CET Crossroads of Islam, Judaism and Christianity in Avila, Spain

  Spain

• All Other Areas: 
Avila

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall- Mid September to Late December, Spring- Late January to Mid May, Summer- Mid June to Mid August

Description: There are always lessons to be learned in studying the past. For this reason, CET has created a framework for students to explore the meeting of three cultures: Islam, Christianity and Judaism, and how their past and present coexistence shapes the people of Spain and their world-view. Now more than ever, it is imperative to understand the history of tolerance and intolerance, and how to work towards nurturing peace and long-term solutions to age-old tensions and misunderstandings. Once the historical foundation is laid, students will apply the lessons learned to the modern context, and enhance their learning experience with experiential study trips to cities and villages near Avila, cities in Andalucia and, finally, Morocco.

Highlights:
* Located in the beautiful walled city of Avila, an UNESCO World Heritage City
* Traveling seminars to cities in Andulcia and Morocco
* Community service and service internships with local volunteer groups
* Full-time resident director in Avila
* Accommodation for two weeks with Spanish family, followed by apartment housing with a Spanish roommate

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 2007 Spring or Fall: $11,680, 2007 Summer: $6,240 (please see CET's website for current pricing)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - please see our website for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement: CET Academic Programs is a private study abroad organization based in Washington, DC that has been designing and administering educational programs abroad since 1982. We offer study abroad programs in China, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Italy and Spain. CET's programs specialize in integrating students into the society in which they are living. Each program is a model in student-centered learning, in which students are constantly challenged to contextualize their studies within the society that surrounds them. Staffed by over 20 full-time employees in the US and abroad, CET currently sends more than 700 American students abroad annually.