Study Abroad Programs
AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM
The American Studies Program is based on the principle of integrating faith, learning and living. Students spend a semester in Washington, D.C. earning academic credit by serving as interns and participating in a contemporary, issue-oriented seminar program. Internships are available in congressional offices, social service agencies, think tanks, cultural institutions and many other organizations. The American Studies Program is designed for juniors and seniors with a wide range of academic majors and vocational interests. (Dr. I. Adams, GEN 320)
AuSABLE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies (Mancelona, Michigan) is a Christian environmental stewardship institute whose mission is to bring healing and wholeness to the biosphere and the whole of Creation. It does this through academic programs for college and university students, research projects, environmental education for local school children, and information services for churches, denominations, and the wider world community. Supported by the natural settings at both its sites in the Great Lakes Forest of northern Michigan and on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, participants take courses, engage in scholarship, gain field experience, confer, and develop practical tools for environmental stewardship in programs that take seriously both science and theology. See Biology major for further information. (Dr. F. Wilbur, GEN 391)
AUSTRALIA STUDIES PROGRAM
The Australia Studies Centre at Wesley Institute (Sydney) seeks to prepare students to live the Christian life in a world that is religiously and culturally pluralistic, whether in Australia, North America, or other parts of the world. Students are encouraged to think through their role as kingdom builders in a Western world that is increasingly secular both intellectually and culturally. Students are further challenged to grapple with the meaning of being salt and light in the culture-shaping arena of the professional. Students may select courses in Integrative Studies, Theology, Music, Drama, and Design. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 360)
BOLIVIAN EVANGELICAL UNIVERSITY
Universidad Evangelica Boliviana (Bolivian Evangelical University), located in Santa Cruz, was founded in 1980 as the first private university in Bolivia and the first evangelical university in Spanish-speaking South America. It is an affiliate member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and is fully accredited by the Bolivian government. It has about 1,500 students in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. (Dr. Thacker)
CHEZ VOUS SUMMER STUDY IN FRANCE
The Chez Vous Summer Study in France program is available through an arrangement with the Jacques LeFevre Institute. Located in Franceville, a small town on the Normandy coast, the program offers French studies in a Christian atmosphere, opportunities for developing relationships with inhabitants of the area, an extended stay in Paris, and excursions to churches and attractions in the region of the center. Participants enroll for 6 hours of French credit at one of three levels beginning with second-year French. Recommendation by the Asbury Foreign Language Department is required. (Dr. T. Life, GEN 316)
CHINA STUDIES PROGRAM
Students in the China Studies Program participate in seminar courses on the historical, cultural, religious, geographical and economic realities of this strategic and populous nation. In addition to the study of standard Chinese, students will assist Chinese students learning English. The program seeks to introduce students to the diversity of China, including Beijing, Shanghai and X-i'an. This interdisciplinary, cross-cultural program enables Christian students to deal with this increasingly important part of the world in an informed, Christ-centered way. (Dr. S. Pauler, GEN 321)
CHRISTIAN CENTER FOR URBAN STUDIES
The Christian Center for Urban Studies is a cooperative endeavor between the Olive Branch Mission in Chicago, Illinois and more than a dozen Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries, to provide an urban living/learning program and center. Classes are offered in urban anthropology, culture, leadership, art, mission, and service. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 392)
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PROGRAM
Provides students the opportunity to understand the integration of music, faith and business. The Contemporary Music Program (Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts) offers two tracks: The Artist track is tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers, producers, and recording engineers. The Executive Track is designed for those considering careers as artist managers, agents, record company executives, music publishers, concert promoters, and industry entrepreneurs.Students receive instruction and experience from a Christian perspective while working to create and market a recording of original music. (Dr. D. Walker, GEN 323)
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
Daystar University located in Nairobi, Kenya enrolls approximately 1,700 students from a number of African nations. The university provides courses in accounting, biblical studies, business and management, Christian ministries, communications, community development, education, English, and music disciplines. Courses are also available that introduce students to the history, culture, literature, politics, art, music, and religions of Africa. All instruction is in English, offered by a faculty composed primarily of African nationals. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 310)
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY INSTITUTE
The Institute for Family Studies (Colorado Springs, Colorado) offers a semester-long program of on-site instruction and field experiences aimed at addressing the causes and cures for fractured families, and helping students become equipped to reverse societal trends that cause harm to traditional family structures and beliefs. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 394)
FRANKFORT SEMESTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Frankfort Semester Internship Program (Frankfort, Kentucky), an initiative of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU), seeks to enhance students' academic, civic, and professional skills through internship experiences public policy symposia, academic seminars and exposure to the ideas and perspectives of a variety of notable citizens. The interns will work directly with state legislators, government officials, and government liaisons in the crafting and passage of legislation. The program is intended for all upper-division and graduate students, regardless of major. Students must be motivated learners, have a deep curiosity about current events and the policymaking process, and be committed to fulfilling the requirements of the semester-long internships and seminars. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 317)
HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Hong Kong Baptist University (Kowloon), a four-year institution founded in 1956, is committed to a distinctive mission of higher education which incorporates teaching, research and service, and which inculcates in all who participate, a sense of value that extends beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge. These commitments have developed from the University's heritage of Christian higher education within a Chinese cultural setting. Students may apply to spend a semester receiving instruction in English at HKBU. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 319)
JERUSALEM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Credit may be earned through the Jerusalem University College located in Jerusalem, Israel. Students study the history, language, culture, archaeology, geography and literature of the region, with a focus on enhancing their understanding of the Scripture. (Dr. O. Dickens, GEN 396)
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM
An opportunity to live and learn in Latin America is available to students through the Latin American Studies Program. Located in San Jose, Costa Rica, the program gives students the opportunity to study the language, culture, politics, history, economics, ecology and religion of the region while living with a Costa Rican family. Students also participate in a service opportunity and travel for two weeks to surrounding countries. Two specialized academic tracks, International Business and Management and Tropical Sciences and Sustainability, are available to qualified students. (Dr. P. Thornton, GEN 322)
LOS ANGELES FILM STUDIES CENTER
The purpose of the Los Angeles Film Studies Center is to enable college students to serve in various aspects of the film industry with professional skill and Christian integrity. Located in Burbank near major production studios, the semester-long program combines seminar courses with internships in various segments of the film industry, providing the opportunity to explore the industry within a Christian context and from a liberal arts perspective. Participation in this program requires a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75. (Dr. J. Owens, GEN 324)
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES PROGRAM
The Middle East Studies Program in Cairo, Egypt provides students with the opportunity to study Middle Eastern cultures, religions and conflicts from within this diverse and strategic region. Juniors and seniors participate in interdisciplinary seminar classes, receive Arabic language instruction and serve as interns with various organizations in Cairo. The MESP encourages and equips students to relate to the Muslim world in an informed and constructive manner. (Dr. O. Dickens, GEN 326)
MURCIA UNIVERSITY
The University of Murcia located in the southeastern region of Spain between Valencia and Andalusia provides an opportunity for study in Spanish. Murcia is a city with a long history and many cultural opportunities. Academic study options available parallel those of major European universities. Special approval required; normally only for Spanish majors. (Dr. S. Thacker, GEN 318)
OXFORD SUMMER PROGRAMME
Based at Wycliffe Hall, this programme is designed for students looking to connect Christian faith with the development of the West. Students do specialized work under expert Oxford academics in the fields of History, Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, or the History of Science. (Dr. D. Strait, GEN 328, 329)
RUSSIAN STUDIES PROGRAM
The Russian Studies Program enables juniors and seniors to spend a semester living and learning in Russia. Students study the Russian language and attend seminar courses on Russian culture, history and current political and economic issues. Program participants experience a variety of Russian environments, living for twelve weeks in Nizhni Novgorod and visiting both Moscow and St. Petersburg. The semester includes the opportunity to participate in a service project and to live with Russian families for a portion of the semester. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 330)
SCHOLARS' SEMESTER IN OXFORD
The Scholars' Semester in Oxford allows students to do intensive scholarship in this historic seat of learning. Working with academic tutors, students hone their skills and delve into the areas that interest them most. As visiting students of Oxford University and members of Wycliffe Hall, students have the privilege to live, study, and learn in one of the university's historic halls. The SSO is designed for students interested in the fields of Theology, Biblical Studies, Education, Science, Pre-Med, Psychology, Business and the Humanities. Applicants are generally honors and other very high achieving students. (Dr. D. Strait, GEN 327)
SEMESTER IN SPAIN
Semester in Spain, a program of Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, Illinois), has offered Spanish courses in Seville, Spain since 1977. The program combines challenging academic study (beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels) with practical opportunities for students to practice what they learn. With its location in Seville, Semester in Spain is designed to provide a rich academic and cultural experience as well as foster lasting relationships between students and their hosts. (Dr. S. Thacker, GEN 334)
TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Various departments sponsor travel courses on an occasional basis. Information will be available from the sponsoring department. Clearance and registration through the Office of the Associate Academic Dean is also required.
UGANDA STUDIES PROGRAM
The Uganda Studies Program (Kampala, Uganda) seeks to prepare students to live the Christian life in a world that is religiously and culturally pluralistic, whether in Africa, North America, or other parts of the world. The program seeks to introduce students to the dynamic world of the Global South, focused in the vibrant East African nation of Uganda. Christianity here is joyful and growing rapidly, even as it engages Islam and secularization. Students will move through this society first in the classes and dormitories of Uganda Christian University and then as humble learners observing places and people of interest around the country. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 351)
WASHINGTON JOURNALISM CENTER
The Washington Journalism Center (Washington, D.C.) is an advanced, experiential semester on Capitol Hill that will cultivate professional news skills and encourage students to think through the implications of being a Christian working in the news media in a city that is home to the powerful and the powerless. (Dr. T. Thomas, GEN 332)