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In our present world, millions of people are affected by poverty, drought, famine, and other natural and man-made disasters. The Bachelor of Science in International Community Development at Columbia International Univeristy equips students to help global communities become sustainable, grow, and prosper.
Following a foundation of community development studies and basic economics, students spend one semester away in a simulated developing world environment at the HEART (Hunger, Education and Resource Training) Village in Lake Wales, Florida. Areas of training include sustainable agriculture, spiritual development, small animal husbandry, food technology, appropriate technology, primary health and cross-cultural communication and community development. Students also take courses in intercultural studies in order to understand and be able to communicate in cross-cultural, global contexts.
Campus
August 25
120
School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry
ABHE, SACSCOC
Experience hands-on learning at HEART Village, where you’ll apply community development, sustainability, and cross-cultural skills in a simulated developing world environment, preparing you for real-world impact.
Community development skills are in high demand worldwide, offering job security in a variety of sectors such as NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations, ensuring your career will remain relevant and impactful.
Skills in community development are highly transferable, allowing you to work in diverse sectors like education, healthcare, food security, and social justice, with both faith-based and secular organizations worldwide.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
In this survey course, you will develop an understanding of key issues and dilemmas encountered in the international development field. Beginning with biblical and theological foundations and the history of community development, you will also explore concepts and theories of the development field. You will further study the role of non-profits, the most urgent development issues in the non-Western world, the current dilemmas for action, and the key actors and institutions who shape the development field .
This course deals with health and nutrition issues, practices, and education for missionaries who will be living in developing communities of the world. You will be presented with an overview of common health and nutrition issues that are typically faced in developing areas including malnutrition, tropical diseases, skin issues, child birth and first aid. Offered through the HEART Village.
This course provides you with practical insights necessary for proclaiming the Gospel and functioning more effectively in a cross-cultural and community development setting. You will be introduced to a variety of Christian spiritual disciplines as they are integrated into personal and community life. Other aspects of this course include the practical application of leadership and organizational skills. Offered through the HEART Village.
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