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4.00 Credits
Building upon the previous semester's study, students will confront one or several contemporary issues in science (e.g., natural disasters and society, genetic engineering, preserving the rain forest, can science solve every problem?). What is the place of science in the human community, and in what ways does science reveal and define nature? The laboratory component will be used specifically to investigate problems in our world and how the scientific method can be used to investigate possible solutions. Community Service is an integral component of this course. Honors 201 and 202 satisfy Core Curriculum requirements in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Area D-1 and D-3. Offered Spring Semester.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the origins and evolution of human communities using the methods and studies of social scientists. Study will be focused around broad themes that may vary from year to year (e.g., the individual in community, the social contract, cooperation and conflict). Off-campus service component: Each semester students will engage in programs of service to those in need in local communities. Students will choose programs according to their interests and available opportunities (e.g., middle school mentoring programs, housing project tutoring, adult literacy). Honors 301 and 302 satisfy Core Curriculum requirements in History and Social Sciences, Areas E-1 and E-2. Offered Fall Semester.
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4.00 Credits
This course continues the quest for identity by examining communities of the 20th century. As we shape our future in all arenas (e.g., social, economic, political, religious), what questions must we ask, what values must we act upon, what road must we take? As well, what are the possibilities for the future based on our study of the continuities and changes evident in the human story? Particular themes may vary from year to year. Off-campus service component: Each semester students will engage in programs of service to those in need in local communities. Students will choose programs according to their interests and available opportunities (e.g., middle school mentoring programs, housing project tutoring, adult literacy). Honors 301 and 302 satisfy Core Curriculum requirements in History and Social Sciences, Areas E-1 and E-2. Offered Spring Semester.
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1.00 Credits
The "capstone experience" structured around a one hour seminar during Fall Semester of the senior yearprovides an opportunity for individual and collective reflection on the preceding three year experience. Above all, this is to be a time for reflection, for perhaps considering a portfolio and for revisiting any especially meaningful experiences. In short, it is to be a time for "pulling it all together." Perhaps to focusour endeavor students will be asked to read a selected title with us (e.g., Mitch Albom, Tuesdays With Morrie, or Robert Coles, The Call of Service, and to ponder some essential questions: Who am I? Who are we? What time is it? Where are we? And what are we doing? Offered Fall Semester.
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1.00 Credits
Weekly presentation and discussion of scholarly work by faculty, guests, and students pursuing a major or minor in the Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Church Leadership. Others permitted with Religion & Philosophy faculty approval. Offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of the history, philosophy, pedagogical role, and methods of community service. Requires participation in community service. Open to sophomores and higher. Does Not satisfy either Core requirement in the Humanities and Fine Arts, Area C.. Offered at discretion of the Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Church Leadership.
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3.00 Credits
Open to sophomores and higher. An examination of the relationship between community service and contemporary thought. Literary, philosophical, political and sociological texts may be examined to assist in the moral and social reflection about serving others. Requires participation in community service. Offered at discretion of the Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Church Leadership.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 112. A cross-cultural study of selected works of literature, religion, and philosophy from antiquity to the present. HUM 250 satisfies Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities/Fine Arts. Offered at discretion of the Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Church Leadership.
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2.00 Credits
Students will engage in a study of the traits and theories of leadership and their usefulness in solving human problems and dilemmas. The human side of leadership will be examined through materials drawn from religion, philosophy, history, science, business, sports, biography, film and drama. This wide-ranging investigation will focus on strategies for developing effective leadership styles. This course will examine them conduct and communication of exemplary leaders in Western Society as a means of exploring the virtues and traits recognized as being the most important for successful leadership. Offered at discretion of the Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Church Leadership.
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3.00 Credits
Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. Subject to regulations and restrictions on page 52.
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