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CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Graduation Requirements

Following Jesus' example, Southern Adventist University encourages students to integrate their faith and learning. The Christian Service graduation requirement is intended to help students develop the ability to become contributing members of churches, families, groups, and communities.

The Christian Service Program requires students to serve in two main categories:
community service and service-learning.

How many hours of Community Service do I need to graduate?

Every student must complete 3 organized and pre-approved community service activities with a minimum of 3 hours each. Transferring sophomores need to complete two activities. Transferring juniors or seniors, and associate graduates need to complete one service activity.

How many hours of Service-Learning do I need to graduate?
Every student must earn 2 Service-Learning Credits such as those included in (SERV-2) designated courses, short term mission trips or approved student initiated projects (15 hours minimum each). Transferring sophomores need to complete two. Transferring juniors or seniors, and associate graduates need to complete one. Each Service-Learning class and opportunity counts as 1 Service-Learning Credit.

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