Honors College Curriculum
The Honors College at Houston Baptist University provides a unique general education curriculum in the liberal arts, social and natural sciences for exceptional undergraduates. Students in the Honors College examine the Great Books of the human experience and hone their reading, writing and critical thinking skills through spirited discussions with their peers and distinguished faculty.
But in The Honors College learning is not confined to the classroom. Students will engage the wider world through
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study abroad programs
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the Honors Roundtable
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formal debates on significant social and political issues
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participation in national undergraduate research conferences
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service learning projects
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activities that integrate faith and learning
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exposure to diverse cultures in Houston and beyond
In order to foster a collegial atmosphere, Honors classes are small. Instructors utilize a variety of teaching strategies with particular attention given to the Socratic method. Students have the opportunity to get to know each other and their professors, and everyone has an opportunity to be heard. Participation in the Honors College at Houston Baptist University provides students with a superior academic experience that engenders a life of inquiry and integrity.