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Study Abroad

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Enhance your college experience with a global perspective through study abroad.

You can study with and learn from knowledgeable professors at Oxford University, learn how to incorporate Christian values in the film industry in Los Angeles, or expand your awareness of cross-cultural issues with a semester in Uganda. At Corban, you aren’t limited to Salem. You have many opportunities to see the world!

Study Abroad Programs

Corban students can participate in a variety of study abroad program options, with the approval of their academic advisor. Some of the most popular programs open to Corban students and offered through other Christian universities and organizations include:

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Los Angeles – L.A. Film Studies Center

Hone the science and art of storytelling through film while taking internships and engaging with film industry experts in Hollywood. Ideal for media arts majors.

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Nashville – Greenville University’s Contemporary Music Center

Learn the ins and outs of the music industry, whether as a songwriter, producer, audio engineer, or manager. Ideal for music majors.

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Oxford, England – Scholarship & Christianity Semester Programme

Take rigorous academic tutorials from leading experts in your discipline and prepare for graduate school.

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Oxford, England – Scholarship & Christianity Summer Programme

Participate in a one-on-one tutorial with an Oxford tutor as well as group seminars during this four-week experience.

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Seville – Semester in Spain

Trinity Christian College offers an immersive program for undergraduates with beginning, intermediate, or advanced Spanish-language skills.

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Uganda – Uganda Studies at Uganda Christian University

Choose from electives in theology, the humanities, and global health while you stay with Ugandan families.

Study Tours & Mission Trips

Study tours and mission trips give you the opportunity to experience another culture without spending an entire semester away. These faculty-led trips typically happen in May and take about two weeks. Uganda, Thailand, and Honduras are just a few of the locations you could explore.

Why Study Abroad?

You’ve probably heard that “travel is the best education.” Studying abroad allows you to expand your academic experience, as well as enrich the following:

Studying abroad through our partner programs develops responsive, globally-engaged Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. Consider your calling and career while earning credits toward your Corban University bachelor’s degree abroad.

Program Outcomes

  • Make a difference: Become a life-long learner, committed to cultural understanding in an ongoing process of learning, growth, and adjustment.
  • Expand your perspective: Emerge from study abroad with a worldview wider than Salem, Oregon, or North America.
  • Practice cultural responsiveness: Connect with your host families, communities, and countries.
  • Connect study abroad to academic success: Integrate study abroad into your field(s) of study.
  • Carry out the Great Commission: Know the place of your faith in the world

Financial Aid

Corban University institutional financial aid does not apply to study abroad programs. Most federal and state grants and loans are applicable to study abroad options. Current and prospective students may consult with the Office of Financial Aid on the financial aid resources available to help cover the cost of these programs.