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Dec 21, 2024
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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Study Abroad Programs
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The University recommends that qualified students complete part of their coursework studying abroad. Four- and five-year students may spend one semester of their third year and two-year students may spend one semester of their second year studying abroad. PBU requires that a student have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 to participate.
To facilitate studying abroad, PBU has affiliations with two organizations: Jerusalem University College (JUC) in Israel and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities’ BestSemester program, which has programs in numerous foreign countries. Although students are not on the Langhorne campus while participating in these study abroad programs, they are nevertheless fully matriculated PBU students.
The cost for these study abroad programs varies depending on the program and location chosen. To cover the possibility of urgent medical needs, PBU requires that each student acquire travel insurance through the University’s insurance provider. The cost for this insurance will be added to the student’s billing account. Financial aid in the form of state and federal grants and student loans can be used toward PBU’s study abroad programs. In addition, five students per semester may use PBU-based aid toward a BestSemester or JUC program.
Students interested in a study abroad program must complete a PBU study abroad application prior to applying to the program.
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Israel Study (JUC)
Living and studying in the land where biblical events actually took place inevitably deepens the students’ understanding of the Scriptures and increases their ability to communicate its message. Living abroad also increases one’s cultural awareness and sensitivity to world events. To facilitate such a learning and living experience, the University has affiliations with Jerusalem University College, located on Mt. Zion in Jerusalem.
The program provides unique settings for study. The faculty strives to cultivate an enriched understanding of the Christian faith through a firsthand encounter with the land that includes language, history, and culture. All courses at JUC are taught in English. The curriculum offerings are in the areas of biblical studies, archaeology, language, history, and sociology. Although students are not on the Langhorne campus while at JUC, they are, nevertheless, fully matriculated PBU students.
Students can get more information about the specific program by using the contact information below.
- Jerusalem University College
4249 E. State Street, Suite 203
Rockford, IL 61108
Telephone: (800) 891-9408 or (815) 229-5900
Web site: www.juc.edu
The amount of credit taken at JUC appears on the student’s transcript. The number of credits students receive toward graduation depends upon their professional program and the total number of credits completed in Israel. Grades and resultant grade points received from JUC are included in the student’s grade point average. Since JUC classes are not identical with those offered by the University, credit is granted for selected biblical, arts and sciences, or professional courses required in the student’s curriculum, regardless of which courses the student takes in Israel. The following PBU requirements may be waived in lieu of JUC credit. The registrar selects the appropriate credits in the student’s curriculum.
- BIB 401 - Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
- THE 301 - Church History Credits: 3
- HIS 211 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
- TSL 401 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Credits: 3
- PED 101 - Life Management Credits: 1
- Elective Credits: 3-6
- Bible Elective Credits: 3
- Theology Elective Credits: 3
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3
- Humanities Elective Credits: 3
- History Elective Credits: 3
- Natural Science Elective Credits: 3
- Professional Elective Credits: 3-6
- Church Ministries Elective Credits: 3
BestSemester
BestSemester is the study abroad program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, of which PBU is an affiliate member. BestSemester includes a total of eleven different semester programs and one summer program. Students can study internationally in Australia, China, Latin America, Uganda, Oxford, or the Middle East. BestSemester also has four programs in the United States.
Students can get more information about the specific programs by visiting www.bestsemester.com.
Credits and grades earned through BestSemester appear on the student’s PBU transcript and are included in the grade point average. The actual number of BestSemester credits applicable toward graduation is contingent upon the student’s program. Since BestSemester classes are not identical with those offered by the University, credit is granted for selected biblical, arts and sciences, or professional courses required in the student’s curriculum. The following PBU requirements may be waived in lieu of BestSemester credits. The registrar selects the appropriate credits in the student’s curriculum.
- Elective Credits: 3-6
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3
- Humanities Elective Credits: 3
- History Elective Credits: 3
- HIS 211 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
- TSL 401 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Credits: 3
- Professional Elective Credits: 3-6
- Church Ministries Elective Credits: 3
- Bible Elective Credits: 3
- Theology Elective Credits: 3
- THE 301 - Church History Credits: 3
- BIB 401 - Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
- PED 101 - Life Management Credits: 1
- Natural Science Elective Credits: 3
- BUS 499 - Internship Credits: 3
- CHM 491 - Internship Credits: 3
- SWK 491 - Internship Credits: 3
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