Rome, Italy & Athens, Greece

Short-Term Academic Trip

Winter Break, 2027

Walk in the footsteps of Paul, Plato, Caesar, and Cicero as you explore sites and locations that were referenced in their writings. Join us on a tour of Italy and Greece that will expand your worldview.

What to Expect

Experience the character and culture of Italy and Greece: walk the streets of Rome, see the Vatican and Colosseum, explore the Acropolis, experience the sights and sounds of the cities, and much more.

What You Will Learn

Learn about the foundations of the Western World, from the Early Church, to the Greeks, Romans, and their progeny. Students will gain an understanding of how key figures laid the spiritual and intellectual foundations upon which our modern world is still based.

Where You Will Go

Locations:

  • Athens, Greece
  • Corinth, Greece
  • Rome, Italy
  • Florence, Italy

Rome Sites:

  • The Colosseum
  • Vatican City
  • Mamertine Prison 

Athens Sites:

  • The Acropolis
  • The Agora

Classes Offered on Trip

Choose from one of the following options for course credit:

  • MAL 6312 - Advanced Topics in Historical Leadership
  • ART/COMA 4394/5394 - Art History: The Greek & Italian Contribution
  • ART 4330 - Special Topics: Influence of Greco-Roman Art on Western Culture
  • PHDB 7393 - Great Leaders in Antiquity
  • RELI 4360 - Special Topics in Theology and Religion
  • MANA 4307 - Cross-Cultural Management
  • ENGL 2301 - World Literature I

Trip Cost

$3,695 Trip Fee + Tuition