Dordt College Nicaraguan Studies Program: Program Objectives

Nicaraguan Studies Program: Program Objectives

Nicaraguan Studies Program:

To develop an awareness of and respect for the diversity of peoples and cultural traditions in Nicaragua and surrounding Central American communities.
To understand the contemporary political, economic, ecclesiastical and social structures of this region of the world.
To acquaint students with the historical interweaving of culture, politics, economics and communities of faith in Nicaraguan society.

To assist students in recognizing different cultural systems and beliefs, and to better understand their own North American culture and biblical worldview.
To learn or improve Spanish language skills through formal instruction and conversations with host families and other Nicaraguans.
To enable students to think and live as Christians in cross-cultural settings abroad.
To develop skill and sensitivity in cross-cultural communication.
To encourage a heart for service through service-learning experiences.

Last modified 2/25/2008