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Study Abroad with Grace<\/h5>\n

Transformation Through Cross-Cultural Study<\/span>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Grace Christian University seeks to graduate culturally intelligent individuals who are prepared to serve in an increasingly complex global marketplace. The opportunity to experience serving in a cross-cultural context presents students with a unique learning opportunity that ties curriculum content to practical life experiences and fosters a sense of cultural awareness and partnership in God\u2019s work around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Experiencing a foreign country allows students to immerse themselves in a different culture, language, and way of life. This experience gives students a deeper understanding, tolerance, and empathy for different cultures.<\/p>\n

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Provides opportunities to learn from diverse perspectives, broaden one’s worldview, and develop cross-cultural communication skills, which are invaluable in our interconnected world.<\/p>\n

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Studying abroad can significantly enhance one’s career prospects by providing access to unique internship opportunities, networking events, and job markets. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Study Abroad Opportunities<\/h5>\n

Faculty-Led Programs & Mission Trips<\/h2>\n

Grace aspires to support students desiring to participate in cross-cultural experiences. Students interested in faculty-led programs and mission trip opportunities may contact an academic advisor for more information. Even though participating in a mission trip is not required, it is strongly encouraged in order for students to gain a greater understanding of the world around them and to be better prepared for the field they are entering.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Study Abroad in Greece<\/h3>\n

Pamela Sherstad<\/h5>\n

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The Greece Study Abroad experience is faculty-led and provides students with opportunities to explore Athens, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi, and Aegina Island. In addition to learning about Greece’s culture, historical sites, traditions, and cuisine, course credit may be earned in Communication, Business, History, or English.<\/p>\n

Join Grace in Greece and have a Mediterranean experience you\u2019ll remember for a lifetime!<\/p>\n

Contact the Trip Leader for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Study Abroad in Ireland\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Dr. Scott Shaw<\/h5>\n

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The Ireland Study Abroad experience is faculty-led and provides students with opportunities to explore the “Emerald Island” with time spent in Dublin, Belfast, Cliffs of Moher, and Giant’s Causeway. In addition to learning about Ireland’s rich faith history and culture, historical sites, traditions, and cuisine, course credit may be earned in Sociology, Ministry, Criminal Justice, or Business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact the Trip Leader for more details.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Biblical Studies in Turkey<\/b><\/h3>\n
Dr. Phil Long<\/span><\/h5>\n

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This unique tour focuses on the missionary journeys of Paul in Acts. After a tour of Istanbul, we will visit Perge (Acts 13:13), the city Paul passed on his way to Pisidian Antioch, then travel to Colossae and nearby town of Laodicea. <\/span>You will see Miletus, where Paul said farewell to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20), the spectacular ruins of the temple of Apollo at Didyma, and the Hellenistic city of Priene. The tour ends in Ephesus, the site of Paul\u2019s three-year preaching and teaching ministry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact the Trip Leader for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mission Trip to Paraguay<\/h3>\n

Pat McGillicuddy<\/h5>\n

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The Excite Mission Trip will be a great opportunity to take part in the ministry in Paraguay and to develop your own relationship with the Lord. We will be working mostly in children\u2019s ministry, teaching ministry and evangelism.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact the Trip Leader for more details.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Study Abroad Details<\/h5>\n

FAQ\u2019s for Parents & Students<\/h2>\n

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Faculty-Led Programs, Experiential & Mission Trips: Multiple meetings will be held prior to the trip.<\/p>\n

These meetings will include:<\/span><\/p>\n