ARCU
Association of Reformed Colleges and Universities
The Association of Reformed Colleges and Universities (ARCU) is at present an association of ten institutions in the Reformed and Presbyterian Christian tradition. These institutions seek to develop and refine the identity, worldview and educational practices grounded in that tradition. The Presidents and other administrators of the member institutions are committed to collaborate on projects that can nurture the collective Reformed Christian identity of these institutions and be of mutual benefit.
ARCU.org also provides resources for those exploring off-campus study opportunities and those seeking jobs at Reformed institutions. The Off-Campus Programs Page provides a listing of all the sponsored and endorsed programs at ARCU member institutions, along with links to the relevant webpages. The Job Postings Page offers a listing of job openings at the ARCU institutions. Please view the Job Postings page for detailed descriptions of job openings as well as contact information to apply for those jobs. Our goal is to provide a one-stop online resource where those exploring off-campus studies and those seeking jobs at Reformed institutions can easily browse these across all of the ARCU institutions.
News:
- Global Summit 2016 Postponed: Due to schedule conflicts, the Global Summit originally planned for June 2016 has been postponed. Check this page for rescheduled dates in the near future.
- Revisioning Statement Adopted: The Annual Meeting held in Washington DC in January adopted a revised mission statement and endorsed a revised vision for the ARCU network. Copies are available from the Executive Director.
- ARCU Lecturer for 2016-2017: Christopher Schlect, Fellow of History at New Saint Andrews College as ARCU, is serving as ARCU Lecturer for the 2016/2017 academic year. More information is available on the Lectureship Page of this web site.
- ARCU Lecturer for 2015-2016: Craig Mattson, Professor of Communication Arts, Chair of the Communication Arts Department, and Director of the Honors Program at Trinity Christian College is completing his term as ARCU lecturer for the 2015/2016 academic year. Contact information is available on the Lectureship Page of this web site.
- National Affiliations: ARCU maintains membership in the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), Executives in Church Related Higher Education (ECHRE), and the Higher Education Secretariat of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). It also maintains a liaison relationship with Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC).
ARCU Institutions:
Membership Application: Institutions interested in exploring affiliation with ARCU should contact the Executive Director at Zylstra@reformedcolleges.org.
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Off-Campus Programs of ARCU Members
To facilitate cross-institutional awareness and use of off-campus study programs, below is a list of those members who have sponsored and endorsed semester and summer study programs (with links provided). The programs of the AuSable Institute and of the CCCU (Council for Christian Colleges and Universities), which are endorsed by most of the members, are listed separately at the end.
Calvin College
Sponsored: See list of programs at Semester ProgramsStudy in Africa (Ghana)
Study in Britain at York St John University
Study in China
Study in France
Studies in Honduras (Development Studies & Spanish Studies)
Study in Hungary
Study in New Mexico at Rehoboth Christian School
Study in The Netherlands (Science & Mathematics emphasis)
Study in Peru
Study in Spain
Study in Washington DCEndorsed: See list of endorsed programs at Non-Calvin Programs (includes AuSable & CCCU listed below)
Covenant College
Endorsed: Covenant endorses the off-campus study programs of AuSable & CCCU (list and links below)
Dordt College
Sponsored: See list of programs at Semester ProgramsStudies Program in Contemporary Europe (SPICE)
Studies Program in Nicaragua (SPIN)
Semester in Korea
Semester in ZambiaEndorsed: See list of endorsed programs at Other Semester Programs (includes AuSable & CCCU listed below)
Summer: See list of programs at Summer Off-Campus ProgramsCentral America: Language, Culture and Society (Summer)
Creation Care (Summer: Belize or New Zealand)
Dutch Culture and a Reformed Worldview (Summer)
Geneva College
Sponsored: See list of programs at Crossroads ProgramsSemester in Rome
Semester in Scotland (Covenanter Theological Institute)Endorsed: See list of endorsed programs at Crossroads Programs (includes AuSable & CCCU listed below)
The King's University College
Sponsored: Specific projects are arranged through the Micah Centre(Such as the Honduras Water Project, 2011)
Endorsed: See list of endorsed programs at A Way to Learn (includes AuSable & CCCU listed below)
Redeemer University College
Sponsored: See list of programs at Off-Campus StudiesCrandall-Oxford Studies Program
Redeemer in France ProgramEndorsed: See list of endorsed programs at Off-Campus Studies (includes AuSable & CCCU listed below)
Trinity Christian College
Sponsored: See list of programs at All ProgramsChicago Semester
Semester in Ecuador
Semester in Nicaragua
Semester in SpainEndorsed: See list of endorsed programs at All Programs (includes AuSable & CCCU listed below)
AuSable Institute
See list of programs at AuSableJanuary Term (Various Global Sites)
Summer Session I (Great Lakes)
Summer Session II (Great Lakes)
Summer Session III (Pacific Rim)
CCCU Semester Programs (Council for Christian Colleges and Universities)See list of programs at Best Semester
American Studies Program (Washington DC)
Australian Studies Center
China Studies Program
Contemporary Music Center (Nashville)
India Studies Program
Latin American Studies Program
Los Angeles Film Studies Center
Middle East Studies Program
Oxford Summer Programme
Scholar’s Semester in Oxford
Semester in Ecuador
Semester in Nicaragua
Uganda Studies Program
Washington Journalism Center
