Minor Available
125 credits
125 credits
required for program
Minor Available
Minor Available
Become fluent in Spanish and gain an understanding of Hispanic cultures for a career and ministry. The Spanish major prepares you to communicate and relate to Hispanic audiences in the western hemisphere and in Spain. You’ll acquire practical knowledge of Hispanic cultures and strategies for bridging social barriers.
You will spend a semester abroad, gain fluency, and immerse yourself in different cultures. You can choose between the Semester in Spain (SIS) program in Seville, Spain, or the Students International program in San Jose, Costa Rica.
You will be equipped with practical communication skills and knowledge of cultural and historical contexts. You will use Spanish in professional, spiritual, and personal contexts. We encourage you to sharpen your language and leadership skills by tutoring children at local Hispanic churches. You can study Bible exposition courses in Spanish and attend bilingual theater performances. Free Spanish tutoring is available through Academic Achievement.
If you have taken three years or more of Spanish in high school, have an immersion background, or are a native Spanish speaker, Intermediate Spanish I is the right course for you. This is the first course required for the Spanish major, Spanish minor, and Spanish education major.
There are a variety of career and academic pathways that begin with a degree in Spanish.
internship opportunity in Spain or Costa Rica
of seniors feel prepared to integrate their faith with their academic field
You will learn to do life cross-culturally and in Spanish.
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