Global Engagement
Join a growing, gospel-driven and globally-minded community at Corban University.
Corban University’s global partnerships provide opportunities for scholars to work together to discuss and address global issues affecting Christian education, the church, and other Christian organizations working to further the gospel in international contexts. Corban University activates its global mission through international initiatives and partnerships, global scholars, professional development, and academic study programs for both domestic and international students. We believe global competence and cultural adaptability is a must for Christian thought leaders to succeed internationally and in a variety of national, ethnic, and organizational cultures.
Global Partnerships
Corban’s mission to make a difference includes creatively responding to global challenges through educational partnerships.
Corban University works with international partners to develop strategic initiatives that support Christian education and social change that furthers the gospel in local contexts.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- Implement innovative programs that meet the current and future needs of leading Christian organizations worldwide.
- Develop and maintain university global partnerships for collaboration and service, and to enhance student learning from a Christian perspective.
- Provide Corban faculty and students leadership development opportunities abroad.
- Strategically develop international sites that will function as the gateways for global education purposefully linked to different majors and programs.
- Conduct research to inform Corban’s strategic direction and communicate the impact of the university’s global commitment.
OUR PARTNERS
Corban University strives to build an extensive network of partnerships across the world to expand the university gospel mission, strengthen opportunities for students at all levels, provide and facilitate research connections for university faculty, expand the university’s academic reach through holistic education, and attract international students to Corban University.
Indonesia: Teacher Education
Corban’s partnership with Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) Teachers College and UPH International Teachers College (ITC) advances Christian education throughout the nation of Indonesia. Corban has granted B.Ed. degrees to more than 2,000 teacher candidates at UPH. Upon graduation, these new teachers fill classroom positions at Christian schools throughout rural and remote areas of Indonesia.
Similarly, students at ITC come from all over East Asia and Africa to complete a program in Christian education and then return home to contribute effectively to the educational enterprise in their home countries.
Uganda: Pastor Training
Uganda is on the spiritual front lines of Africa, where Christianity has grown rapidly in the last century. However, this incredible growth has left only one trained pastor for every 20 churches in African countries like Uganda.
Responding to the need, Corban’s School of Ministry has developed a three-year Africa Training Program (ATP) at no cost to students. Ministry leaders in the program come from all regions of Uganda and a variety of ministry positions, from senior pastors to women’s ministers to youth pastors to church planters. While in the ATP program, these students are training an additional 9-10 leaders each, impacting the ministries of hundreds of leaders across Uganda.
Israel: Bible Translation
The tasks of translating, adapting, and sharing the Bible converge in Israel, where Whole Word Institute is striving to have ongoing translation of the Hebrew Old Testament in every language by 2033. Through a unique strategy, Whole Word Institute provides immersive, biblical Hebrew training to nationals who already know the language and culture of the target translation.
Corban University’s partnership with Whole Word Institute offers a 48-credit graduate certificate in biblical Hebrew translation, equipping beginner-level participants with the skills necessary to translate the Old Testament directly into their native languages. Students may also choose to earn a Master of Arts in Classical Hebrew from Corban through Whole Word Institute.
Study Abroad
Explore opportunities for semester-long and short-term study experiences around the world.
International Student Support
International students can connect with our team to receive help with needs such as health care, employment, internships, and more.
Key Strategies
Working collaboratively with the academic and administrative entities of the University and through outreach initiatives to external constituencies, Corban promotes internationalization through:
- Global scholar and professional development programs
- International initiatives and partnerships
Questions?
Contact us to collaborate in pursuit of the Great Commission.