Honors Colloquia

Before graduating, Honors College students must complete two honors colloquia, which are small, discussion-oriented classes taken in the sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Approximately 60 such classes will be available during your time at Ball State. Colloquia are offered by a number of departments and by faculty from a number of departments. Most are offered as HONRS 390 (1, 2, or 3 credits), although some colloquia carry departmental prefixes. Some colloquia are offered every year, but most are offered only once or twice.

Colloquium topics in recent years include:

• Reality, Illusion, and Magic
• Arthurian Legend Through the Ages 
• American Film Comedy From Charlie Chaplin to Woody Allen
• Architecture for Non-Architects
• The Meaning of Forgiveness
• Movies and Music
• The Roosevelts  
• Dragons, Wizards, and Unicorns: Journeys in Fantasy Literature
• Negro League Baseball
• The Meaning of Giftedness
• Remembering The Holocaust
• Dr. Seuss
• Roles and Influence of American First Ladies 
• American Photography
• Introduction to Computer Game Design
• Jane Austen
• Controversial Issues in Education