External Study and Cross-Cultural Experiences
Each student is required to have a cross-cultural experience sometime during their studies at LBC. Students should confirm with their advisors as to whether one of the following available options will fulfill their major's cross-cultural requirement. It should be noted that each of the programs below has its own enrollment procedures and policies, so see the Registrar for information before applying.
Semester Abroad
Lancaster Bible College has entered into agreements with several, recognized institutions overseas, giving students opportunities to earn credits in a cross-cultural setting, including:
- Living and Learning International
For each of these programs, students remain enrolled at LBC. This allows for them to remain eligible for financial aid, other than LBC's in-house scholarships. Students should work closely with their advisors and the Registrar's Office to ensure that credits earned will fit into their programs. Additional information is available at each program's website and from the Registrar's Office.
TraveLearn
Each year the College offers several international study tours with the option of obtaining college credit under our TraveLearn program. In recent years, tours have gone to Israel, Europe, and Turkey. These tours are available for degree and non-degree students. More information is available from the Registrar's Office.
Cross-Cultural Study Program
Occasionally students may be approved to spend a semester or year abroad in a missions environment and, through special arrangements, continue their LBC education through an independent study program. Students need to work closely with their advisors to apply and be approved for this format of study.
Journey Teams
Each year the college plans 10 to 12 Journey Team trips to various regions of the world. These are available to LBC students, employees, and selected high school students. These trips do not carry college credit.