Torrey Honors (HNRS)

Courses

HNRS 101 - Argumentation & Critical Thinking I Credits 4

Introduces critical analysis, argumentation, and composition as skills fundamental to the formation and communication of thought. Coursework includes critical reading, collaborative discussion, and a variety of writing assignments. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 102.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 102 - Ancient Civilizations: Greek & Hebrew Credits 4

Introduces the student to Mediterranean and Ancient Near Eastern thought through discussion of works such as Homer, Plato, and the Pentateuch. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 101.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Course Fee: $225.

HNRS 105 - New Testament Literature & Early Christian Theology Credits 4

Introduces the Gospels and early Christian literature in their Greco-Roman cultural context. Considers the theological formation of the early church with major works from church fathers including Athanasius and Augustine. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 106.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 106 - Argumentation & Critical Thinking II Credits 4

This course develops the critical analysis, argumentation, and composition skills fundamental to the formation and communication of thought through critical reading, collaborative discussion, and a variety of writing assignments. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 105.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 210 - Medieval & Reformation Theology Credits 4

Considers both medieval and reformation theological visions, reading major works including Augustine's Confessions, Dante's Divine Comedy, and Calvin's Institutes. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 215.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 215 - Studies in Pauline Epistles Credits 4

Considers the dynamics of Pauline thought through careful study of his epistles as well as their interpretation in theological works. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 210.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 230 - Western Philosophy Survey Credits 4

Examines the Western philosophic tradition with particular attention to the epistemological and metaphysical concerns of early modern philosophers including Descartes, Locke, and Hume. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 231.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 231 - Dramatic Arts Credits 4

Considers early modern English drama with an eye to its reception of biblical poetry and its literary context. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 230.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 324 - American Political Theory and Its Origins Credits 4

Considers the vision of the American project by reading its roots in works such as Plato's Republic, its ground in Founding Documents, and its growth expressed in major works from the Civil War, Abolition, and the Civil Rights Movement. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 326.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 326 - Old Testament Literature Credits 2

Explores the history of Israel from the time of the judges through Isaiah's messianic expectation to the Evangelist Matthew's proclamation of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of the long-awaited Messiah. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 324.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 327 - Old Testament Literature Credits 4

HNRS 337 - Rhetoric & Oral Communication Credits 4

Analyzes notions of rhetoric through texts such as Plato’s Phaedo, I II Corinthians, and speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 339.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 338 - Apocalyptic Literature Credits 4

Includes biblical apocalyptic literature, the books of Daniel and Revelation, in conversation with other texts that pursue a vision of ethics. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 339 - Theodicy Credits 2

Readings include Psalms, Aquinas’s Treatise on Law, and Nietzsche’s Genealogy of Morals, alongside other texts that offer a vision of the truth of God in the face of terrestrial suffering. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): HNRS 337.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 382 - Torrey Total Bible Credit 1

Readings focus on all remaining books of the Old Testament not covered in the standard Torrey Honors College curriculum, including I II Chronicles and the minor prophets. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must not be Freshman Class; and must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 443 - Literature of Cosmic Order Credits 4

Examines a variety of poetry, biblical literature, and philosophy that considers the creative and aesthetic dimensions of human experience, including works such as Aristotle’s Physics, Traherne’s Centuries of Meditations, and lyric poetry from G.M. Hopkins and William Wordsworth. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 458 - Epistemology & Modern Thought Credits 4

Includes readings focused on the nature of knowledge and the mind, such as Augustine’s On Christian Teaching, Newman’s Idea of a University, Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk, and CS Lewis’ Abolition of Man. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

HNRS 465 - Torrey Off-Campus Credits 1-4

Independent readings chosen by the professor. When Offered: Summer. Note(s): May be repeated multiple times with different readings. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 2.

HNRS 467 - Colloquium Credits 2

Revisits a seminal work or author from the Torrey Honors curriculum, providing students with an opportunity for advanced study and application of the skills developed throughout the whole program. Topics include Plato’s Republic, Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Augustine’s Confessions, and the Gospel of John. Note(s): Special approval required. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (total number of credits): 8.

HNRS 490 - Selected Readings and Topics Credits 1-4

Designed primarily for upper-division students in Torrey who want to study specialized topics not covered in catalog course offerings. Note(s): May be repeated multiple times with different readings. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 2.

HNRS 491 - Independent Study Credits 1-4

Independent readings on a topic chosen by a professor in consultation with the student. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different readings. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 2.