Patrick Henry College

“Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of wickedness,
to undo the straps of the yoke,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to break every yoke?
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry
and bring the homeless poor into your house;
when you see the naked, to cover him,
and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
Then shall your light break forth like the dawn,
and your healing shall spring up speedily;
your righteousness shall go before you;
the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.
Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer;
you shall cry, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’"

—Isaiah 58:6-9 ESV

Congratulations are in order! PHC alumnus Daniel Thetford, along with his partners, won the 2022 Notre Dame National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom.

“I think, for me, one of the most enjoyable and rewarding parts of that experience was in the final round, trying to explain to the judges why the doctrine of creation and the doctrine of death and resurrection of Christ is so important to the Christian faith,” Thetford said.

We are proud of our alumni, and we can't wait to see what Daniel accomplishes after law school!

https://www.phc.edu/news/alumnus-wins-law-school-tournament

This is Rivkah from New Hampshire. She’s a first-year TeenPact Staffer and an admitted student planning to attend PHC next fall. Patrick Henry College's Stephen Allen caught up with her at the 2023 staff training for TeenPact; a trusted ministry partner.

Rivkah says, “I am staffing TeenPact because I want to share with other teens the same faith-growing leadership training that TeenPact wonderfully provided me.”

Great to meet you, and see you in August!

Patrick Henry College is, and shall always remain, a Christian institution dedicated to bringing honor and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ in all of its activities.

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Matthew 6:33, ESV

Our students marched for life on Friday...the first March for Life in a post-Roe world!

"Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name."
Psalm 86:11

Let us find joy and peace as we rest in the presence of the Lord today.

Preparing for a job series: 6 tips to make your cover letter enhance your resume

Wondering how best to crush that job interview? Or how to show your potential employer your skills and accomplishments? Knowing how to write a polished and professional cover letter will set you apart. To help, we have gathered some tips to use as you prepare for you internship or job interviews!
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Preparing for a job series: 6 tips to make your cover letter enhance your resume 6 tips for writing a cover letter that will make cover letters seem less daunting.

Highlights from the 2023 NCFCA Purcellville Qualifier

What was it like at the 2023 NCFCA Purcellville Qualifier? Have a look!

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Highlights from the 2023 NCFCA Purcellville Qualifier Watch highlight video of the NCFCA Purcellville Qualifier, hosted by Patrick Henry College in January 2023.

It's FriYAY! Just hopping on here to say how much we love our students! That's all. Have a good weekend. :)

Some of our students are currently in Washington, D.C. at the 50th annual March for Life! "This year, rather than marching to the steps of the Supreme Court, where we have for decades asked our highest Court’s Justices to undo the destructive decision that was Roe v. Wade, we will now march to a new front in our battle for life, the steps of the United States Capitol," says https://bit.ly/3iT1izd.

While we praise the Lord for the overturning of Roe v. Wade this past summer, there is still much work to be done! Pray for our students and those marching for life today!

Patrick Henry College’s forensics program is the best in the nation. Our teams compete at the highest levels in Moot Court, Civic Debate, and Mock Trial, and numerous championship banners and trophies demonstrate our heritage of excellence.

Yet the most important aspect of our program is the dedication and focus of our coaches, students, and alumni on elevating Christ in everything they do. To learn more about our forensics program, you can visit https://bit.ly/3GUYYB1.

For Christ and for Liberty!

Announcing the latest issue of The George Wythe Review (GWR)! GWR is the flagship program for the American Politics and Policy major at Patrick Henry College. GWR's mission is to integrate faith and reason into discourse on American domestic public policy.

This week, the George Wythe Review releases their 1st issue of their 14th volume! Visit their page for more information and to read their latest issue!
https://bit.ly/3R5OyCl

And we are excited to see how our students continue to develop their skills in service for the Lord!

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety."
Psalm 4:8

Patrick Henry College students win the 2023 AMCA National Moot Court Championship!!!

Congratulations to Calvin Huh and Hope Turner, NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN BRIEF WRITING. (Photo: left pair)

Congratulations to Isaac Bock and Hope Rawlson, NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN ORAL ADVOCACY. (Photo: right pair)

If you're keeping count, that makes 13 National Moot Court Champions in oral advocacy for Patrick Henry College. Only one other college has more than one. Is there something unique about PHC? You bet. Click to learn more.
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AMCA National Moot Court Championship update: Hope and Isaac make it to finals!

AMCA National Moot Court Championship update: Of the 3 PHC teams that advanced to the quarter finals, one team will now advance to semi-finals with Morehouse, UC Santa Barbara, and UT Dallas. Let's Go!!!

AMCA Moot Court National Championship update: 4 of the 16 teams in Octafinals are PHC teams! God be with you, Sentinels!!! 👏🏼

Understanding the past to inform the future: a look at PHC's History major

The Christian faith and a high-quality liberal arts education cannot be separated. Instead, our Christian faith precedes and informs all that we at Patrick Henry College study, teach, and learn. History is the study of man's past, but it is also the study of God's narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.
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Understanding the past to inform the future: a look at PHC's History major PHC is a conservative Christian college that uses a classical liberal arts methodology to teach history for the purpose of preserving America for future generations.

Preparing for a job series: 5 tips to help jump-start your resume

"5 tips to help jump-start your resume."

This is part one of our Saturday series. Whether you are writing your first resume or refreshing a current one, here are some helpful tips to create a great resume.

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Preparing for a job series: 5 tips to help jump-start your resume 5 tips to jump-start your resume, whether you are creating your first or refreshing a current one.

Our moot court teams have made it to New Orleans and are ready to begin the AMCA National Championship. Go Sentinels!

An oldie but a goodie! PHC's mission is unique: it is "to prepare Christian men and women who will lead our nation and shape our culture with timeless biblical values and fidelity to the spirit of the American founding."

We are thankful to the Lord for the calling He puts on each of our students' lives, and we are honored to help steward them in their callings.

We love sharing photos of our students from their first day of classes. We are praying blessings over our students and faculty as they begin this spring semester!

Our moot court teams are headed to Louisiana for the American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Championships!

Three PHC alumni employed at The Classic Learning Test

Three PHC alumni and one current student are employed at The Classic Learning Test, an alternate standardized testing platform that emphasizes intellectual aptitude, grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The CLT tests intellectual aptitude and achievement while pulling from the classical canon, testing on the greatest, most enduring texts that have shaped Western Civilization.

“PHC played a huge role in my development as a Christian and young adult, and I see the fruit of that both in and outside of my work,” said current student Anne Marie Ault. “So many of my classes at PHC have taught me to communicate clearly and winsomely, regardless of subject matter, and that’s helped me at CLT, as it would in any work environment.”

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Qxyg4I

Three PHC alumni employed at The Classic Learning Test Four PHC alumni work at The Classic Learning Test.

Welcome to the new students joining the PHC family this week! As classes begin today, we pray God's blessing on the semester ahead!

PHC's Scott Bedrosian visited with 90-year-old Irene Portokalis during one of his recent trips to the Midwest. Irene is the daughter of native Greek missionaries who was born in Cairo and married in Turkey. She faithfully supports Patrick Henry College. Scott and Irene sang "Giving Thanks" together as she played the piano. She lives for our God and loves Patrick Henry College's mission. We're grateful for Irene and those like her across the nation.

Would you like a visit from a PHC representative? Just private message us and let us know.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28

We love hearing from our PHC parents!

At PHC, our students pursue all things with excellence. Occasionally, our students are featured in academic journals from other organizations!

Sophomore Jason Chahyadi's Western Civilization paper on Dutch educational reform was recently published in the Michigan Journal of Asian Studies. His paper, titled "The Effects of Altering Education: Examining the Relationship of the Dutch Ethical Policy's Educational Reforms and Indonesian Nationalism," can be found here: https://bit.ly/3VTbYvq

Congrats Jason!

Some of our students and faculty have visited Israel with Passages! Arriving on December 29th, they have just returned after visiting the Dead Sea, Masada, Jerusalem, Netanya, and other places!

"Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face daily."
- 1 Chronicles 16:11

Secular colleges and universities are not educating a generation of leaders in the principles of freedom, limited government, and patriotism—guided by a deep love of God. Patrick Henry College seeks to do just this by focusing on three distinctives: high academic rigor, fidelity to the spirit of the American founding, and an unwavering biblical worldview.