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Honors Program

DCM 2301HR (3-3-0) Honors Developing a Christian Mind

This course, built on a biblical foundation, is designed to introduce students to the lifelong goal of developing a Christian mind, and in the process, to impart to them a solid understanding of the larger purposes of Christian higher education and the educational vision of Dallas Baptist University. Topics addressed include Christian mind and worldview development, the problem of dualism, Christian liberal arts education, integrating faith and learning, the life of the mind, calling, and the implications of Christian faith across the whole spectrum of life.

Requisites: Admission to the Honors Program.  Traditional Students Only. To be taken during the second semester freshman or sophomore year. Transfer students should complete this course prior to the last semester of their senior year. The Honors Program curriculum supplements and complements the traditional curriculum of this course.

Offered: Spring only.

HNRS 1001HR (0-0-0) Freshman Honors Enrichment

This course promotes opportunities for University Honors Program students to develop attendance of and participation in academic lectures, workshops, and cultural events, as well as service-learning in order to promote the interdisciplinary learning, contextual insight, cultural appreciation, and critical thinking skills of outstanding future contributors to the church, society, and the world. The course is required the fall and spring semester of the freshman year, and credit is given based upon the student's regular attendance at the Friday Symposium lecture series. Students are also encouraged to attend and document a minimum of two events during each semester, which may be applied to the honors student's enrichment total. The honors student must receive credit for at least 28 enrichment experiences before graduation. At least 10 of these will be  chosen by the student as a sample portfolio that must be presented before final approval of the senior thesis.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall.

HNRS 2001HR (0-0-0) Honors Enrichment 1

This course promotes opportunities for University Honors Program students to develop attendance of and participation in academic lectures, workshops, and cultural events, as well as service-learning in order to promote the interdisciplinary learning, contextual insight, cultural appreciation, and critical thinking skills of outstanding future contributors to the church, society, and the world. The course is required the fall of the sophomore year. Students taking this course are required to attend the annual Faculty-Student Fall Retreat, which counts as three enrichment credits when documented, and regular Friday Symposium attendance. Seven enrichment credits total must be earned this semester. The student must receive credit for at least 28 enrichment experiences before graduation. At least 10 of these will be chosen by the student as a sample portfolio that must be presented before final approval of the senior thesis.

Requisite: None.

Offered: Fall.

HNRS 2002HR (0-0-0) Honors Enrichment 2

This course promotes opportunities for University Honors Program students to develop attendance of and participation in academic lectures, workshops, and cultural events, as well as service-learning in order to promote the interdisciplinary learning, contextual insight, cultural appreciation, and critical thinking skills of outstanding future contributors to the church, society, and the world. The course is required the spring of the sophomore year. Students taking this course are required to attend the annual Spring Conference, which counts as three enrichment credits when documented. Seven enrichment credits total must be earned this semester, as well as regular Friday Symposium attendance. Students will be encouraged to attend other campus events, such as College of Business BLAST Luncheon, the Herb Robbins Seminar, and Music Department concerts, as part of their requirement. The student must receive credit for at least 28 enrichment experiences before graduation. At least 10 of these will be chosen by the student as a sample portfolio to be presented before final approval of the senior thesis.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Spring.

HNRS 3001HR (0-0-0) Honors Enrichment 3

This course promotes opportunities for University Honors Program students to develop attendance of and participation in academic lectures, workshops, and cultural events, as well as service-learning in order to promote the interdisciplinary learning, contextual insight, cultural appreciation, and critical thinking skills of outstanding future contributors to the church, society, and the world. The course is required the fall of the junior year. Students taking this course, along with regular Friday Symposium attendance, are required to document 7 enrichment credits total. Off-campus events and/or internships will be emphasized. Portfolio preparation will also be addressed this semester. The student must receive credit for at least 28 enrichment experiences before graduation. At least 10 of these will be chosen by the student as a sample portfolio that must be presented before final approval of the senior thesis.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall.

HNRS 3002HR (0-0-0) Honors Enrichment 4 and Introduction to Research

This course promotes opportunities for University Honors Program students to develop attendance of and participation in academic lectures, workshops, and cultural events, as well as service-learning in order to promote the interdisciplinary learning, contextual insight, cultural appreciation, and critical thinking skills of outstanding future contributors to the church, society, and the world. The course is required the fall of the junior year. Students taking this course, along with regular Friday Symposium attendance, are required to document seven enrichment credits total, as well as present a paper at the Spring Student Conference. This semester will also emphasize senior thesis preparation and graduate school introduction. The student must receive credit for at least 28 enrichment experiences before graduation. At least 10 of these will be chosen by the student as a sample portfolio that must be presented before final approval of the senior thesis. This course also introduces the student to the thesis or project research process and requirement.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Spring.

HNRS 2301HR (3-3-0) Great Texts of the Greco-Roman World

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE. A study of Ancient and Classical Greek and Classical Roman society, thought, and culture up through 4th century A.D.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 2302HR (3-3-0) Great Texts of the Ancient Christian World

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE. A study of post-New Testament writings, society, and culture through the 9th century A.D.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 3301HR (3-3-0) Great Texts of the Medieval World

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE. A study of writings, society, and culture from the 10th through 14th centuries A.D.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 3302HR (3-3-0) Great Texts of the Renaissance/Reformation

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE. A study of writings, society, and culture from the 14th through the 16th centuries.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 3303HR (3-3-0) Great Texts of the Early Modern World

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE.  A study of thought, society, and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 3304HR (3-3-0) Great Texts of the Twentieth Century

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE. A study of thought, society, and culture of the twentieth century.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 3313HR (3-3-0) Great Texts of the Age of Revolutions

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE. A study of writings, society, and culture from the French Revolution through the 19th century.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302 or equivalent.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 4001HR (0-0-0) Honors Enrichment Portfolio

This course assists the student in completing the honors enrichment portfolio, which examines at least 10 enrichment experiences and which either demonstrates preparedness for the student’s future vocation, employment, and graduate studies and/or demonstrate personal growth and maturity in the Christian liberal arts tradition.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

HNRS 4180HR (1-1-0) Honors Thesis

The first hour of the senior honors thesis focuses on student research into a particular noteworthy topic within the student’s major. The course of study is normally directed by a full-time professor within the major. The thesis course is generated through the University Honors Program office in consultation with the directing professor of record.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Offered as needed.

HNRS 4280HR Honors Thesis (2-2-0)

The second and third hours of the senior honors thesis focuses on the writing of the thesis within the student’s major. The writing of the thesis is normally directed by a full-time professor within the major. The thesis course is generated through the University Honors Program office in consultation with the directing professor of record.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Offered as needed.

HNRS 4303HR (3-3-0) Special Topics in Great Texts

HONORS PROGRAM COURSE. This course will focus on select honors-level topics. Students will be called upon to respond in oral and written formats. May be repeated for credit when content changes. While HNRS 4303 may be repeated for elective credit, the student may not repeat the course for additional general studies substitution or as one of the required courses for completing the University Honors Program.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302 or equivalent.

Offered: Periodically.

HNRS 4380HR (3-3-0) Honors Thesis

HNRS 4380 is offered in lieu of HNRS 4180 and HNRS 4280 and is only granted when the student is unable to enroll for the latter two courses. The thesis course is generated through the University Honors Program office in consultation with the directing professor of record.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Offered as needed.

MANA 3301HR (3-3-0) Honors Principles of Management (S-L)

This course covers principles of planning, organizing, staffing, leadership and control, and the decision-making processes. Topics will also include the history of management, current issues relevant to managers, and future directions for organizations. The Honors Program curriculum supplements and complements the traditional curriculum of this course. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.

Requisites: Admission to the Honors Program.

Offered: Periodically.

RELI 1301HR (3-3-0) Honors Old Testament Survey

A survey of the literature, events, and message of the Old Testament, including the organization, historical context, and basic geography of the Old Testament. The student will also be exposed to the foundation that the Old Testament lays for the New Testament and how the promise of the Old Testament Messianic hope sets the stage for the New Testament. The Honors Program curriculum supplements and complements the traditional curriculum of this course.

Requisites: Admission to the Honors Program.

Offered: Fall.

RELI 1302HR (3-3-0) Honors New Testament Survey

A survey of the literature, events, and message of the New Testament, including the organization and basic geography of the New Testament. Students will also be exposed to the key events in the life of Christ, historical context of the intertestamental period, how the promise of the Old Testament Messianic hope is fulfilled in the New Testament, and the progression of the Gospel through the life and ministry of Paul. The Honors Program curriculum supplements and complements the traditional curriculum of this course.

Requisite: Admission to the Honors Program.

Offered: Fall, Spring.