Global Theological Education Immersions

Effective Leadership in a culturally complex world requires a combination of Cultural Intelligence and cross-cultural experience. The Perkins Global Theological Education Program prepares Christian leaders for culturally complex churches and communities. Through seminars and significant immersion experiences in other cultures we prepare our students for lifelong growth in cultural intelligence and cross-cultural competence. Students gain firsthand experience in building intercultural relationships, resolving cultural conflicts, and guiding intercultural ventures.

READ THIS FIRST: You cannot register for an immersion outside the US unless you have a valid passport in your possession. Registrations must be accompanied by a photocopy or scan of a valid US passport. 

Registration is through NelNet -When a particular program is confirmed, NelNet registration links are found with each immersion listed.

Travel Stipends, based on 铿乶ancial need, are no longer available,  instead we are committed to 铿乶d the most economic options to reduce the registration fee, and we may offer a 铿俛t discount for students who are required to take an immersion course based on curricular needs.

Upcoming GTE Immersion Courses

*Enrollment is not complete until you enroll in the academic course at my.smu AND through GTE/NelNet. Please enroll in both as soon as possible. Only those who complete both academic enrollment and GTE enrollment will be registered for the course/trip.

 

 

J-Term 2027

  • XS 8321 Witness and Ministry in a Global Context: Experiencing Homelessness –Waco, TX | Dr. Hugo Magallanes
  • DM 9347 Contextual Analysis: Experiencing Homelessness – Waco, TX | Dr. Hugo Magallanes

 

Spring Break 2027

  • No trips or courses

 

All immersions outside the U.S. require a U.S. passport valid for six months following the ending date of the immersion. No application will be accepted without a copy of a valid U.S. passport.

For inquiries about the academic content and travel schedules of immersions, please contact the faculty member in charge.