Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program
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Study the requirements of the Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program.
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Spring 26 Honors Courses
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PHIL 3955H – Honors
Readings in Philosophy:
Søren Kierkegaard,
Fear and Trembling
Dr. Yoon Choi | W 1pm-1:50pm | 1 cr.
Engage in close reading and sustained discussion of Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling. Develop strategies for working through an extended, challenging text, as well as skills of articulating and defending an interpretation of a text.
Prerequisites: PHIL 1001 or PHIL 1001H; either admission to Marquette University Honors Program, cumulative GPA of 3.200 and cumulative Philosophy GPA of 3.330, or cons. of dept.
To enroll:
- Students enrolled in Core Honors can register for the course without a permission number.
- Other students should fill out this Form to request enrollment.
PHIL 4955H –
Honors Supplement
Multiple instructors | 1 cr.
- Develop an annotated bibliography or a thesis proposal
- Craft and submit a philosophically informed op-ed
- Organize an ethics-bowl event in the community
This add-on one-credit course option allows students to undertake a self-designed supplementary research, creative, or service project in conjunction with a 3000- or 4000-level Philosophy course for an Honors credit. Students can propose independent projects or group projects.
Prerequisites: PHIL 1001 or PHIL 1001H; admission to either Marquette University Honors Program or the Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program.
To enroll:
The new Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program
- Overview of requirements
- Eligibility
- Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
| PHIL 2955H |
Honors Introduction to Philosophical Debate |
1 credit |
| PHIL 3955H |
Honors Readings in Philosophy |
1 credit |
| PHIL 4955H |
Honors Supplement |
1 credit |
| PHIL 4999H |
Honors Senior Research Project (formerly Honors Senior Thesis) |
3 credits |
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Total credit hours |
6 credits |
- 6 Honors credits required.
- Students can replace one section of PHIL 2955H with either a second section of PHIL 3955H or a second section of PHIL 4955H.
- To graduate with Philosophy Disciplinary Honors, students must achieve a 3.400 major GPA and a 3.200 cumulative GPA.
- Students are required to give a public presentation of completed Honors Senior Research Projects.
- Students must have at least a 3.400 GPA in Philosophy courses and a 3.200 cumulative GPA for entry into the Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program.
- Students must apply to the Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program. Students can apply after completing a minimum of seven credits in Philosophy, including at least one Honors credit in Philosophy (typically PHIL 1001H or PHIL 2955H). Students are encouraged to apply as sophomores or juniors, but applications are accepted up to the end of the senior year registration period.
- Students admitted to Philosophy Disciplinary Honors become part of the University Honors Program and are eligible for Honors research fellowships and Honors study-abroad scholarships.
- Application: see information and links to application forms here.
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PHIL 2955H – Honors Introduction to Philosophical Debate (1 credit)
Develops skills in philosophical reasoning, critical analysis and constructive debate through facilitated discussions that bring philosophical texts and theories to bear on current events. Some sections may focus on a specific topic; in such cases, the topic will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Prerequisites: Either admission to Marquette University Honors Program, cumulative GPA of 3.200 and cumulative Philosophy GPA of 3.330, or cons. of dept.
PHIL 3955H – Honors Readings in Philosophy (1 credit)
Engages in close reading and sustained discussion of a single text or select few texts. Develops strategies for working through an extended, challenging text, as well as skills of articulating and defending an interpretation of a text. May be taken twice. Specific text(s) announced in Schedule of Classes.
Prerequisites: PHIL 1001 or PHIL 1001H; either admission to Marquette University Honors Program, cumulative GPA of 3.200 and cumulative Philosophy GPA of 3.330, or cons. of dept.
PHIL 4955H – Honors Supplement (1 credit)
Enables the exploration of select course topics (or topics closely related to course topics) in greater depth through student-designed individual or small-group activities and projects. Available for concurrent registration to students enrolled in a 3000- or 4000-level Philosophy course. Must be arranged with the course instructor and the director of the Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program at the start of the semester. May be taken twice.
To apply, download the PHIL 4955H application.
Prerequisites: PHIL 1001 or PHIL 1001H; admission to either Marquette University Honors Program or the Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program; cons. of dept.
PHIL 4999H – Honors Senior Thesis (3 credits)
Provides approved students the opportunity to complete a senior research project under the direction of an adviser.
Prerequisite: PHIL 1001 or PHIL 1001H; PHIL major; Sr. stndg.; admission to Philosophy Disciplinary Honors Program.
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