Academics

Concordia Honors Program

This 12-hour program includes an initial honors experience, CHP-2960 Introduction to Honors: Critical Thinking (3 hours), and nine subsequent hours chosen from several options; seminars in the disciplines (CHP-3960), courses taken in study abroad programs and independent senior honors projects (CHP-4960). Additionally, honors students contribute 30 service hours to church, community or University.

The Honors Program is designed to enhance a student’s overall Concordia career. Students successfully completing the above requirements and attaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or
better (measured one semester before graduation) are recognized at commencement as Concordia Scholars. For application information, contact Concordia’s Undergraduate Admission office or the Honors Program Director, Dr. Marilyn Moehlenkamp, via e-mail at Marilyn.Moehlenkamp@CUChicago.edu.

Required courses:
• CHP-2960 (3 hours)
• Nine hours from CHP 3960, CHP 4960 coursework and/or study abroad programs.
• Thirty service hours to church, community or the University

Concordia Honors Program Courses

CHP-2960: Introduction to Honors: Critical Thinking - 3 hours
CHP-3960: Honors Seminar - 3 hours
CHP-4960: Senior Honors Project - 0-6 hours
CHP-4560: Semester Away Presentation - 1 hour