Honors Program Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dallas Baptist University Honors Program is to fulfill the Dallas Baptist University Mission Statement by providing transforming "Christ-centered quality higher education" for intellectually gifted students who desire enriched academic experiences equipping them to be servant leaders in their respective callings.
Goals of the Honors Program
- To provide a superior education grounded in the biblical worldview, moral formation, and Christian tradition.
- To promote a high level of independent learning, contextual insight, and critical thinking through study, research, and the exchange of ideas.
- To provide a challenging interdisciplinary experience that amplifies and complements the liberal arts mission of DBU and that stimulates curiosity, imagination, integrity, and faith.
- To assist students in building friendships and community by participation in enrichment activities outside the classroom setting.
- To encourage students to pursue leadership roles within the campus community as preparation to be outstanding future contributors to the church, society, and the world.
- To promote Honors student-faculty mentor relationships that foster interactive learning.
- To help students cultivate a desire for God's truth, goodness, and beauty as expressed in the creation and human culture.
Recognition
Students who complete the General Honors Track will earn General Honors recognition on their transcript, and students who complete the Scholars Track will earn recognition on their transcript, diploma, and during commencement.
Honors Program Highlights
- Classes limited to 15 students to encourage face-to-face relationships with faculty
- Designed to help students make connections across classes
- Encourages students to engage in a high level of critical thinking
- Promotes intellectual and personal growth
- Students receive scholarships each year of program residency