(academic credit available)

Deadline to Apply for all parts:  May 1, 2012

The Fall Program is a time of study and exploration of biblical and historical sites in Greece, Turkey, Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt 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 6, 2012. 
  Combined price for 2012 of $10,000 plus airfare; Deposit of $500 (non-refundable).
• Parts B and C may be combined for a seven week trip that includes Israel, Egypt, and Jordan.  August 29 – October 20, 2012. 
  Combined price for 2012 of $9,500 plus airfare; Deposit of $500 (non-refundable).
• Parts A, B, and C, the complete Fall Program (nine weeks; twelve credit-hours) offers an extraordinary study and travel experience. August 15 – October 20, 2012. 
  Combined price for 2012 of $13,250 plus airfare; Deposit of $750 (non-refundable).

In the Footsteps of Paul (Greece and Turkey)

Part A (academic credit available)

August 15 - August 30, 2012  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).  For a sample itinerary for Part A, click here.

Cost for 2012: $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 $750.  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)

Part B (academic credit available)

August 29 - October 6, 2012 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.  For a sample itinerary for Part B, click here.

Cost for 2012:  $6,250 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 (Egypt and Jordan)

Part C (academic credit available)

October 6 - October 20, 2012 with Leslie Hoppe, O.F.M.

Part C (two weeks; three credit-hours): includes travel to Egypt and Jordan.  For a sample itinerary for Part C, click here.

Cost for 2012:  $3,250 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 $750.  Non-refundable deposit of $250 due with application (deducted from total).