STUDY & SERVE IN ARGENTINA with JONI & FRIENDS

This program is offered by Joni & Friends, applications, trip preperation and all trip cordination will be handled by their team

About the Program

While in Argentina, students will serve with Joni & Friends church partners who will allow students to be exposed to the needs of people with disabilities in an international context. They will serve at two Joni & Friends International Family Retreats where they will be able to help families by sharing God's love and offering hope to those who have been impacted by disability. Many of these families are facing extordinary challenges as well as exculsion from local community life. Interns will model inclusion as they serve as buddies to these campers, while their caregivers receive much needed respite. Camp programs consist of samll group discussions, arts and crafts, recreation and games, Bible stories, and more!

All interns are granted an opportunity to use their gifts and skillsets to serve their team and people affected by disability. Wheather your're majoring in education, human services, missions, minitry or are a perople with great organizational photography or writing skills, come ready to unite as a team to bring hope only God can provide for those marginalized within society.

Dates

The program runs from May 19th to June 9th 2023. 

Courses Offered

Receive training on the biblical view of disability and a theology of suffering through Beyond Suffering course, alongside local pastors and community leaders in the Buenos Aires region, Argentina.

This course will transfer back to Moody Bible Institute as one of the following courses:

• ED3305 Disability, Society, and the Church
• ED3371 Intro to Disability and the Church
• ED4481 Special Topics in Ed Min

*If one of these course options does not work toward your major you can also transfer the course as an open elective.

Costs

The cost of the program is $4840. The cost of the program includes round trip airfare from Chicago, food and lodgings in Argentina.

Joni & Friends will partner with students and help them with support raising strategies as well as access to their support raising platform.

Application Process & Requirements*:

• Complete your Application (CLICK THE LINK TO BELOW TO ACCESS THE JONI & FRIENDS WEBPAGE)
• 30-minute interview with Joni & Friends Representative
• 3 references (professional/professor, ministry, non-immediate family)
• Background check
• Passport (must be valid for 6 months from return date)

APPLICATION LINK: Joni and Friends University Affiliated Internship Moody Study Abroad Argentina – Summer 2024

* The application process is completely handled by Joni & Friends.