College of Arts and Sciences

Spring Break - Study Abroad 2018  

Study Abroad in ItalySeton Hall University's Catholic Studies' program invites you come and explore the ancient and awesome cities of Sicily and Rome. The course will carry three credits and the trip will be held during Spring Break 2018 (March 3rd - March 12th, 2018).

*Pending administrative approval.

About The Course/Trip:
Catholic Studies is pleased to present Foundations of Christian Culture: Rome & Sicily CAST 3998; RELS 3998; CORE 3762/ HONS Seminar. This is a faculty led study abroad in Rome and Sicily. This three credit course / study abroad trip will take place March 3rd – March 12, 2018. This course can be taken as CAST/RELS and as CORE 3 (for those who have taken CORE 1 and CORE 2) and HONS Seminar. The group will meet for classes prior and after the study abroad experience (day and time will be determined).

Students will visit the cities of Sicily and Rome. Private tours in Palermo, Agrigento, Moreale, Catania, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica are part of the study abroad.

The cost of the trip is approximately $3,295.00. This price includes all air and land transportation, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), breakfasts and evening meals, and all museum/site admission fees. Any members of the Seton Hall University community, including non-students, are eligible and encouraged to apply as soon as possible. There will be scholarships available for Catholic Studies Students who are either majoring, double-majoring or minoring in the program.

Anyone wishing to apply for this course/trip must contact Dr. Ines Murzaku as soon as possible, with a written explanation as to why he or she is interested in this particular course/trip.

Those accepted into the course will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 by November 1, 2017.

About Catholic Studies:
The Catholic Studies program at Seton Hall offers an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for students of any creed who are interested in deepening their knowledge of Catholicism's rich intellectual tradition and living heritage. Combining the study of history, philosophy, theology, literature, art, sociology, and other disciplines, Catholic Studies focuses on the church's dialogue with culture and encounter with the world. Students interested in Catholic Studies have the option to pursue a major, minor, or certificate that complements and enhances the university's other degree programs and fields of study.

For more information, please contact Dr. Ines Murzaku at [email protected] or (973) 275-5845 or Gloria Aroneo at [email protected] or (973)-275-2808.