Global Theological Education Immersions
Effective Leadership in a culturally complex world requires a combination of Cultural Intelligence and cross-cultural experience. The Perkins Global Theological Education Program prepares Christian leaders for culturally complex churches and communities. Through seminars and significant immersion experiences in other cultures we prepare our students for lifelong growth in cultural intelligence and cross-cultural competence. Students gain firsthand experience in building intercultural relationships, resolving cultural conflicts, and guiding intercultural ventures.
READ THIS FIRST: You cannot register for an immersion outside the US unless you have a valid passport in your possession. Registrations must be accompanied by a photocopy or scan of a valid US passport.
Alumnae are Welcome - Unless otherwise noted all immersions are open to adult family members of Perkins students and to Perkins Alumnae.
Registration is through NelNet - Links available below.
Travel Stipends are available on the basis of need and availability of funds. Students planning to request a stipend must file a FAFSA. Further information is found through the registration links below.
Upcoming GTE Immersion Courses
J-Term 2025
- Waco Mission Immersion Jan. 7 - 12 - Dr. Hugo Magallanes (Registration opens Sept 1, 2024)
Spring Break 2025
- Cuba Immersion March 15 - 23 - Dr. Wes Allen (Registration opens Sept 1. 2024)
Summer 2025
- Evangelism in the Borderlands, Dates TBA, Dr. Hugo Magallanes and Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey
J-Term 2026
- Waco Homeless Immersion
Spring Break 2026
- El Salvadore Immersion
Participants in immersion courses are required to attend a designated GTE Orientation session.
All immersions outside the U.S. require a U.S. passport valid for six months following the ending date of the immersion. No application will be accepted without a copy of a valid U.S. passport.
For inquiries about the academic content and travel schedules of immersions, please contact the faculty member in charge.
Application forms must be submitted to the GTE office at 303C Selecman.
For all other inquiries, contact the Global Theological Education office, globaltheology@smu.edu.
No advance applications will be accepted.
Effective Leadership in a culturally complex world requires a combination of Cultural Intelligence and cross-cultural experience. The Perkins Global Theological Education Program prepares Christian leaders for culturally complex churches and communities. Through seminars and significant immersion experiences in other cultures we prepare our students for lifelong growth in cultural intelligence and cross-cultural competence. Students gain firsthand experience in building intercultural relationships, resolving cultural conflicts, and guiding intercultural ventures.