Serving (in) Europe Preparatory Seminar

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

This seminar is required for all students who have been accepted into and will be participating in the Serving (in) Europe program over an eight-week period in June and July 2025. Students will prepare for their service internships by engaging with relevant literature on social justice and humanitarian issues in Europe, as well as meeting regularly with their Caritas (or other faith-based) host organization(s). The proposed locations include cities in Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy, Malta, Northern Ireland, Poland, and Slovakia. This course will meet once each week with the goal of preparing students for their service programs. Topics covered will include the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, situational problem solving, and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.