and the rich diversity of a tropical rainforest. Excursions to the barrier reef, Mayan ruins and other areas of interest in Belize, Mexico and Guatemala occur throughout the semester. Addition- ally each semester students have opportunities for independent travel around Belize or other countries in Central America. CCSP also offers similar semester-long educational experience in New Zealand. For information and an application, contact Dr. Murray Decker (murray.decker@biola.edu) in the Intercultural Studies Department.
program includes several periods of extended classroom time in key locations as well as coordinated visits to organizations of major political and economic significance in Eastern Europe, Western Europe and Russia. Applications are accepted in the fall and interested students can obtain information and forms from Dr. Steve Rundle (steve.rundle@biola.du) in the Crowell School of Business. Upon approval by Biola and IBI, students will register through Messiah College and will need to provide a transcript to Biola for transfer credit. International Student Exchange Program (ISE) The International Student Exchange Program provides unique opportunities for Biola students to study at Christian universities in Korea and Japan. Students can study as exchange students at Handong University, Hannam University, Sook Myong Womens’ University, Seoul Women’s University, and Yonsei University in Korea, or at Tokyo Christian University in Japan. Biola students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for up to two semesters of exchange study. For additional information and an application, contact Dr. Sung Lee (sung.w.lee@biola.edu) in the Department of International Student Education. New York Center for Art & Media Studies (NYB) A semester program (for junior or senior level students) based in New York City sponsored by Bethel University. Internships provide unique opportunities to experience and engage professionally with the arts. An academically challenging, structured environ- ment where students encounter contemporary trends in the visual arts and learn how to engage the culture with their faith and creativity.
Development Studies Program in Honduras (DSP)
Students attending the Development Studies Program in Hondu- ras spend a fall semester studying economic development theo- ries in the context of poor communities in Honduras. They live with a Honduran family, meet with government and NGO leaders, and visit health and literacy projects of development organiza- tions analyzing their effectiveness in improving the lives of the poor in Honduras. For additional information and an application, see Dr. Brad Christerson (bradley.christerson@biola.edu) in the Sociology Department. Recommended Credits Exploring a Developing Society. ............................................................ 3 The Problem of Poverty............................................................................. 3 Development Theory in Practice............................................................ 3 Spanish Language Study........................................................................... 3 12 units Components Focus on the Family Institute (FFI) The Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a highly competitive college opportunity that focuses on leadership training with the goal of restoring families, reviving the church and transforming society. A semester at the Institute pro- vides personalized experience that strengthens students’ love for Christ and for families. The program offers 15 credit hours (or eight credits during the summer) in a supporting and exciting com- munity living and learning environment. Regardless of academic discipline, a semester at the Institute is considered one of the best “life training experiences.” Biola students may apply to the Focus on the Family Institute following the sophomore year. Applicants must also complete Biola’s Off-campus Programs Registration & Approval form (final candidates are selected by the Institute). For more information, contact the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Educa- tion at Biola or visit www.focusinstitute.org. International Business Institute Biola University is a participating member of the International Business Institute, an overseas study program founded and taught by committed Christian faculty for the purpose of combining rigorous academic study in international business and econom- ics with international field experience. The ten-week summer
For more information, contact Loren Baker (loren.baker@biola. edu) in the Art Department or visit http://nycams.bethel.edu/.
CCCU: Off-campus Study Programs The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), an as- sociation of over 90 institutions, offers the following semester and summer programs to students of its member institutions. Because Biola University is a member of the Council, our students can participate in any of the CCCU off-campus study programs. These are available to juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (with the exception of the Scholars´ Semester in Oxford, which requires a minimum GPA of 3.5). For further information regarding academic requirements, financial arrangements, and schedule planning see the Off-campus Programs Coordinator (in the Office of the Registrar) or the Biola program directors listed below for each program. Interested students can visit Biola’s Off-campus Programs website: www.biola.edu/offcampusprograms and the CCCU website: www.bestsemester.com.
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