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Honors Coursework
An Education of Discovery
Through smaller, inquiry based, discussion-oriented classes, John Wesley Scholars have the chance to engage their studies more independently and creatively than normal. We like to say that honors courses are “not necessarily more work,” but rather a “different kind of work.” The honors curriculum’s focus on depth and relevance means that John Wesley Scholars spend less time on busy work and more time engaging primary sources, learning through hands-on experiences, and grappling with the enduring significance of course material for their life and faith. Opportunities like “Honors Forum” connect these learning experiences to the broader world in which we live through numerous extra-curricular offerings, both on and off campus.
The Honors New Testament classes not only cover the content and general background of the New Testament books; they interact with the original meaning almost on a seminary level and engage with trends in the way secular scholars are talking about the text. At the end of the course, students are challenged to address contemporary issues based on an in-depth comprehension of the Bible’s meaning.
Dr. Ken Schenck, Honors Professor of New Testament
The writer Eudora Welty once said, “The fish get bigger the deeper you go.” That’s the underlying philosophy of the literature courses taught through the John Wesley Honors College. In these courses, we assume that students understand the basics and with those in tow, we can fish in deep waters. What lives beneath the surface of the text? How do the words, the stories, intersect with other disciplines—history, the natural and social sciences, philosophy, theology, the arts? Through interdisciplinary discussion and creative presentation and exploration of written works, we go after the big fish, the catches we all remember.
Dr. Mary Brown, Honors Professor of Literature and Writing
Teaching World Civilization in one semester in a large section can be a bit like riding a motorcycle through the Louvre with sixty folks following, some at a great distance. What I find in the history honors course is that professors too like small classes, as they afford the opportunity of getting to know every student by name. I especially enjoy the communal character of the honors courses; sitting around our table tasting and sampling some of the core concepts and key people from past civilizations; stopping to savor more slowly those tastier morsels that make the meal so enjoyable. Come and dine with us!
Dr. Mark Smith, Honors Professor of World Civilizations
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Curriculum Requirements
Honors Thesis/Project Form (download Adobe pdf reader)
HSP Prospectus Form A
HSP Prospectus Form B
Honors Course Petition Form
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