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CIP Summer 2010 Programs Athens, Greece — Belief and Culture May 19-June 18, 2010 Highlights The music, mythology and religion of ancient Greece intertwine in this dynamic program. Students will participate in an active exploration of the beliefs and culture of ancient and modern Greece, with particular emphasis on mythology, the travels of the Apostle Paul, and the cultural offerings of present day Athens. On-site exploration will connect students to the wealth of culture found in Athens including masterpieces of classical architecture, sculpture, early Christian sites, live concerts and mythological-inspired art. The program will include site visits to Mount Olympus, Acropolis, Parthenon, National Archeological Museum, Museum of Popular Greek Musical Instruments and the Greek National Opera. Academic program Students select two or three classes, in addition to UDI 310 (1 credit), for a total of 7 or 10 credits. Students are required to participate in UDI 220 (1 credit) during the spring 2010 semester, with two follow-up sessions in the fall 2010 semester. CLA 203 Classical Mythology (3 credits) A broad survey of classical mythology with major emphasis on stories and characters. Students will step into the world of Greek mythology, literally, for a better knowledge of the personalities and deeds of a number of gods and heroes and a better understanding of the subject matter of western art, literature and music. Fulfills Arts Studies general education requirement and an Arts and Human Experience cluster requirement. MUS 203 Sights and Sounds of Music: Athens (3 credits) An introduction to music and its literature, with emphasis on the way music has been shaped by its cultural, geographic and historical contexts. Through an active exploration of music, students will learn to relate the different stylistic periods of music to the corresponding historical periods represented in Athenian art and architecture. Fulfills Arts Studies general education requirement and an Arts and Human Experience cluster requirement. REL 318 Studies in Paul (3 credits) Students will examine the authentic letters of Paul, the oldest documents in the New Testament. These letters, which reveal much about Christianity as a developing faith tradition in the Empire, will be studied in light of the cultural, archaeological, and anthropological world of Greece. Fulfills Philosophy and Religious Studies general education requirement. MAXIE: Prepare (UDI 220) All students in the program will participate in this one credit-hour mini-course orientation during the spring 2010 term. Two post-trip sessions during the fall 2010 term will be required to complete the course. UDI 220—Section M5 Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm (Begins February 24) Location to be announced This is a required class for your education abroad experience. Please check this schedule before registering for spring semester classes. Do not schedule another class at the same time. Graduate students Graduate students may earn 3 graduate-level credits by taking REL 518 (Pauline Corpus). By permission only. Interested students should contact Fr. Kozar.

Application deadline: January 15, 2010 Apply Now >> Faculty Dr. Eric Street, Professor, Department of Music (site coordinator) Ida Gressis, Instructor, Department of Languages Fr. Joseph Kozar, S.M., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Religious Studies Cost 7 or 10 credit hours of undergraduate tuition plus $645 program fee

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