Summer Seminars 2009
- Germany (6 SH) - Moira Rogers
- Nigeria (3 SH) - Vi & Jon Dutcher
- Paraguay (3 SH) - Brian & Linda Martin Burkholder
- Turkey and the Greek Islands (3 SH) - Linford Stutzman
Spring 2009
India
(15 SH) - Kim and Bob Brenneman
See the breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal as the sun sets while the dhobi (clothes washers) washes clothes in the river behind this glorious monument built for a loving wife. Visit with a villager scavaging the hillside for sticks in the forest to use for a fire to make dinner. Gaze upon the “Snows”—the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountain range. Understand the importance of bathing in the Ganga (Ganges) River. Experience the generosity of the people who will graciously welcome you into their mud homes for a cup of Chai and a chance to talk with you. Visit and work at Mother Teresa’s organization in Calcutta working with the destitute. Read more »
Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
(15 SH) - Ann and Jim Hershberger
Participants in the Central American semester will experience a window into the world of Guatemala and Nicaragua - our neighboring region with its diversity of people, religion, and economic status.
EMU students will spend significant time with CASAS (Central American Study and Service), a cross-cultural study program in Guatemala. The first two months, participants will live with families in Guatemala City while studying Spanish. Along with the Spanish classes, students will investigate culture, history and current issues including immigration, trade and economics. We will have a special focus on peace-building efforts by Catholic, Protestant and Mayan groups. Attention will be given to relating to and understanding the Guatemalan/Mayan Anabaptist churches. Following this time of intensive Spanish study, students will participate in a service learning opportunity in rural Guatemala or Honduras. Planned travel in small groups will allow students to engage in independent learning within the region. Read more »
Washington Community Scholars' Center (WCSC)
Washington, D.C., is a city of polarities, a center of incredible wealth, diversity, opportunity, knowledge and beauty. Rhythm and color from around the globe embellish streets and invigorate neighborhoods. It is also a place filled with poverty and desperation. D.C. has one of the Western Hemisphere's highest infant mortality rates. With the exception of Haiti, black men in D.C. have the lowest life expectancy in the Western Hemisphere. Read more »