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Honors Program
Cogito ex fidelia!
The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one bugler destroys much good. — Ecclesiastes 9:17-18
God answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked for long life, but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may rule my people over whom I made you king, wisdom and knowledge are granted to you.” — 2 Chronicles 1:11-12
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called. — Ephesians 4:1
Honors Program Mission Statement
The Honors Program is a supportive community of intellectually curious, creative, driven students of the highest integrity. As a community of scholars, these students engage in an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary, enriching curriculum in the pursuit of developing into Christian leaders for their country as participating citizens and in the world. The Honors Program curriculum is designed as a series of seminars each enrolling a small group of students (generally no more than 16) and facilitated by a faculty member. The program culminates in a senior Honors thesis providing the student opportunity for individual research and high-level critical thinking beyond the confines of a discipline-specific capstone experience.
Message from the Chair
Howdy!
Your decision to investigate the Honors Program at Concordia University Texas is an excellent one. As part of the Honors Program community, you will provide yourself many opportunities to maximize your educational development, prepare yourself for practicing Christian leadership, fulfill your vocation, and achieve your personal and professional goals. I look forward to helping you enhance your educational opportunities as part of the Concordia community. If you have any questions regarding the Honors Program, feel free to e-mail me.
In Christian Leadership,
Matthew Bloom, Ph.D.
Curriculum Overview
- Critical Thinking about Great Texts—entry course
- Four Honors Seminars—one selected from each category
Categories: Self, Others, Country, World
- Senior Honors Thesis—culmination of inquiry and learning in the Honors Program
Project spread over two semesters allowing potential for interdisciplinary studies
Characteristics of the Honors Program
- Built around the theme of community and communities
- Seminars with significant amounts of relevant reading and writing
- Small group discussion based learning
- Opportunities to express and justify your opinions and question the world around you
- Chances to build relationships with peers and professors
- Opportunity to think and learn beyond major courses and general education courses
- Unique seminar topics
- Flexibility to explore a variety of topics
- Preparation for presenting information during career following college
Why you should apply to the Honors Program
- Honors Program distinction on academic transcript and at commencement ceremony
- Priority registration before other students
- Potential for Honors Program scholarships
- Special advising
- Small group discussions with invited speakers
- Expert guidance for students applying for post-undergraduate academic programs (Fulbright, Lilly Fellows, Marshall, etc.)
- Participation in co-curricular Honors Program activities and meals
Application Requirements
To apply to become a member of the Honors Program, you must be accepted into the University. Visit the Admissions Honors Program page to learn more.
For more information on the Honors Program application process or to begin the process, talk to your admissions counselor or contact Dr. Bloom.
Incoming Freshman | |
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| HS GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale |
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| SAT/ACT scores 1760/26 |
| Formal application form | |
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| Statement of Purpose |
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| HS faculty/employer recommendation |
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| Reaction essay to community themed prompt |
| Reaction essay to “creative thinking” scenario | |
Continuing and Transfer Students | |
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| College GPA 3.5 |
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| Formal application form |
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| Statement of Purpose |
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| Faculty recommendation |
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| Reaction essay to community themed prompt |
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| Reaction essay to “creative thinking” scenario |
To continue in the Honors Program, a student needs to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and at least a 3.50 GPA in Honors Program seminars.
What to expect in different honors seminars
Critical Thinking about Great Texts will allow the student to analyze and discuss selected important texts from the Western tradition and significant texts from non-Western traditions. This course also introduces students to the intellectual rigor, components, and community of the CTX Honors Program.
Self Honors Seminars will allow the student to consider and reflect upon physical, emotional, intellectual, and/or spiritual aspects of his or her individual identity and to contemplate how his or her vocation can be utilized fully in various communities.
Others Honors Seminars will allow the student to examine and reflect upon experiences and cultural norms of groups and intergroup dynamics of diverse communities and to consider how people act to fulfill their vocations within communities.
Country Honors Seminars will allow the student to analyze and reflect upon the origin, development, and impact of political, social, religious, economic, cultural and natural phenomena in the United States to enable her or him to be a participating citizen within the nation.
World Honors Seminars will allow the student to assess and reflect upon the dynamics and interactions of the origin, development, and impact of political, social, religious, economic, cultural and natural phenomena in a variety of locations and regions around the world in order to enable her or him to participate within the global community.
Upcoming Honors Program Seminars
Subject to change!
| Spring 2013 | Critical Thinking about Great Texts Twain's America (Country) Great Speeches and Speechmakers (Self) |
| Fall 2013 | Critical Thinking about Great Texts Literature of Diversity (Others) History of Science (World) |
| Spring 2014 | Critical Thinking about Great Texts Great Speeches and Speechmakers (Self) Twain's America (Country) Food and Drink in World History (World) |
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