The Honors Program at Central provides a scholarly experience for students of high academic aptitude to pursue rigorous and in-depth studies, personal research interests, and collegial relationships with professors and students.

Under the direction of Professor Paul Axton, the program is open to incoming students and returning students who qualify. If you think you might be interested in joining this special community of scholars in the Honors Program, follow the instructions in the application packet. If you have any questions please call 660-269-3900 ext. 136, or email honors@cccb.edu.

For more information about the honors program, click on the links on this page to find out about Group Life, Mentoring, Qualifications, Testimony, and Benefits. Or, download the brochure in PDF format (10 Megs).
 

Group Life
Honors Program students participate in shared experiences to build knowledge.

Field trips are scheduled each semester to provide exposure to an enriching cultural or academic experience.

Colloquia are held monthly where research is presented by honors students and professors. 

View a sample colloquium here.

Honors Program students are provided double-occupancy rooms with roommates who are also in the Honors Program.
 

Mentoring
Honors students meet regularly with professors to build collegiality. Attendance at colloquia and joint research projects provide intellectual stimulation. The Director provides personal oversight and opportunities for advice and feedback.

Course of Study
The program gives students in all majors the opportunity to pursue in-depth study. This work takes three forms: parallel honors classes, replacement seminars, and a research project.

Honors classes are geared toward honors program students or non-honors students with a cumulative 3.30 GPA. Each semester, qualified students may enroll in one course appropriate for the grade level.

Supplemental seminars are designed for honors students only. Honors program students will complete a sequence of supplemental work in seminar form by taking two of three seminars (New Testament, Old Testament, and Theology/Philosophy).

A Research Project explores a biblical or theological topic under the supervision of the honors program director. To complete the project, the student will present the research at an honors program colloquium.
 

Qualifications
Freshmen will qualify for the program if they have graduated in the top fifteen percent of their high school class and meet the following qualifications:

* Earn a 3.70 GPA or at least a 25 composite score on the ACT or an 1100 on the SAT.

* Submit a recommendation from a high school teacher, in addition to regular recommendation requirements for admission to Central.

Sophmores may qualify who have earned a 3.50 during their first year at Central, completed 30 hours of credit, and one honors program course.

A 3.50 GPA and one honors course completed per year are required to remain eligible for the Honors program.
 

Testimony
"In my time at Central, I have been fortunate enough to be able to participate in many of the opportunities that will be afforded to those who choose to enroll in the honors program. As I come to the end of my time at Central and look ahead toward graduate studies, I know that because of those opportunities I will be more than adequately prepared for the academic demands of seminary. If you choose to take on the challenge and adventure of an honors education at Central, you too will be so equipped."


 

Ryan Hemmer,

Class of 2009

Benefits
Students qualified for, enrolled in, and completing the honors program will receive the following benefits:

* Incoming honors students have the $250 Confirmation & Reservation Fee credited to their account at registration.

* Students in good standing receive a $100 per semester discount on textbooks for up to eight semesters ($800 estimated value).

* Housing is provided at a reduced rate in a double-occupancy room with a roommate who is also in a the honors program.

* Junior students and above are eligible to be selected as paid or volunteer student tutors in the Learning Center for other CCCB students. (Students hired as paid tutors may earn approximately $1,000 per semester.)
 

How to Apply


If you meet all the requirements, fill out the Application Form and the Academic Reference Form.