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diverse community in which we are placed. Avodah Immersions build upon that foundation by granting junior and senior student's opportunity to participate in extended cross-cultural immersion experiences (1-3 weeks). These trips occur primarily during summer term, but may also take place during the academic year.
All traditional students are required to complete three Avodah Experiences credits as a part of their Core requirements. Each Avodah Excursion is worth 1⁄4 academic credit; each Avodah Immersion is worth one academic credit. Students must participate in at least two Avodah Excursion per year during their time at Providence (eight total); traditional students may participate in as many as two excursions per semester at no extra cost to them (16 total). Transfer students complete the requirement at a pro-rated level depending on the number of credits they transfer into Providence (contact the director of student life for more information). The Avodah Immersion may satisfy the college cross- cultural experience graduation requirement. Avodah Excursions and Immersions will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Any combination of Avodah Excursions and Immersions can be used to meet the Core requirement of three Avodah Experiences credits.
Expenses for the Avodah Excursions are considered part of the academic program of the college and thus have been included in tuition. Students may attend two Avodah Excursions for each semester they attend Providence. Excursions beyond their limit may be attended on a space available basis; however, students will be charged a fee per additional experience to cover the expenses. The extended Avodah Immersion trips will be funded through a combination of tuition, student deposits, and individual student fundraising.
Pre-professional Programs
The programs in this section prepare students for admission to professional and graduate schools, while also meeting the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree from Providence. Students are encouraged to consult the catalogs of schools to which they plan to transfer for specific admission requirements.
PRE-LAW
There is no recognized prescribed program specifically designed for students planning to attend law school. Law school applicants must have a college degree and must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), but law schools do not require that applicants have taken specific courses or have a particular major concentration. The substantive Christian liberal studies core curriculum at Providence provides an excellent foundation for law school as well as for the practice of law itself.
PRE-SEMINARY
The Association of Theological Schools (A.T.S.) recommends that pre-seminary students develop the ability to think, communicate, and do independent research. Pre-seminary students also should learn about human culture and society and develop proficiency in biblical languages. The substantive Christian liberal studies core curriculum at Providence, a concentration in English, history, or social science, and the concentration in biblical languages (two years of Greek, one year of Hebrew) provide excellent preparation for seminary. Pre-seminary students, however, should consult the catalogs of the seminaries they may attend for specific entrance requirements.
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