Creation Care Study Program: South Pacific)

Discover the South Pacific through the Creation Care Study Program!  The programs are geared toward non-science majors, and focus on the concept of Biblical stewardship.  You will meet your cross cultural requirement and also meet general education requirements like laboratory science, science technology and the world, and Christian beliefs. 

The mountainous islands of New Zealand provide an ideal setting for students to explore environmental stewardship.  New Zealand shelters 12 % of the world’s endangered species; the country actively engages in conservation efforts and promotes ecological awareness.  Through trips to various regions of New Zealand, you will be able to witness your course material firsthand!

Program Advisor
Dr. Erik Lindquist , Jordan 260, 717.766.2511 Ext. 2044

Goals and Objectives
The Creation Care Study Program attempts to:

• Explore contemporary global issues, drawing from theological, scientific, ethical, sociological, cultural and economic disciplines
• Integrate faith with personal lifestyle choices
• Provide valuable experience
• Examine career goals and interests

Requirements
Students must have completed one full year of college and have at least a 2.75 GPA to qualify for the program. Students are required to attend all Messiah-run pre-departure orientation sessions the semester before studying abroad as well as half-day reentry retreat upon returning to campus the following semester.

Students will meet their third language/cross-cultural requirement by participating in this program. Students will not earn 3 credits, rather the requirement will be waived.

Credits
Students earn fifteen to sixteen credits that may meet general education requirements. Course offerings are listed below. Courses taken at Creation Care Study Program will appear on Messiah transcripts with letter grades. Please refer to the grade conversion chart.

Costs: 2013 - 2014  $21,020, plus $300 deposit to secure spot once accepted (refundable only if you attend program)

Fee covers tuition, housing, meals, *round-trip airfare (from Los Angeles), educational excursions, pre-departure, and re-entry orientation.   Note: additional fees students may encounter include (but are not limited to) local transportation, visas, passports, immunizations, and course fees.  A $300 deposit is typically requested within two weeks of acceptance and will be returned to students directly from CCSP. 

For comparison, a typical semester in Grantham for 2013-2014 is $19,655.

Note: *Once flights are booked, students are responsible for the cost of the flight if they cannot participate for any reason, including visa issues.  Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the jumping off point in the United States.

Application Deadlines

A $50 application fee must accompany your application.

Course Offerings
The Registrar’s Office has determined that the following courses taken at the Creation Care Study Program will fulfill General Education requirements:

SOUTH PACIFIC

“My faith has been transformed-I now understand and appreciate new ideas like Christian environmental stewardship ethics.”

~ Laura Grovatt

For more information about the program check out:

• Creation Care Homepage
• Christians for Environmental Stewardship
• Great Barrier Island Visitor Information Centrex

• The CIA World Fact Book: New Zealand