What is Veritas?
Veritas Christian Study Abroad combines a traditional WorldStrides study abroad program with Christian mentorship, spiritual support, ministry service opportunities, and faith-focused academics. Along with courses that fit your major, you can take unique courses with a Biblical perspective, giving you insights into cross-cultural ministry and global faith perspectives. Beyond the classroom, immerse yourself in local communities, partnering with churches and ministries to serve and learn, supported by your local Veritas Mentor. This program fosters academic, spiritual, and personal growth while helping you explore your role as a global follower of Christ.
Through Veritas, you’ll be supported by a dedicated Veritas Mentor who will connect you with local churches and ministries, guide your spiritual journey, and help you thrive in your host community. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend respected universities around the world and take faith-based courses that provide biblical insights into culture, service, and mission.
Our Veritas experience is available in more than 10 locations across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific.
Veritas may be a great fit if...
- You want to grow in your faith while studying abroad
- You’re passionate about serving others and learning cross-culturally
- You’re looking for Christian mentorship and community abroad
- You’re open to stepping outside your comfort zone to follow your calling
Veritas Values
Veritas Christian Study Abroad is an inter-denominational study abroad program committed to helping you become a more culturally-aware person of faith. We affirm the Apostle's Creed as a historically understood statement of basic Christian beliefs. Veritas Christian Study Abroad is not a church, but we strive to help you identify a church home while abroad that honors and fosters your identity as a follower of Christ.
Why Veritas?
Veritas Christian Study Abroad enhances traditional WorldStrides programs by adding comprehensive Christian support. You’ll study at a host university and participate in excursions with other WorldStrides students, while also connecting with a local church, participating in service opportunities, and working with a Christian mentor. Veritas aims to offer holistic development by emphasizing academics, spiritual health, and social well-being, empowering you to live as a global follower of Christ through learning, serving, and community.
Live your faith abroad
Engage in local ministry while forming meaningful relationships in your host culture.
Find Christian community
Connect with other students, mentors, and local believers for encouragement, support, and discipleship.
Grow spirtually
Deepen your faith as you encounter new cultures and engage in meaningful ministry.
See where Veritas can take you
Explore these programs for a chance to gain meaningful connections with local communities through hands-on experiences.
What's included
Your program fee covers all the essentials, so you can focus on your experience. You’ll be responsible for your flights, meals, books, personal spending, travel insurance, and your international cell phone plan. Don’t worry—we’ve got a budgeting worksheet to help you plan ahead!
Christian Community
Mentorship & Spiritual Support
Ministry Opportunities
Group Fellowship & Prayer
Veritas Course for Credit
Spiritual Engagement & Reflection
Explore our ministry opportunities
You’ll work with local churches and long-standing ministry partners abroad–gaining meaningful perspective on cross-cultural ministry in action. Whether you’re serving behind the scenes or engaging directly with the community, you’ll be contributing to efforts that align with local needs and long-term goals.
Your Veritas mentor will help you get connected and guide your journey, but how much you serve is up to you. This is your opportunity to experience Christianity in a new cultural context and grow in your faith while studying abroad.
We aim to support the long-term goals of the local community, so we’re very intentional about partnering with organizations that are well-established in the area and have a deep understanding of the needs of the local community - whether it’s working directly with communities in need or supporting activities behind the scenes.
Serve the local church
Get hands-on experience with your local church by helping with events, joining the worship or prayer team, and leading local outreach activities.
Support missionary work
Join long-term Veritas Mentors and other missionaries to support ministry efforts in the local community.
Volunteer with a non-profit
Help local non-profit organizations to meet their long-term goals through volunteer placements, staff support, and events and activity planning.
Earn academic credit
All Veritas students will take an online Veritas-specific course in addition to full-time courses at their host university. Your Veritas course is taught by a Christian professor who understands the mission of Veritas Christian Study Abroad. Your Veritas course provides a space to process your experiences through research, reflection, and critical thinking as you experience the challenges and opportunities of living out your faith in a cross-cultural context. Your professor will encourage you spiritually and academically and help you gain a missional perspective through your studies.
This course will be transcribed by California Baptist University (CBU). At the end of the program, you’ll receive a transcript from both your host university and CBU. You can choose from the following options:
Comparative Religions (HUM 353)
- Semester programs: 3 credits
- Not available for summer
- This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world—particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and indigenous, new, and secular religions. The historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.
Global Ministry Practicum (HUM 490)
- Semester programs: 3 credits
- Summer programs: 1 credit
- This course equips students to engage meaningfully in international ministry by combining academic reflection with real-world service in a cross-cultural context. Through cross-cultural engagement and guided mentorship, students gain hands-on experience living out their faith in a global context. Students will develop a deeper understanding of global Christian ministry, engage critically with cultural and religious differences, and assess the personal and spiritual impact of their time abroad. This course is ideal for students seeking to integrate academic learning with international ministry experience.
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