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Fall Biblical Studies Program

Spend part of your fall in the lands of the Bible

Fall Biblical Studies Program

(academic credit available)

Deadlines to Apply:  Part A - May 1, 2013; Part B - May 15, 2013; Part C - June 1, 2013
 

The Fall Program is a time of study and exploration of biblical and historical sites in Greece, Turkey, Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Jordan. The program's three parts may be taken separately, or combined. 

  • Parts A and B may be combined for a seven week trip that includes Greece, Turkey, and Israel.  August 15 – October 5, 2013. 
    Combined price for 2013 of $10,250 plus airfare; Deposit of $500 (non-refundable).
  • Parts B and C may be combined for a six week trip that includes Israel and Jordan.  August 31 – October 12, 2013. 
    Combined price for 2013 of $8,750 plus airfare; Deposit of $500 (non-refundable).
  • Parts A, B, and C, the complete Fall Program (eight weeks; twelve credit-hours) offers an extraordinary study and travel experience. August 15 – October 12, 2013. 
    Combined price for 2013 of $12,500 plus airfare; Deposit of $750 (non-refundable).

Paul in Rome

(graduate academic credit not available)

August 10 - August 16, 2013  with Laurie Brink, O.P. and Sr. Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J.

(one week): tour the Eternal City with a focus on the Apostle Paul. 

Cost for 2013: $825 plus airfare - includes half-board, entrance fees, gratuities, guiding, and ground transportation. Lodging at the Lay Centre are single-rooms with shared bathrooms.

Click here to download trip brochure.

In the Footsteps of Paul (Greece and Turkey)

Part A (academic credit available)

August 15 - August 31, 2013  with Laurie Brink, O.P.

Part A (two weeks; three credit-hours): visit ancient sites both biblical (Corinth, Ephesus, Thessalonica) and historical (Athens, Delphi, Istanbul, Troy). 

Cost for 2013: $3,750 plus airfare - based on double occupancy and includes half-board, entrance fees, gratuities, guiding, and ground transportation. Does not include the following:  roundtrip airfare from Chicago, lunches, drinks, visas, telephone calls, room service, or any expenses incurred for events outside of the scheduled program.  Single occupancy, where possible, costs an extra $850.  Optional graduate academic credit (3 semester hours) is available without extra cost.  Non-refundable deposit of $250 due with application (deducted from total).

Middle East (Israel and Palestine)

Part B (academic credit available)

August 31 - October 5, 2013 with Leslie Hoppe, O.F.M.

Part B (five weeks; six credit-hours): this program combines focused course work in the Bible with visits to historical and archaeological sites. 

Cost for 2013:  $6,500 plus airfare - based on double occupancy, half-board, entrance fees, gratuities, guiding, and ground transportation.  Graduate academic credit (6 semester hours) is available without extra cost.  Does not include the following:  roundtrip airfare from Chicago, lunches, drinks, visas, telephone calls, room service, or any expenses incurred for events outside of the scheduled program.  Single occupancy, where possible, costs an extra $800.  Non-refundable deposit of $250 due with application (deducted from total).

Middle East (Jordan)

Part C (academic credit available)

October 5 - October 12, 2013 with Leslie Hoppe, O.F.M.

Part C (one week; three credit-hours): includes travel to Jordan. 

Cost for 2013:  $2,250 plus airfare -- based on double occupancy, half-board, entrance fees, gratuities, guiding, and ground transportation.  Graduate academic credit (3 semester hours) is available without extra cost.  Does not include the following:  roundtrip airfare from Chicago, lunches, drinks, visas, telephone calls, room service, or any expenses incurred for events outside of the scheduled program.  Single occupancy, where possible, costs an extra $400.  Non-refundable deposit of $250 due with application (deducted from total).

 

For information, contact:

Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J.
Director of Biblical Study and Travel
Phone: 773.371.5436
Fax: 773.324.4360
Email: CTUTravel@ctu.edu or slatkovich@ctu.edu