China Studies Program
This program is on hold for the 2016-17 academic year.
The China Studies Program enables students to engage China's ancient history and intrigue from an insider's perspective. While immersed in Chinese culture, students participate in seminar courses on the political, historical, cultural, religious, geographic and economic realities of this strategic, populous, and extremely influential nation. In addition to studying these core themes, students may participate in 40-hour-per-week business internships or field experiences at local Chinese businesses or service sites. Students also study standard Chinese language with the goal of attaining the ability to handle everyday transactions in Mandarin, and may choose to enroll in cultural electives including Chinese painting, cooking, and tai chi. The program begins the semester in Hong Kong before traveling to Southeastern China, where students live and study at Xiamen University. Over the course of the semester, students travel across China visiting the capital city of Beijing, legendary Shanghai, and ancient Xi'an. This interdisciplinary, cross-cultural program enables students to communicate and understand the unique culture and people of China with an informed, Christ-centered perspective. CSP students earn 15-18* hours of credit.