What is IAS?

WHAT IS IT?
Welcome to the International Affairs Seminar 2010 sponsored by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Great River Region. Along with other high school juniors and seniors from Disciples of Christ congregations in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, you will be visiting two amazing cities - Washington, D.C. and New York City.
In addition to seeing sights and making friends, you will have one of the most educational experiences of your life! You will be challenged! You will hear views expressed by people on several sides of complex issues. Our hope is not that you will come around to another way of thinking; instead, we hope that these diverse patterns of thinking will help you grow, ultimately finding your place in this world. Each participant is required to complete assignments relative to the trip’s theme. We invite all Disciple high school Juniors and Seniors to apply to join in the IAS '10 experience.

WHO CAN GO?
Juniors and seniors in high school, at least 16 years of age, from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations in Oklahoma, Southwest, and Great River Regions.


WHAT WILL WE DO?
In Washington, D.C. we will visit National City Christian Church, tour the Holocaust Museum, take a tour of national monuments, visit museums and meet with legislative delegations. In New York City, we will visit the United Nations, attend challenging seminars, visit ground zero, and see a Broadway musical. Each evening we will process the day’s events and worship together.