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Kuyper Scholars Program
The Kuyper Scholars Program in Christian scholarship is more than an honors program. Designed to provide highly motivated and academically gifted students with scholarly challenges throughout and beyond the regular curriculum, this program includes three components - interdisciplinary work, theoretical understanding, and seminar participation and leadership - all built on a Christian foundation. The program seeks not only to prepare leaders for the Christian and world communities but also to advance the academic atmosphere at Dordt College. Throughout their undergraduate experience, participating students work closely with their KSP advisors and faculty mentors to reach their goals. Program Goals
Students who enroll in the Kuyper Scholars Program will:
Course Requirements
The Kuyper Scholars Program is designed to fit with every major at Dordt College. To graduate from the Kuyper Scholars Program, students will take the following courses, some of which satisfy General Education and major requirements.
This sequence of courses starts with an introduction to Christian scholarship, coupled with the necessary reading, writing, communication, and discussion skills used throughout the program. Building on this foundation, students in the Kuyper Scholars Program report on and discuss their completed individual and group projects in seminars involving the entire community of scholars, across the disciplines. In addition, students in the Kuyper Scholars Program will be involved in dinners, desserts, and discussions with guest lecturers. Applying To The Kuyper Scholars Program
Admission into the Kuyper Scholars Program depends on an entrance essay, letters of recommendation, and demonstrated academic ability. Of primary importance are the entrance essay and letters of recommendation that must demonstrate the student's character and potential for academic excellence in the pursuit of serviceable insight in the area of Christian scholarship. Specific application information can be found here. Applications will be received from November 15 to February 15. Applications received by January 1 will be considered for early acceptance. To remain in the Kuyper Scholars Program students must maintain a 3.25 GPA and remain active participants in the Kuyper Scholars Program. Students in the Kuyper Scholars Program will receive an annual $1,000 Kuyper Scholarship. |
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