Center for Catholic Studies
Foreign Study Opportunities
The major in Catholic Studies provides a broad liberal arts education exploring the interaction of Catholicism with various disciplines and cultures throughout the world. Students are therefore encouraged to consider international study opportunities both in partnership with other institutions and through programs offered by the Center for Catholic Studies. Catholic Studies regularly offers its own foreign study courses, e.g.: "Foundations of Christian Culture (Oxford)", "Italy in the Footsteps of the Saints", "The Emergence of Christian Rome", "The Roots of Catholic Ireland", "Latin American Catholicism", and "Catholicism in Poland." Students from other universities are welcome to apply for some courses, fostering a wider exchange of relationships and ideas.
Students may apply credits from SHU's Catholic Studies courses conducted as part of foreign travel and/or credits from overseas Catholic Studies programs conducted by other universities with prior approval of the Director. Through a special arrangement with the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, Catholic Studies students may participate in their semester-long Catholic Studies in Rome study abroad program for credit.
Rome 2012: May 8 - 17
The Foundations of Christian
Culture: Rome
This 3-credit course/trip, sponsored by the Center for Catholic Studies, will study historical, cultural, literary and religious foundations of the Christian Church in Rome. After considering the Christian view of history, the course/trip will study the monuments of ancient Rome (the Roman Forum, the Coliseum and the Pantheon), as well as the early Jewish settlements and the signs and symbols of the first Christians in the city. The catacombs and the “scavi” under St. Peter’s. The stories and monuments of Peter and Paul. The first “house-churches.” The New Testament and the earliest Christian literature. Persecutions and martyrs. The first bishops of Rome and the new situation under Constantine. The basilicas, mosaics and emergence of Christian architecture in Rome. Other Roman sites will also be visited, including the Basilica of St. Peter’s and the Vatican Museums.
This course/trip may be taken for CAST or CORE 3 credits (for those who have taken CORE 1 and 2). Prior to leaving for Rome, the group will meet for three two-hour sessions on the history and culture of classical and Christian Rome. During the trip, daily excursions and lectures will be given by scholars of Christianity in Rome. A daily academic journal will be kept during the trip and a major research paper will be expected from the course.
Preliminary trip costs: $2600 including airfare, room, board and program activities. Scholarship support will be made available from the Center for Catholic Studies for qualifying students. Tuition up to 18 credits included in Spring fees.
Deadline Extended - Enroll through March 30, 2011. Take advantage of this great opportunity!
England 2011: June 26 - July 9
The Foundations of Christian Culture: England
The Center for Catholic Studies and the
G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Culture are sponsoring
The Foundations of Christian Culture: England, a three-credit course in Spring 2011 that concludes with summer study abroad. The course requirements include: lectures at Seton Hall in Spring 2011, two weeks summer study abroad at Oxford University, and completion of all assignments. The study abroad consists of daily class time, interspersed with field trips and visits to sites of historic importance, and time for conversation and reading. Throughout the program, there is an opportunity for daily prayer and reflection upon Christian life. The course is cross-listed for credit with Catholic Studies (CAST 3994), English (ENGL 3413SP), History (HIST4282SP) and Signature 3 CORE (CORE 3748).
Applications are currently being accepted until the course is filled. The program is open to all; priority will be given to Seton Hall students. Enrollment is limited to 20. There is a brief application process for all interested in attending the program. Costs: $3600 per person includes airfare, transport, room and full board and most excursions. Tuition is included in Spring 2011 course registration tuition fees. Credit at outside universities to be arranged with students' academic departments. Enrollment extended to Wednesday, March 30, 2011. For accepted students, $1000 deposit due by Friday, April 15, 2011. Payment in full is required prior to travel. Some partial scholarship support is available for qualifying students.
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- For more information or to apply, please contact Danute Nourse at danute.nourse@shu.edu or (973) 275-2525
Deadline Extended - Enroll through March 30, 2011! Take advantage of this great opportunity!
Spain 2011: August 7 - 21
The Foundations of Christian Culture: Spain and World Youth Day
The Center for Catholic Studies and the
G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Culture are sponsoring
The Foundations of Christian Culture: Spain, a three-credit course in Spring 2011 that concludes with summer study abroad. The course requirements include: lectures at Seton Hall in Spring 2011, two weeks summer study abroad at University of Navarra, and includes participation in World Youth Day in Madrid. The study abroad consists of daily class time, interspersed with field trips and visits to sites of historic importance, and time for conversation and reading. Throughout the program, there is an opportunity for daily prayer and reflection upon the Christian life. The course is cross-listed for credit with Catholic Studies (CAST 4290), Latino Studies (LALS 4290 SP TP) and Signature 3 CORE (CORE 3748).
Applications are currently being accepted until the course is filled. The program is open to all; priority will be given to Seton Hall students. Enrollment is limited to 20. There is a brief application process for all interested in attending the program. Costs: $3600 per person includes airfare, transport, room and full board and most excursions. Tuition is included in Spring 2011 course registration tuition fees. Credit at outside universities to be arranged with students' academic departments.
Enrollment extended to Wednesday, March 30, 2011. For accepted students, $1000 deposit due by Friday, April 15, 2011. Payment is required prior to travel. Some partial scholarship support is available for qualifying students.
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