Chi Iota Sigma Honor Society
A Christian Interdisciplinary Studies Honor Society
Join a community of thinkers with a passion for making a meaningful impact in their future careers. Chi Iota Sigma prepares its members to excel in their future fields and to serve purposefully where God has called them. We are committed to Christian values. The ‘Chi’ in our name represents Christ, which sets us apart from other national Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS) honor societies.
Our members foster a lively community within the Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS) department. You will find purpose through our social and academic events throughout the semester. These gatherings are designed to build community while nurturing skills that are important for future career paths.
Membership Benefits
- Recognition of your academic achievements at the society induction ceremony
- A membership certificate to remember your time with Chi Iota Sigma
- Build an academic community with fellow INDS scholars
- Enhance your résumé with a service-oriented academic extracurricular society membership
- Special graduation cord to wear at Commencement
- Research publication opportunities through our student research journal, NEXUS
- Exclusive research presentation trip opportunities in Virginia and beyond
Membership Requirements
Chi Iota Sigma is open to students who meet the following criteria:
- INDS major or philosophy minor
- Sophomore status or higher
- Maintains a GPA of 3.3 or above
History
Chi Iota Sigma is the first Christian Interdisciplinary Studies honor society in the nation. The idea to establish this honor society emerged from a shared vision within the Interdisciplinary Studies department. It began a movement towards academic excellence and community building among INDS students. Under the guidance of the department chair, the society took form. And a group of dedicated INDS students quickly formed into a team of society officers. The society officially launched in the Fall semester of 2023. More than 70 INDS students attended the first meeting. This memorable induction ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of our Interdisciplinary Studies students. That and future meetings also provide a rich time of fellowship among administration, faculty, staff, and students.
Student Leadership
Mary Katherine Flage Smith, President
Amity Weideman, Vice President, Social Media Manager
Caleb Smith, Treasurer
Victoria Brindle, Secretary
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Travis Bradshaw, INDS Department Chair
Student leadership roles with Chi Iota Sigma are eligible for CSER credit. Email indshonorsociety@liberty.edu if you’d like to learn more about leadership opportunities or ask about joining the society. To stay up-to-date on the society’s latest news, follow @indshonorsociety on Instagram.
Meet our new treasurer Caleb! He is a senior graduating in May ‘25. He currently works as an EMT and is conducting research at the cadaver lab with Dr. Madzinge. He is exciting to be serving you this year!
Meet our new treasurer Caleb! He is a senior graduating in May ‘25. He currently works as an EMT and is conducting research at the cadaver lab with Dr. Madzinge. He is exciting to be serving you this year!
Meet our new secretary Victoria! She is a senior graduating in December ‘24. A fun fact about Victoria is she lived in South Korea for a year to study abroad and can speak Korean! She is exciting to be serving you this year!
Meet our new secretary Victoria! She is a senior graduating in December ‘24. A fun fact about Victoria is she lived in South Korea for a year to study abroad and can speak Korean! She is exciting to be serving you this year!
Meet our new vice president Amity! She is a senior graduating December ‘24. She is exciting to be serving you again this year in a new role.
Meet our new vice president Amity! She is a senior graduating December ‘24. She is exciting to be serving you again this year in a new role.
Meet our new president this year Mary Katherine! She is a senior graduating in May ‘25. She works as a standardized patient at LUCOM and is a student editor for NEXUS. She is excited to be serving you this year.
Meet our new president this year Mary Katherine! She is a senior graduating in May ‘25. She works as a standardized patient at LUCOM and is a student editor for NEXUS. She is excited to be serving you this year.