Study Abroad Programs

Israel Study (JUC)

Living and studying in the land where biblical events actually took place inevitably deepens 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 an affiliation 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, including 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 Cairn 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 Cairn requirements may be waived in lieu of JUC credit. The registrar selects the appropriate credits in the student’s curriculum.

AMBEX

AMBEX is a Christian study abroad program in Europe. Located in Regensburg, Germany, AMBEX emphasizes church history, theology, philosophy, spiritual growth, and missions. Academic guided tours in Germany, Austria, and Italy are included.

Students can get more information about the specific programs by visiting www.ambex.org.

Credits and grades earned through AMBEX appear on the student’s Cairn transcript and are included in the grade point average. The actual number of AMBEX credits applicable toward graduation is contingent upon the student’s program. Since AMBEX 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 Cairn requirements may be waived in lieu of AMBEX credits. The registrar selects the appropriate credits in the student’s curriculum.

BestSemester

BestSemester is the study abroad program of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, of which Cairn is an affiliate member. BestSemester includes a total of eleven different semester programs and one summer program. Students can study internationally in Australia, China, India, 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 Cairn 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 Cairn requirements may be waived in lieu of BestSemester credits. The registrar selects the appropriate credits in the student’s curriculum.