2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

T/RS 314J Dr. Steele
The Religions of the World 3 credits
An exploration of belief in the traditions of
the classical historical religions of the
world through both systematic analysis and
the reading of sacred texts.
INTD 110J Prof. Curran
The Jesuit Magis 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to teach students
how to co-ordinate several themes
into an integral whole: 1) Jesuit commitment
to faith and justice, in terms of the
Magis; 2) a multi-disciplinary approach to
the investigation of certain key social and
cultural problems on the international,
national and local levels; 3) analysis and
critique of socio-economic features of various
cultures, guided by the values inherent
in Jesuit education, with special attention
paid to philosophical and theological
resources; 4) service to others as a concrete
response to social analysis, complemented
by guided reflection upon the experience of
service.
HONORS PROGRAM
DR. ELLEN CASEY, Director
HUM 311J-312J Dr. Zola/Dr. Casey/
Fr. McKinney
Masterworks I-II 6 credits
In this team-taught, year-long seminar, students
will read some of the great classics of
world literature, learn how to facilitate their
own discussions, write a comparative analytic
paper, and be orally examined by a host
of volunteer professors.
Electives and Exemptions: The five or six
electives (beyond the two-semester language
requirement) are intended to be used
towards courses in math, computer literacy,
and the natural and social sciences. There
are always exemptions made to ensure that
everyone takes at least 130 credits but no
more than a credit-heavy major requires.
Special exemptions may also be possible
for those participating in foreign study, in
Honors, or in a difficult double major or
minor.
SJLA students are eligible to apply for the
Christopher Jason Perfilio Memorial
Scholarships awarded each year since 1995.
The Honors Program at The University of Scranton concentrates on directed independent
work for selected students who desire greater depth and breadth in their education. The
Honors curriculum is designed to fit into existing University course requirements and to
support students as they move into increasingly independent work. The sophomore courses,
open only to Honors students, enable them to meet a University general-education requirement
on a more advanced level.
Junior Honors students take tutorials both in and out of their majors. A tutorial is an
exploration of a topic on an individually directed basis; the student meets with a faculty
mentor weekly throughout the semester. Each Honors student must take three tutorials, at
least one in the major and one out of the major or in the second major. The student may take
a fourth and fifth tutorial. These tutorials count toward major, minor, cognate, or general
education requirements.
In the Honors seminars a small group of Honors students meets weekly with the director
and assistant director for student-led discussions. The junior seminar is based on an interdisciplinary
reading list; the senior seminar is based on the senior Honors projects.
There is no tuition charge for these seminars, since they are the only Honors requirements
which do not satisfy ordinary graduation requirements.
Senior Honors students do a year-long, six-credit project in their majors, working under
the guidance of a professor to explore a specialized topic, either academic or professional in
nature. Upon completion, the project is defended before a board of three faculty members
who judge whether it is of Honors caliber.
There is no extra charge for Honors work. In addition, honors students who pay flat
tuition may take between 12 and 21 credits in their third and fourth years at the flat rate.
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