As such, the curriculum is balanced between cources of a theoretical nature and courses that offer students a more applied introduction to the world of film. The curriculum consists of two required seminars focusing on the role of film in culture and the relationship of faith to work. In addition, internships in various segments of the film industry may provide students with valuable hands-on experience. Participating students may earn 16 semester hours of credit, which may be applied to a variety of student programs through consultation with an academic advisor. Students from Christian colleges participate in interdisciplinary seminar classes, recieve Arabic language instruction and serve as interns with various organizations in Cairo.
Participants spend two weeks traveling to Israel, including time in the West Bank.
Additional field trips are available for interested students. The Middle East Studies Program encourages evangelical Christians to relate to the Muslim world in an informed and constructive manner. In addition they intteract with leaders in the community to develop a better understanding of contemperary Russian society and how, as Westerners, they can foster more interaction with the country. Mobility chacterizes the program. THe final three weeks in Stl.