Course Spotlight: 2025 Citizenship, Community, and Leadership (HONR 390)

March 25, 2025

In a time of rising polarization and disconnection, what does it mean to be a citizen, to belong to a community, and to be an ethical leader?

Explore What It Means to Lead a Meaningful and Purposeful Life:

  • Course Title: Citizenship, Community, and Leadership
  • Course: HONR 390 – Section 7 - CRN: 26513 - 3 credits
  • Meeting Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30–1:45 PM
  • Instructor: Dr. David J. Roof
  • Open to All Students – Not Just Honors.

This course invites students from all majors to explore the questions above through interactive dialogue, interdisciplinary readings, and real-world engagement. You’ll read works by Viktor Frankl, Frederick Douglass, and Hannah Arendt examine your values, and take part in campus and community events that align with your interests.

Whether you’re preparing for a career in law, public service, education, business, or the arts, this course offers a unique space to reflect, grow, and lead.

Why You Should Enroll:

  • Build your understanding of democratic life and civic responsibility
  • Develop leadership skills grounded in ethics and community engagement
  • Connect academic learning with meaningful action
  • Work on real-world projects that make a difference
  • Grow in purpose, perspective, and confidence

This course is under HONR 390 and is open to all students with permission. To enroll, email Honors College Dean Jim Buss at james.buss@bsu.edu. Include your name and major.

To learn more about the course click here or contact Dr. David J. Roof at djroof@bsu.edu, 

 

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