Course #1 - INCL 340: African Traditional Religion (ATR)
This course deals with an overview of African traditional religion and the challenges ATR poses to Christians in Africa. (3 credits)
Course #2 - ENG 206: Post Colonial African Literature
This multi-genre literature course introduces major authors of Africa's literary awakening. Selected readings will broaden your conceptual base for understanding what you hear and see during your semester in Africa. (3 credits)
Course #3 - INCL 345: Issues of Peacebuilding
You will study the ethnic conflicts of Rwanda as a means of learning issues in healing trauma, building peace, and establishing reconciliation. (3 credits)
Course #4 - SOC 381: Social Context for Development
This course is an introduction to development and development theory. Students will be exposed to a variety of strategies designed to involve members of the community in the process of development. (3 credits)
311 - Practicum (4 weeks)
This course is designed to give students hands on cross-cultural experience with community development work in the field. Students will be exposed to international development and relief programs, have the opportunity to work in cross-cultural work environments, and to contribute meaningfully to their assigned program. Students will begin to assess their own ability to live and work in cross-cultural settings as well as be introduced the challenges faced in the millennial development goals. Available in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda. (variable credits)
