Avodah is a Hebrew word meaning work, worship, and service.

In order to equip students to effectively engage the diverse communities both at home and abroad, Providence sponsors Avodah Experiences. Avodah is a Hebrew term rooted in the biblical framework that all of life should be lived as a spiritual act of worship for God’s glory in light of His delivering us from our bondage to sin (Deut. 10; Romans 12:1,2). Because our perspective on work and worship acknowledges Christ’s Lordship over all creation (1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 1:15-20) the college offers a broad spectrum of Avodah Experiences.

Avodah Experiences emphasize a holistic view of education giving practical application of theoretical teaching in the classroom through day trips and extended cross cultural immersion experiences. The purpose of the program is to understand kingdom service and culture — including the people, worldviews, artifacts, traditions and languages. The Avodah Program is built on the program learning outcomes that guide the academic curriculum at Providence.