Christian Service for Online Students

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First, students are required to participate actively in their face-to-face community of faith.
Online students are required to attend church services and to reflect on how they are applying what they are learning at DCC to their faith community.

Second, students are required to complete a specified number of hours. Online students are required to complete at least six hours of service for each class term. Opportunities abound for involvement in community service (e.g., hospital visitation, working with underprivileged youth, rest homes, special programs) or church service (e.g., Bible study classes, surveys, visitations, youth groups, and student preaching). Students report these hours at www.dallas.edu/ChristianServiceReport/. (A link is provided in every online course.)

Third, in accordance with DCC’s mission to educate and mentor, students are required to participate in the required aspects of DCC’s mentoring program designed for each type of
program delivery (daytime, evening, or online). Online students actively integrate mentoring, life skills, and spiritual formation into their courses.

Fourth, students may participate in special service projects. The Vice President for Community and/or the Chair of the Practical Ministries Department organizes these experiences for those interested in supplementing their normal Christian service activities. The opportunities for this experience include mission trips, inner-city work, local church work, and work in children’s
homes. Online students are welcome to participate in these activities, but must make arrangements to be on-campus for these events.

Fifth, students required to complete an internship must do so satisfactorily as specified in
their degree program. This internship is described in the course description section of this
catalog. It is to be approved by the Vice-President for Community.

For more questions about Christian Service, contact Eric Hinton at ehinton@dallas.edu.