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Kenya Cross-Cultural Course (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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Missionaries carried the gospel to Africa as colonial powers invaded the continent in the late 1800s. Today, a thriving African church and continued missionary activity confront a society of extremes: a rising middle class alongside entrenched poverty, technological advances alongside the scourge of AIDS.
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The course will be based in central Kenya, in an area with a church history dating back over 100 years. We will examine the development of Christianity in Africa and participate in the ongoing work of Christians, both missionaries and Kenyans.
 
We’ll spend most of our time in one place, so we can get to know people more deeply. As an honored guest, you may be invited to pray out loud, sing in a group or share a word of encouragement. In addition, we will probably be walking—a lot—perhaps a few miles some days, so please consider whether that would be enjoyable for you.

Estimated course fee: $4300

Faculty Biographies

Dr. David Dixon teaches communication at Messiah University. A son of missionaries, he grew up in central Kenya and went on to study the impact of missionary work in literacy on the emerging nationalism of colonial Kenya. He has led five previous teams of students on trips to Kenya.

Robin Dixon is an alumna of Messiah and has made several trips to Kenya, including coleading three cross-cultural courses. She has also worked widely with international students in the United States.

Other Information:
Kenya 2025 Cross Cultural Know Before You Go.pdf
Kenya 2025 Cross Cultural Syllabus.pdf
 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
May Term 2025 09/30/2024 ** Rolling Admission 05/19/2025 06/09/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.