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International Community Development (Minor)

Description: 

The International Community Development (ICD) minor introduces students to principles and practices for effective service in international community development.

Objectives:

The ICD minor equips students to:

  • Understand the basic principles and practices of international community development via introductory level training at the HEART (Hunger, Education, and Resource Training) Institute in Lakes Wales, Florida.
  • Live and teach others how to live in under-developed, needy societies (whether in urban or rural settings).

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Opportunities: 

Students will live in a simulated Third-World Village, a training center which empowers students for problem solving and coping skills so that they can effectively serve in developing countries.  Areas of training include Sustainable Agriculture, Spiritual Development, Small Animal Husbandry, Food Technology, Appropriate Technology, Primary Health and Cross-Cultural Communication & Community Development.
 

The training received through this minor will benefit:

  • Persons preparing for cross-cultural service in the Third World
  • Persons desiring to serve in relief and development work
  • Missionaries needing practical skills to serve effectively
  • International leaders or students desiring practical skills and training
  • Persons leading work camps or mission ventures to the Third world
  • Teachers, doctors, nurses, and ministers who desire to help the poor and hungry
     
Featured Faculty: 
Mike Barnett
Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies

B.A., University of Houston; M. Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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