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Global Engagement Trips

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SWU Global Engagement Teams

For the 2025-2026 Academic Year

 

Spring Break 2026

SWU Science & Mission Panama Team (March 7 - 13)

  • Destination: Panama
  • Dates:  Depart- March 7th  Return- March 13th
  • Approximate Cost:   $2100 (includes airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging and ministry costs)   
  • Team Leaders: Christy Van Steenburg (Global Engagement Coordinator) and Dr. Mohr (Professor of Biology)
  • Team: Open to SWU Students
  • Team Size: 10-12
  • Mission: The SWU Science and Mission Team will serve alongside a Panama Wesleyan Church. In cooperation with the district mission, SWU will be working with a church that serves within communities where the Kuna people live. We will have the opportunity to combine science with evangelism, children and teen ministries, service in a Kuna reservation, and partner with other activities the church is doing.
  • Requirements: Have an current passport (must have at least 6 months until expiring), attend fundraising training and raise all your funds, attend pre-field training, attend all team meetings, and have an attitude of learning throughout the pre-field, on-the-field, and debriefing times.
  • Special Announcement: Although the majority of this trip will have a mission focus, this trip has additionally been approved to be a science lab class! If you would like to receive academic credit for this experience, you will be enrolled in BIOL 2884 - International Studies in Biology (4 credits). For science majors, this course typically counts as an environmental elective, and for non-science majors, it often fulfills the General Education lab science requirement. Because this is an academic course, there will be class assignments before, during and after the trip, which are required in order to earn course credit. If you would prefer to participate in this experience as a mission trip only, that option is available as well. Mission only participants will still attend a few mandatory preparation meetings, but not as frequently as those enrolled for academic credit. If you have any questions about how this works or how it fits into your degree plan, please email Dr. Mohr at jmohr@swu.edu 
  • Application Deadline: November 7, 2025

 

 

 

 

Characteristics of SWU Global Engagement

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The Focus of SWU Engagement Teams

As we serve, our desire is that our teams:

  • Encounter God 
  • Explore Culture
  • Engage in Healthy Eternal Relationships

Characteristics of SWU Engagement Teams

We are committed to:

  • Partnering with local organizations and individuals
  • Working hard and serving well
  • Honoring the local culture and people
  • Encouraging both local leaders, missionaries and the SWU team
  • Focusing on teamwork
  • Helping in development and sustainability
  • Honoring Jesus Christ in all things

Global Engagement Application for Online Submission

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