Columbia’s commitment to
preparing students for ministry in a global context is reflected in
our broad approach to international education, which has emerged from
dialogue with church leaders from around the world. More than 70 percent
of our Master of Divinity students study internationally as part of
their Columbia education. Our international opportunities include:
- Alternative Context for Ministry, a second year course
offered each January. Recent international alternative context
settings have been offered in Mexico, Jamaica, and Central Europe.
- Middle East Seminar, a three-week, on-site introduction
to the history and culture of the Middle East, offered in late
May and early June of each year.
- Supervised ministry placements in churches in Jamaica,
Kenya, and South Africa, under the supervision of experienced
pastors in these countries.
- Exchange programs and internships in England, Scotland,
Jamaica, Kenya, South Africa, Korea, and Switzerland.
- A program on the church in China that sends members
of the Columbia community to China, brings Chinese church leaders
to the seminary, and organizes international conferences on the
church in China.
- Doctor of Ministry courses held in Cuba, China, and
South Africa.
- Pilgrimages to Taizé, Geneva, Rome, Assisi, and
Turkey.
In addition to these opportunities, Columbia
students have the opportunity to study and learn with the many international
students, faculty, and pastors working and studying on our campus
each year.
For more information:
International Programs Office
404 687-4618
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