IDS 323 - Christian Center for Urban Studies

Institution:

Trinity International University-Illinois

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Description:

The Christian Center for Urban Studies (CCUS) was formed in 1980 in Chicago to link the needs and opportunities of the city with the faith and gifts of today's college and seminary students. As a cooperative venture of Christian colleges, CCUS prepares students for America's multicultural and urban future. Chicago serves as an ideal laboratory for ministry and career preparation. CCUS programs prepare students to serve full-time in urban or cross-cultural settings, identify career paths in the urban environment, and understand social justice and cultural issues. Urban semesters provide a foundation for understanding urban cultures, systems, and poverty through an individually tailored internship and course of study. Miniterms provide a three-week introduction to cultural perspectives and interpretation. Interning for ten to twenty hours per week gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a variety of fields, as CCUS has more than a hundred potential placement sites in Chicago. College sophomores, juniors, or seniors in good standing are eligible to apply. Individual study programs are approved in advance by academic advisors of the student's home institution as part of the application process. Additional information is available at www.BestSemester.com or from the Associate Dean.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tiu.edu

Phone Number:

(847) 945-8800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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