Thursday Meetings provide the student with an academic forum. During these meetings, students cover a wide range of socio-political, economic and religious issues, both at national and global level. These are facilitated by leading academicians and public figures in the University, community and church.
An advanced assignment is an extended essay , normally regarded as a significant additional work in the subject matter of class or other activity. it constitutes a very important part of the academic enhancement programme of the Honours College. Advanced assignments, in particular, are designed to improve students’ reading and research.
The Lecture series is part of the major effort to stimulate excellence in academic and leadership skills. These will be based on core courses offered at the Honours College during three of the nine Thursday Meetings. These are Philosophy and the Modern Mind and Fundamentals of Leadership. These are facilitated by the faculty.