Summer in the Mediterranean: Early Christianity

- Multi-Country

Locations Throughout the World,  Locations in Europe,  Various cities in each country

  Cyprus

Agia Napa (Ayia Napa),  Larnaca,  Limassol,  Nicosia (Lefkosia),  Paphos (Pafos)

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

  Italy

• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)

Term: Summer 
Dates: Early June to Mid-July

Description: The Summer in the Mediterranean: Early Christianity program allows students to trace the early footsteps of the Apostles as they spread Christianity westward from Cyprus to Greece and Italy. Cyprus was the first country to convert to Christianity and has an ancient Christian and Byzantine heritage. The coursework of this program focuses on early Christian thought and Art History, with an emphasis on Byzantine Art. Outside the classroom, students have visited monasteries in the mountains of Cyprus, the cave where the Apocalypse was written and the Vatican. Students travel to Athens and Rome by air and several Greek islands by cruise ship. The program is taught from an academic perspective and welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds who have an interest in religious history.

Highlights:
* An introduction to early Christian thought and art combining US-standard academics *ith spectacular educational travel and excursions
* See historical Biblical sites first-hand and learn from custom visits to monasteries, museums and religious experts
* Visits to historically and culturally important islands and cities in Greece and Italy, including Athens and Rome
* Immersion in the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus, including extensive excursions throughout the island
* Earn six credits toward your degree through fully-accredited coursework
* Courses are taught in English, the language of instruction at the University of Nicosia
* Inclusive fees and great program value

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fees and costs

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981