Wheaton in the Northwoods
Take classes at HoneyRock
At the start of every summer, HoneyRock offers a variety of courses that meet the Christ at the Core requirements of Wheaton College.
These courses, which are open to any Wheaton student, are taught in a modular and intensive format. Students take only one course at a time, but can enroll in both WIN 1 and WIN 2. Each session includes concentrated coursework taught by professors at HoneyRock and include pre-class and post-class work. Professors will use the outdoors, the community dynamic, and other activities to enhance your learning experience.
Wheaton in the Northwoods Course Offerings
Course |
Course Name |
Tags |
Faculty |
Credits |
BITH 211 |
Old Testament |
OT |
Dr. Michael Graves |
4 |
BITH 213 |
New Testament |
NT |
Dr. Grant Flynn |
4 |
BITH 315 |
Christian Thought |
CT |
Dr. George Kalantzis |
4 |
CORE 355* |
Boundary Waters* |
AIS, DUS, VPAV |
Dr. Matt Milliner |
4 |
CORE 372 |
Existentialism |
AIS, LE |
Dr. Ryan Kemp |
4 |
ANTH 353 |
Culture and Difference |
DUS, GP |
TBD |
4 |
PHIL 222 |
Souls and Brains |
PI, SIP |
Dr. Adam Wood |
4 |
ART 101 |
Art Survey: Zines and Comics |
VPAV |
Dr. Sarah Beth Woods |
2 |
CFM 353 |
Leadership in Human Systems |
LEAD |
Ashley Kiley |
2 |
*CORE 355 Boundary Waters, is a highly experiential course that involves significant wilderness experiences. This course incures an additional fee of $150 for camping permits and other trip related expenses.
Course |
Course Name |
Tags |
Faculty |
Credits |
BITH 213 |
New Testament |
NT |
Dr. Carlos Sosa Siliezar |
4 |
BITH 315 |
Christian Thought |
CT |
Dr. Emily McGowin |
4 |
CORE 366 |
Celtic Christianity |
AIS, PI, HP |
Dr. Bob O'Connor & Dr. Matt Milliner |
4 |
CORE 391 |
Sports and Christianity in America |
AIS, DUS, HP |
Dr. Karen Johnson |
4 |
ART 321 |
Wood Fired Ceramics |
VPAV |
Dr. David Hooker |
3 |
IR 155 |
Comparative Politics |
GP, SI |
Dr. Timothy Taylor |
4 |
PHIL 257 |
Gender and Being Human |
PI, DUS |
Dr. Sarah Borden |
4 |
CFM 241 |
Leadership Development |
LEAD |
Ashley Kiley |
4 |

Download WIN Info Packets
Once you've signed up to teach or take a WIN course, download your info packet!
Frequently Asked Questions about Wheaton in the Northwoods
Course Cost: $785 Per Credit
Room and Board: $300 for each 2 week WIN session
Transportation: $90 bus fee each way (optional)
To Register: Registration Opens November 15, 2023
Create or Sign in to your HoneyRock account* and sign up for your WIN course(s)
- Reserve your spot with a $50 deposit per course.
- Receive instructions on how to register through Banner
*If you have already created a HoneyRock account or another WIN course there is no need to create a new account - just log in! If you are having trouble logging into your account please call (630) 752-5124.
During your free time there will be activity areas open for your use: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, climbing, mountain biking, archery, and more! You can also choose to take part in planned large group events like ultimate frisbee and campfires.
We do have a small workout facility with weight machines and other equipment.
You will be housed in our River Cabins. You will have a bunk and will share your living space with 8-10 people. These buildings have modern bathrooms in each room.
Our kitchen staff prepare three meals a day for the HoneyRock community. We offer a wide variety of foods and can accommodate special diets when advanced notice is given.
You can drive your personal car, carpool with friends, or ride a coach bus! We provide transportation to and from Wheaton for $90 each way. You can sign up for transportation when you register.
Please contact the HoneyRock Office Coordinator at 630-752-5124 or you can visit the HoneyRock office in Schell Hall!