 About
the Kandern Program...
The School of Education at
Philadelphia Biblical University offers a Master of Science
in Education
degree--with an International Education concentration--in
Kandern, Germany. This program is designed specifically
to meet the needs of international and national English-speaking educators desiring to
pursue
a Master's degree in education. The Kandern
program offers summer courses in a three-year
cycle. Credits earned at the Kandern extension may
be combined with credits earned at PBU's Langhorne Manor
or Bangkok,
Thailand campuses.
The host site is the Black
Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany. It is located
in the southwestern corner of Germany's Black Forest region
and is approximately twenty miles north of Basel, Switzerland.
An international airport and train station in Basel allow
for convenient travel to Kandern. Transportation is available from Basel to Kandern through PBU
Program Features
- Christian philosophy of education
- Outstanding international and inter-cultural Christian professors
with hearts for global Christian education.
- Focus on international education for Christian teachers
- Unique consecutive summer cycle of week-long modules
- Courses with pre- and post-course assignments
- ACSI certification available
- Convenient central-European location
- Committed to excellence in Christian education
- Instructional Design Project (thesis) written in a student's
national language
- Housing options provided
- Development of relationships with international peers
- Excellent host facilities
Why Me?
The Master of Science in Education with a concentration in
International Education provides an excellent opportunity for international
and national English-speaking educators to earn a graduate degree (fully accredited) by attending classes at
the Kandern, Germany campus. You can earn your Master's
degree in three years by attending classes in the summer
only. If you are a part of the European community (or
if you'd like to be) and want to pursue a Master's degree,
this program is for you.
Housing
Information
Sonne Gasthaus and Restaurant is located in the town of Kandern,
Germany, approximately a ten- minute walk from Black
Forest Academy. All of the rooms have a bathroom located
en suite. Each room also has a telephone. Linens are
provided, however please bring your own soap. A beautiful
Olympic community pool and recreation area is located within
a ten-minute walk from your room. Housing reservations can
be made here by filling out our Kandern
Housing Reservation form. The rates at the Sonne are reasonable. Contact the Graduate Education enrollment counselor at msed@pbu.edu or 800.572.2472 for current rates. Additional housing opportunities are available through local house rentals of Black Forest Academy faculty.
 Kandern
is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
For the latest currency exchange rates, click
here.
The grocery stores, banks, post office, pharmacy, cafes
and restaurants are all in town five to ten minutes away.
Specific information will be given during Student Orientation.
Transportation fee to/from Basel airport or train station:
$50/person
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How do I apply?
If you are interested in attending the Kandern, Germany
campus of Philadelphia Biblical University's School of Education,
you must go through the Graduate Program application procedure.
For more information, visit our Graduate
Admissions page.
Student Feedback
"I believe that PBU is not only boldly responding to the changing elements of education in the world today, but they are backing their commitment with practical resources and scholarships to make education much more accessible to everyone, even missionary school teachers in Central Asia and around the globe."
--Renee Stewart, '04
M.S. in Educational Leadership & Administration
About PBU...
Philadelphia Biblical University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically-minded, well-educated, and professionally competent men and women of character. The Graduate Education
Program is recognized in evangelical circles worldwide
for its preparation of international and national English-speaking educators for leadership
positions. PBU is accredited and approved by Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is approved to grant certification by the state of Pennsylvania, USA and ACSI. For
more information about PBU, review the mission
statement and doctrinal
statement or check out our various other academic
programs.
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