Tabor offers a variety of yearly global learning trips that can meet any student’s interests. Each presents different opportunities for students to engage in the world off Tabor’s campus.
One can explore and learn about tropical biology in Belize.
Visit the Holy Lands in Israel and Jordan. Students experience the many cultures of ancient cities. Highlights include Nazareth, Bethlehem, the Old City of Jerusalem, and Petra in Jordan.
Want to minister while learning? Trips to India and Peru/Colombia are mission-based and focus on how missions are completed. Students work with local Bible colleges and churches, learning about ministry in another culture.
Through the Western Europe trip, students visit various countries. Points of interest include castles, ancient ruins, monastic villages, and much more!
Students can immerse themselves in the culture of Southeast Asia while traveling through countries such as Thailand and Malaysia. The trip emphasizes increasing awareness and sensitivity to different cultures. Highlights of the trip include the rich history of Southeast Asia, the arts, and the religions of Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
Global learning opportunities vary from year to year. For information about upcoming trips, contact the Carson Center for Global Engagement at carsoncenter@tabor.edu.
2024-25 Trips Now Open!
Europe
May 20-June 4, 2025 (Dates still tentative)
This learning trip through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and France will integrate art, architecture, culture, and anabaptist history. AR, BT credit, or IAE credits are available. Derek Hamm, professor of graphic design, and Ryan Loewen, assistant professor of theology, will lead the trip.
ACTION Tabor in Uganda
May 6-22, 2025 (Dates still tentative)
This mission discipleship trip will allow students to serve alongside Tabor alumni in Uganda who serve as Multiply missionaries. IAE credit is available. Ryan Lee, campus pastor, will lead the trip.
Nepal Service/Learning Trip
May 2025 (Exact dates TBD)
This learning and service trip will travel into the Himalayas to learn from and interact with the people of Nepal. PY, SW, or IAE credits are available. Jim Paulus, assistant professor of psychology, will lead the trip.
Portugal
May 2025 (Exact dates TBD)
Explore Portugal and interact with business ventures throughout the region. BA or IAE credits are available. Melinda Rangel, Ed.D., Marvin Sellberg Professor of Business Administration & Entrepreneurship, and Staci Janzen, assistant professor of business administration, will lead the trip.
Past Tabor College Trips
2023-24
- Vision Trip to Lisbon, Portugal, October 2023
- East Germany & Czech Republic (Concert Choir), May 2024
- Indonesia, May 2024
2022-23
- Thailand, January 2023
- Europe Study Trip, May 13-28, 2023
- Arabian Peninsula, May 2023