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Domestic May Term Study Opportunities
Wartburg's one-month May Term is an ideal time for off-campus travel and study. Faculty members accompany students on a variety of courses. Domestic off-campus May Term courses are listed on this page. Click here for May Term abroad opportunities. On-campus My Term courses are listed throughout the academic catalog. Courses listed below do require additional fees for participants. Please contact the faculty member about pricing of the course. |
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BI 205 Field Biology - Oregon Coast Oregon State Marine Science Center, Newport, Ore., and western wildlife areas. Laboratory work required. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: BI 152 or instructor approval. |
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BI 207 Vertebrate Ecology of the Prairie - Nebraska Introduction to higher vertebrates (mammals and birds) of North America grassland ecosystems with emphasis on tall and mixed grass prairies. Focus on ecology and conservation. Extensive field work required. Prerequisite: BI 152 or instructor approval. |
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212 - Human Relations - Denver, Colo. Study of subgroups in our society and biases such as sexism, racism, prejudice, as well as discrimination in interpersonal relations and instructional materials. Translation of knowledge into attitudes of respect for human diversity and rights of individuals. Skills to relate effectively to individuals and subgroups and methods of teaching such skills to pupils. Prerequisite: Pre-departure orientation required. | Housing: TBD Contacts: Dr. Kathy Book, ext. 8636 | Brochure (PDF) |
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212 - Human Relations - New York City Study of subgroups in our society and biases such as sexism, racism, prejudice, as well as discrimination in interpersonal relations and instructional materials. Translation of knowledge into attitudes of respect for human diversity and rights of individuals. Skills to relate effectively to individuals and subgroups and methods of teaching such skills to pupils. Prerequisite: Pre-departure orientation required. | Housing: YMCA near United Nations Building Contacts: Dr. Kevin Fiene, ext. 8406 | Brochure (PDF) |
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270 - Exploration and Service Learning
in Alaska Cultural immersion and service learning with native Alaskans and persons with disabilities. Participants are headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, work with native Alaskans, explore the rich culture and natural environment of Alaska. P/D/F/ only. Prerequisite: Instructor approval | Contact: Dr. Susan Vallem, ext. 8250 | Additional Information |
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RE 210 Theology and Ethics of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Georgia and Alabama An academic and experiential study of Martin Luther King, Jr.s’ life, ministry, and writings. Includes eight days of travel to sites of the civil rights movement. RE 210 considers King’s contemporary legacy. Prerequisite: Pre-departure orientation required. | Housing: TBD | Contact: Dr. Lake Lambert, ext. 8537 |
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225 / RE 255 - Urban Ministry - Chicago Students work with the Urban Life Center, an organization that has been using Chicago for unique classroom experiences for over 20 years. Students work closely with an urban pastor and experience the life and ministry of one congregation while doing service work at a homeless shelter, a Boys and Girls Club, and a soup kitchen. Prerequisite: Pre-departure orientation required | Housing: ELCA congregation | Contact: Dr. Lake Lambert, ext. 8537 |
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225 / RE 255 - Urban Ministry - Denver, Colo. Students will visit and/or volunteer in ministries such as homeless shelters, house-building ministries, ministries with "street kids," food banks, and other social action agencies. They will visit and worship in a variety of multicultural church settings. Students also spend time exploring the inner-city environment. Prerequisite: Pre-departure orientation required | Housing: ELCA congregation | Contact: Dr. Lake Lambert, ext. 8537 |
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225 / RE 255 Urban Ministry - San Bernardino, Calif. Identical with SW 255. Analysis of the church's mission in the city. Includes experiences with social justice ministries and study of spiritual, economic, political, and social contexts using an action-reflection model. Prerequisite: Pre-departure orientation required. | Housing: ELCA congregation | Contact: Dr. Lake Lambert, ext. 8537 |
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TH 275 - Theatre - New York City Description N/A Prerequisite: Pre-departure orientation required. Contact: Dr. William Earl, ext. 8421 |
If any information is inaccurate, please contact Kathy Traetow, ext. 8427.
Faculty: Interested in developing a new May Term course? Follow these instructions (PDF).
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