Global Study and Serve
East Texas Baptist University provides students with unique opportunities to engage in global learning experiences through courses offered abroad by ETBU faculty. These trips take place during the May term and throughout the academic year. The experiences enable students to immerse themselves in various cultural contexts while earning academic credit. The locations for these courses vary annually, but past destinations have included Ecuador, Israel, Ethiopia, China, Guatemala, and Greece, among others. The cost of participating in the Global Study and Serve program is comparable to that of on-campus study, making global education accessible and financially feasible for all students.
Where to find us:
The Global Education Office is located in Office 104 on the first floor of the Great Commission Center.
Guatemala 2026
When: May 16-23, 2026
Classes Available:
- BIOL 3300 | Field Course in Biology
- SPAN 2311 | Intermediate Spanish
- Upper Level SPAN
Contact: Email Dr. Roy Darville at rdarville@etbu.edu for more details.
Trip Leaders: Dr. Roy Darville, Jennifer Hudnall, and Blanca Jenkins.
Interest Meeting: Tuesday, October 14 | 4:30 p.m. | GCC 201
Registration: For information about trip registration and the required trip deposit, please stop in the Global Education office on the first floor of the Great Commission Center.
Washington D.C. 2026
When: May 11-18, 2026
Classes Available:
- POSC 3373: Faith and Foundations in Washington D.C.
Contact: Email Dr. David Griffin at dgriffin@etbu.edu for more details.
Interest Meeting: October 7 | 3:30 p.m. | Anderson Room, RSLC
Registration: For information about trip registration and the required trip deposit, please stop in the Global Education office on the first floor of the Great Commission Center.
Costa Rica 2026 | Nursing Only
When: May 10-16, 2026
Contact: Email Dr. Kelly Arraf at karraf@etbu.edu for more details.
Registration: For information about trip registration and the required trip deposit, please stop in the Global Education office on the first floor of the Great Commission Center.
Turkey 2026
When: May 10-18, 2026
Contact: Email Dr. Warren Johnson at wjohnson@etbu.edu for more details.
Registration: For information about trip registration and the required trip deposit, please stop in the Global Education office on the first floor of the Great Commission Center.
International Opportunities
ETBU has formed, and is forming more, partnerships that span national boundaries. Whether in India, Ecuador, the Philippines, China, or Hong Kong, discover vast opportunities to gain professional and cultural experiences! Contact our office to explore options.
Foreign Language Study
You can learn Spanish - right here on the ETBU campus. Then, practice your language skills with native speakers in their native habitats.
Apply for a Passport
Every ETBU student, teacher, staff member, trustee, and alum should have a valid passport. You must be ready to take advantage of the great international opportunities available for study, ministry, and adventure. Come by the Global Education Office to learn more about applying for a passport.
Develop a New Travel/Study Course
Teachers, have you ever thought about taking a group of students to study in another country? It's a great experience for you and your students. The Global Education Office is here to help! You design the course and recruit the students; we do the rest.
