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Houghton in Australia
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Come Explore Your World, Your Faith, Your Heart, in a
World Class City, Far, Far Away
Overview
 In
close collaboration with Kingsley College in Melbourne, Houghton
has established a one-semester (13-18 credit hour) exploration
of faith and life in Australia. Including 12 1/2
weeks of concentrated academic classes, the program combines
academic work with travel and cultural engagement. It runs from
mid-August to early December, allowing plenty of time for travel
and exploration in Australia, including a two-week mid-semester
break.
Dates: Each Fall Semester
Depart: Mid August 2007, Return
early December 2007
13-18 hours. Options for major, minor, and integrative
studies/general education:
Required courses: A seven-hour core in Australian studies
Options
currently include:
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BIBL 371: Acts (3)
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PHIL/MISS/THEL 300: Christianity &
Postmodernism (3)
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ENGL 308: Australian Literature (3)
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INCL 311: Intercultural Experience*
(3)
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REC 311, Special Topics:
Ethical and Theological Considerations of the Environment
(3)
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PHED 138,
Walking/Hiking/Jogging (1)
*INCL 310 pre-requisite. INCL Majors and Minors
Other options planned for future years in
art, science, religion, and psychology.
Requirements
- Juniors and Seniors. Minimum 2.75 GPA.
- Passport current beyond program end.
- By application only.
Faculty, Fall of 2007
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Thomas
Kettelkamp,
Professor and Chair of Physical Education and Recreation at Houghton College, On-site program
director, teaches Engaging Australian Culture and Ethical and
Theological Considerations of the Environment and Walking &
Jogging.
- David Wilson, Lecturer in Theology at Kingsley College, teaches
Life in the City
- Glen O'Brien, Lecturer in Church History at Kingsley College,
teaches Australian History
- Maurice Nestor, Senior Lecturer in English at LaTrobe
University, teaches Australian Literature
- Mose Khor, Lecturer
in Bible, Dean of Student Life, teaches Acts
- Peter Dobson,
Principal of Kingsley College, Lecturer in Bible and
Theology, teaches Christianity and Postmodernism
Accommodations
Students will reside in flats (apartments) on the Kingsley
College campus in Glenroy, a residential suburb of Melbourne. An extensive and convenient public transportation
system provides access throughout the multicultural metropolis
of Melbourne. The capital city of the State of Victoria is home
to over 3 million people.
 Home stays are also available for
students who want a full, cross-cultural immersion experience.
Students will have access to e-mail and the Internet at Kingsley
College, where most classes will also be scheduled. In addition
to the Kingsley library, students may also make use of the state
library and the library at the University of Melbourne, with
borrowing privileges available. Routine health care is
readily available through a nearby clinic in Glenroy, and
emergency medical care is available at nearby hospitals.
Students must carry U.S. health insurance.
Applications
You may apply by clicking this
link
APPLY ONLINE NOW; and copy and send the recommendation link to the
appropriate persons
Recommendation Form. Alternatively, paper forms can be acquired from the link below, or directly from Dr. Walters or Dr.
Young. Apply by November 1, 2007 for December notification
of application acceptance. After that, applications accepted continuously
based on program space. Early application is advantageous.
Printable forms for application and recommendations:
Cost
 Houghton
tuition plus program fees. Houghton financial aid applies for
Houghton students.
Sample costs:
Students must acquire their own long-stay visitor visa.
Cost is $55, plus a pre-paid return envelope, as of April,
2005. Students
must also have health insurance that covers them while in
Australia.
Directors
Dr. Michael Walters/ Dr. Paul Young
For More Information
Contact: ocp@houghton.edu, Off
Campus Program Office, (585)
567-9634.
michael.walters@houghton.edu
paul.young@houghton.edu
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