing an education with the same group of people? Ellie, Fred, and …

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Why does trust matter in class? 40:30

1y ago40:30

40:30

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…

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Why is a theologian teaching me Shakespeare? 34:46

1y ago34:46

34:46

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…

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What if I don't like reading? 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

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 Produc…

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Why do we mentor? 38:51

1+ y ago38:51

38:51

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. P…

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You want me to read Ephesians in one sitting? 38:52

2y ago38:52

38:52

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…

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Did I mess up? 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

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 Marti…

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Why an opening question? 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

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 …

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How did Nietzsche make the final cut? 27:10

2y ago27:10

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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 …

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How do I read….really? 36:06

2y ago36:06

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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…

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What is general education for? 37:09

2y ago37:09

37:09

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…

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Paradiso 33 by Dr. Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors College 11:36

3y ago11:36

11:36

Dr. Fred Sanders of Torrey Honors College guides us through canto 33 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Uni…

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Paradiso 32 by Dr. Tom Hibbs, Baylor University 7:59

3y ago7:59

7:59

Dr. Tom Hibbs of Baylor University guides us through canto 32 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth University…

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Paradiso 31 by Dr. Greg Roper, University of Dallas 13:00

3y ago13:00

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Dr. Greg Roper of the University of Dallas guides us through canto 31 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Un…

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Paradiso 30 by Dr. Josh Gibbs, Templeton Honors College 6:39

3y ago6:39

6:39

Dr. Josh Gibbs of the Templeton Honors College guides us through canto 30 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitwort…

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Paradiso 29 by Dr. Jenny Howell, Truett Seminary 10:24

3y ago10:24

10:24

Dr. Jenny Howell of Truett Seminary guides us through canto 29 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Universit…

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Paradiso 28 by Dr. Courtney Barajas, Whitworth University 9:34

3y ago9:34

9:34

Dr. Courtney Barajas of Whitworth University guides us through canto 28 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth …

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Paradiso 27 by Dr. Francesco Vosilla, Gonzaga University 9:46

3y ago9:46

9:46

Dr. Francesco Vosilla of Gonzaga in Florence guides us through canto 27 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth …

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Paradiso 26 by Dr. Brendan Case, Harvard University 9:26

3y ago9:26

9:26

Dr. Brendan Case of Harvard guides us through canto 26 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth University, with …

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Paradiso 25 by Dr. Alina Beary, Torrey Honors College 9:45

3y ago9:45

9:45

Dr. Alina Beary of Torrey Honors college guides us through canto 25 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Univ…

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Paradiso 24 by Dr. Kathryn Smith, Templeton Honors College 9:03

3y ago9:03

9:03

Dr. Kathryn Smith of Templeton Honors College guides us through canto 24 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth…

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Paradiso 23 by Dr. Alessandro Andreini, Gonzaga University 16:33

3y ago16:33

16:33

Dr. Alessandro Andreini of Gonzaga in Florence guides us through canto 23 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitwort…

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Paradiso 22 by Dr. Kathy Storm, Whitworth University 11:35

3y ago11:35

11:35

Dr. Kathy Storm of Whitworth University guides us through canto 22 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Unive…

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Paradiso 21 by Dr. Greg Peters, Torrey Honors College 7:15

3y ago7:15

7:15

Dr. Greg Peters of the Torrey Honors College guides us through canto 21 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth …

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Paradiso 20 by Dr. Josh Gibbs, Templeton Honors College 6:18

3y ago6:18

6:18

Dr. Josh Gibbs of the Templeton Honors College guides us through Canto 20 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitwort…

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Paradiso 19 by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson, University of Dallas 7:28

3y ago7:28

7:28

Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson of the University of Dallas guides us through canto 19 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and W…

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Paradiso 18 by Dr. Jane Kim, Torrey Honors College 7:53

3y ago7:53

7:53

Dr. Jane Kim of the Torrey Honors College guides us through canto 18 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Uni…

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Paradiso 17 by Dr. Susan Felch, Calvin University 12:18

3y ago12:18

12:18

Dr. Susan Felch of Calvin University guides us through canto 17 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Universi…

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Paradiso 16 by Dr. Jonathan Reimer, Templeton Honors College 10:55

3y ago10:55

10:55

Dr. Jonathan Reimer of the Templeton Honors College guides us through canto 16 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whi…

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Paradiso 15 by Dr. Melissa Schubert, Biola University 8:19

3y ago8:19

8:19

Dr. Melissa Schubert of Biola University guides us through canto 15 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Univ…

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Paradiso 14 by Dr. Isaac Blois, Torrey Honors College 8:19

3y ago8:19

8:19

Dr. Isaac Blois of the Torrey Honors College guides us through canto 14 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth …

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Paradiso 13 by Dr. Tom Ward, Baylor University 9:50

3y ago9:50

9:50

Dr. Tom Ward of Baylor University guides us through canto 13 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth University,…

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Paradiso 12 by Dr. Paul Contino, Pepperdine University 10:58

3y ago10:58

10:58

Dr. Paul Contino of Pepperdine University guides us through canto 12 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Uni…

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Paradiso 11 by Fr Fransisco Nahoe, Zaytuna College 15:40

3y ago15:40

15:40

Fr. Fransisco Nahoe of Zaytuna College guides us through canto 11 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Univer…

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Paradiso 10 by Dr. Jason Houston, Gonzaga University 11:22

3y ago11:22

11:22

Dr. Jason Houston of Gonzaga University guides us through canto 10 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Unive…

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Paradiso 9 by Dr. Rob Miner, Baylor University 9:19

3y ago9:19

9:19

Dr. Rob Miner of Baylor University guides us through canto 9 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth University,…

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Paradiso 8 by Dr. Patrick Burke, Gonzaga University 10:52

3y ago10:52

10:52

Dr. Patrick Burke of Gonzaga University guides us through canto 8 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Univer…

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Paradiso 7 by Dr. Adam Johnson, Torrey Honors College 10:46

3y ago10:46

10:46

Dr. Adam Johnson of the Torrey Honors College guides us through canto 7 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth …

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Paradiso 6 by Dr. Scott Moore, Baylor University 10:29

3y ago10:29

10:29

Dr. Scott Moore of Baylor University guides us through canto 6 of Paradiso.100 Days of Dante is brought to you by Baylor University in collaboration with the Torrey Honors College at Biola University, University of Dallas, Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program and Gonzaga University, and Whitworth Universit…

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