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Foreign Language and Missions

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Degree Level
Undergraduate
College
Arts and Sciences
Format
On Ground
Credit Hours
120 hours
Average Time to Degree
4 years

Foreign Language and Missions at Harding

The Foreign Language and Missions degree speaks to the heart of Harding's goals since it integrates faith and a passion for Christian service. This collaborative degree prepares graduates for outreach and language learning on the mission field and also opens up possibilities in the field of linguistics. The degree includes 28 required hours in foreign language, 30 hours in missions and Bible, and at least 5 practicum hours in second language acquisition and missions, including an internship experience.

Learn more about the Foreign Languages Department

Why study foreign language and missions at Harding?

Adademic excellence


  • Combine a highly successful foreign language program with world-renowned Bible courses
  • Gain practical training in mission strategies
  • Practice techniques for learning foreign languages on the mission field
  • Participate in the Global Seal of Biliteracy to pursue language-related job credentials at a discounted cost
  • Add a translation concentration that provides practical training and one-on-one mentoring

Travel opportunities


  • Complete a summer internship with a seasoned missionary as a required part of the Foreign language and Missions program
  • Join our department for short-term missions in Latin America or French-speaking Europe
  • Join us for study abroad immersed in the language and culture of French-speaking Europe or take a semester abroad at Harding University in Latin America

Community engagement

  • Use your language skills in service to others through our community outreach and partnerships with local non-profit organizations, as well as our in-house translation center
  • Participate in game nights, coffee hours, and language tables in the student center and dining hall each week to practice conversational skills
  • Engage with our closely-connected community and grow spiritually through weekly devotionals in French or Spanish

More information

The Harding chapter Chi Nu of Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society, recognizes outstanding junior and senior departmental majors and minors. Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages.

Phi Sigma Iota

Students with a solid background in the language may seek validation credit for introductory courses upon strong performance in subsequent courses. Credit also may be earned based on high AP scores.

Validation credit

Translation Center
Travel
Internships

What can you do with a degree in foreign language and missions?

Missions and ministry

A primary goal of the Foreign Language and Missions program is to prepare students for mission work overseas or with target-language communities within the U.S. Most graduates with this degree pursue mission work or ministry.

Non-profit organizations

Graduates of this program are well-positioned to pursue work with non-profit organizations. The required internship may be completed with any non-profit that works with speakers of other languages.

Languages or linguistics

Foreign language skills can be invaluable in a variety of fields, including translation, health, education, business, travel, diplomacy, and more. Students in this program are also prepared to pursue graduate study in languages or linguistics.

Our students are learning to cross the fissures created by cultural otherness. They are training to break down the linguistic barriers that have broken communication between groups.
Dr. Whitaker Jordan

Associate Professor of Spanish

Catalog and Cost

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Contact Information


Foreign Languages and International Studies
501-279-4645
ForLang@harding.edu