Welcome to the world of the Senior Thesis, the capstone of the classical experience whereby students are invited to select a topic of personal interest to them, conduct extensive research driven by questions and uncertainties, and communicate their findings in a compelling, engaging, and original way. The Senior Thesis essay is a research-driven argument that explores a topic thoroughly and aims to persuade a reader of truth or perspective as evidenced by abundant source material and compelling rhetoric.
Class of 2026
"Visual Beauty: A Forgotten Way of Knowing"
written by Trinity Majorins, class of 2026
"The Missing Piece: How Boredom Unveils Humanity's Need for Jesus"
written by Lulu Mansell, class of 2026
"One Billion Friends: The Benefits of Learning a New Language"
written by Madelyn Martin, class of 2026
"True Story: The Second Side of Scars"
written by Derek Timmons, class of 2026
"A Dangerous Weed: Exploring the Impact of Technology on Children"
written by Nicholas Hardymon, class of 2026
"What a Friend: Reclaiming True Friendship Found in Christ"
written by Jensen Hinesley, class of 2026
"Stitches in God's Tapestry: The Benefits and Beauty of Multigenerational Relationship"
written by Eliza Epple, class of 2026
"Peer Pressure: The Phase that can Determine Your Life"
written by Nathan Novak, class of 2026
"The Emotional Pendulum: Cultivating Healthy Emotions in a World of Extremes"
written by Kate Feiock, class of 2026
"IVF vs. Adoption: A Christian Bioethical Perspective"
written by Alex Scotton, class of 2026
"A Harmful Drug: The Truth about Phone Addiction in Adolescents"
written by Olivia Gustitus, class of 2026
"A Pretty Pendulum: A Christian Perspective on the Pursuit of Physical Beauty"
written by Victoria Pham, class of 2026
"Biblical Manhood: God's Calling to Love and Excellence"
written by a member of the class of 2026
"The Role of the Christian Creator: an Exploration of a Sick Culture and the Need for a Modern Renaissance"
written by a member of the class of 2026
Class of 2025
"Venturing into the Unknown: Artificial Intelligence in the Context of Faith"
written by Sarah Keller, class of 2025
"FED UP: The Unbelievable History of the Federal Reserve"
written by Isaac Pettersen, class of 2025
"Our Truth...Satan's Lie: What is the Difference Between Worldly Self-Love and BIblical Self-Love?"
written by Ava Wolf, class of 2025
"Becoming an Ezer Kenegdo: Stepping Gracefully into the Divine Calling of Helper"
written by Sam Ravensberg, class of 2025
"The Gift and Giving of Failure"
written by Lily Skinner, class of 2025
"Not All Apples are Rotten: The Public's Perception of Police Officers & Why Policing is Necessary"
written by Karly Hosfield, class of 2025
"Suffering and a Savior: Exploring the Fundamentals of Suffering and Finding Hope that only Christ Provides"
written by Haley Henry, class of 2025
"From Self to Savior: Why True Worth isn't Found in External Validation"
written by a member of the class of 2025
"Walking the Tightrope: Exploring our Craving for the Ultimate Hero"
written by a member of the class of 2025
"Let's Play Ball: Exploring a Healthier Perspective on Youth Sports"
written by a member of the class of 2025
Class of 2024
"Abiding in Christ: The Extraordinary Command for our Ordinary Lives"
written by Eleanor Schuitema, class of 2024
"A Trip Down Memory Lane: How Nostalgia is Affecting our Lives"
written by Paityn Thordarson, class of 2024
"An Endless Pursuit of Want"
written by Elijah Turner, class of 2024
"The Perfect Answer or the Perfect Baby? Exploring and Analyzing the Ethics of Genetic Engineering in Humans"
written by Micah Timmons, class of 2024
"Busy is a Bully: Recognizing the Myth and Rediscovering True Productivity"
written by Elizabeth Feiock, class of 2024
"Learning to Press Mute: The Study of a Society Fueled by Political Noise"
written by Jonathan Doud, class of 2024
"How to Change your Life: One Thought at a Time"
written by Riley Harvey, class of 2024
"The Destructive Nature of Technology"
written by Sarah Seals, class of 2024
"Boys to Men: God's Design for Biblical Manhood and Servant Leadership"
written by Luke Osborne, class of 2024
"Striving for Perfection: A Society that Lacks the Ability to be Vulnerable"
written by Haley Litz, class of 2024
"Feminism Versus the Family: How Feminism has Attacked Traditional Gender Roles and Undermined God's Design"
written by a member of the class of 2024
"Boys Versus Girls: A Biblical View of Gender Roles in an Exponentially Competitive Culture"
written by a member of the class of 2024
Class of 2023
"Their Faith will Increase: The Importance of Youth Ministry"
written by Natalie Awabdy, class of 2023
"A Numb Little Bug: How Apathy & Cynicism Affect Individuals & Relationships"
written by Elise Hosfield, class of 2023
"The Call of Beauty: How Beauty Encourages Us Towards Humble Living"
written by Taryn Lengacher, class of 2023
"Learning to take first steps: Cultivating a growth mindset"
written by a member of the class of 2023
"Temporary Fulfillment vs. True Freedom: Redefining the Cultural View of Love that Mankind has Distorted"
written by Hannah Haskins, class of 2023
"The Unseen Battle of Mental Health Disorders in Teens"
written by Olivia Perkins, class of 2023
Class of 2022
“Glorious Happiness: Having and Sharing the Grace of God”
written by a member of the class of 2022
“Peter Pan’s Escape from Neverland – A Cultural Crisis”
written by a member of the class of 2022
“Servant Leadership: The Proper Way to Guide and Foster a Faith-Driven Relationship”
written by Tate Calhoun, class of 2022
“With Deepest Regrets: The Mistakes of your Past are the Key to Your Future”
written by a member of the class of 2022
“Censorship: Good, Evil, or Simply Misunderstood?”
written by Joshua Litz, class of 2022
“Seeking to Savor Glory in Scripture”
written by William Schuitema, class of 2022
“Failure + Perspective: Success”
written by a member of the class of 2022
“Joy and the Beauty of Suffering”
written by a member of the class of 2022