Indianapolis Community Requirement

Requirement Structure

Students must take one course in any part of the University that involves active engagement with the Indianapolis community.

Learning Objectives

  • To have an active learning experience that integrates classroom knowledge with activities in the Indianapolis community.
  • To use an experience in Indianapolis to further the individual student’s understanding of the nature of community and the relationship between community and the student.
  • To further students’ commitment to service and ongoing involvement as community actors.

Learning Outcomes used for Assessment

  • Students will engage in learning that integrates academic content with significant activities alongside Indianapolis community partners.
  • Students will connect the active learning experience to enlarge their understanding of community and public good in a pluralistic society.
  • Students will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing community involvement and citizenship.

For more information, please visit the Center for Citizenship and Community (CCC) website.  If you are a student and interested in enrolling in an Indianapolis Community Requirement (ICR) course, please visit the ICR Partnership with Students website.

Faculty Director, Indianapolis Community Requirement

Chad Bauman
Headshot of Chad Bauman
Professor – Religion
Department of Philosophy and Religion
JH-202H