July 1 - 31
Co-sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Religion, Politics, and Culture (Washington College, Maryland)
OVERVIEW
Join students from around the world in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Student exam the vitally important question of the role of religion and culture in contemporary world affairs during two thought provoking courses (both courses are required):
Comparative Study of Peace, Conflict, and Religion places a special focus on the comparative assessment of religion's impact both on conflict creation and conflict resolution. In what ways has religious faith engendered economic, political, and military conflict; and in what ways has religion served a peace-making function in contemporary social and political affairs? We live, as one noted commentator remarks, in a world awash with the claims of religious truth. The course shall assess in an objective manner, free both from proselytizing and from a presumptive cynicism about religious faith, these critically important questions for our global community.
Cross-Cultural Leadership is about leading in a dynamic 21st century world. It is designed to help students understand the relationship between culture, globalization, and leadership. What is culture? How does culture influence our behavior and decisions as leaders and followers? Is culture a source of conflict in today's world? What is globalization? What are the potential conflicts between culture and globalization? Students will discover how we are shaped by culture and globalization and how we can, in turn, contribute to this ever-changing world.
Course content is complemented by cultural activities, site visits, and guest speakers.
Participants in the program will gain invaluable skills and knowledge. In particular, participants will:
- Explore the main religions
- Think critically about how religion impacts international affairs
- Create a network of leaders
- Meet people from around the world
- Broaden knowledge about spanerse cultures
- Develop public speaking and analytical thinking skills
Join students from different countries in this intensive course centered on developing your cross-cultural leadership skills. The academic course Cross-Cultural Leadership is about leading in a dynamic 21st century world. It is designed to help students understand the relationship between culture, globalization, and leadership. What is culture? How does culture influence our behavior and decisions as leaders and followers? Is culture a source of conflict in today's world? What is globalization? What are the potential conflicts between culture and globalization? Students will discover how we are shaped by culture and globalization and how we can, in turn, contribute to this ever-changing world.
ACADEMICS The courses are taught in English and fully accredited. Transcripts are issued by Charles University, Prague. Each course has 40 contact hours and is worth 3 US semester credits or 6 ECTS (European system) credits (total of 6 US semester or 12 ECTS credits for the 4-weeks). Transcripts are issued in English. HOUSING, MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & GUEST SPEAKERS COST APPLICATIONS
For those applicants not requesting financial aid, you can use the
Course content is complemented by cultural activities, site visits, and guest speakers. Students are encouraged to attend the course in a delegation from their university or city.
Participants in the program will gain invaluable skills and knowledge. In particular, participants will:
Students live in double or triple occupancy dorm rooms in the city center, minutes from the Vatican. Students have the choice to cook in kitchens in the dorm or to eat at the numerous cafes and restaurants in the city. Rome has a public transportation system consisting of buses, trams, and metros. Housing is located in the same building as the classrooms.
Rome is a vibrant city filled with history and a perfect location for this course. In the afternoons, students will go on cultural tours and site visits, such as the Vatican, and also have guest lecturers from leaders in the field of religion and leadership. Students will also have free-time to explore the city on their own.
The price of the program is 4950 USD. This price includes: tuition (3 credits), housing, fieldtrips, and cultural activities. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in program. Payment plans can be arranged. The price of the program does not include airfare. You may consult the below student travel agency for your travel needs.
STA Travel www.statravel.com
Applying for the program is easy. Fill-out the on-line application. Participants are selected based on the quality of the application and essay. Applications are reviewed:
August 1-15
*We encourage students to pair this course with one of the 4-week Global Leadership Programs (Prague, Rome, or Panama); however students can take just the intensive 2-week Rome course.
Course content is complemented by cultural activities, site visits, and guest speakers. Students are encouraged to attend the course in a delegation from their university or city.
ACADEMICS
Students select (1) course to take. Each course is taught in English and fully accredited. Transcripts are issued by Charles University, Prague. Each course has 40 contact hours and is worth 3 US semester credits or 6 ECTS (European system) credits. Transcripts are issued in English.
F2720 Social Entrepreneurship. This award winning course created by the Transformative Action Institute (TAI) helps students develop an original blueprint for social innovation: a creative proposal for solving a societal problem. The students will be eligible for an international award to win funding for their projects. Talks with local social entrepreneurs and site visits complement the course
HOUSING, MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION
Students live in double or triple occupancy dorm rooms in the city center, minutes from the Vatican. Students have the choice to cook in kitchens in the dorm or to eat at the numerous cafes and restaurants in the city. Rome has a public transportation system consisting of buses, trams, and metros. Housing is located in the same building as the classrooms.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & GUEST SPEAKERS
Rome is a vibrant city filled with history and a perfect location for this course. In the afternoons, students will go on cultural tours and site visits, such as the Vatican, and also have guest lecturers from leaders in the field of religion and leadership. Students will also have free-time to explore the city on their own.
COST
The price of the course is 2450 USD. This price includes: tuition (3 credits), housing, fieldtrips, and cultural activities. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in program. Payment plans can be arranged. The price of the program does not include airfare. You may consult the below student travel agency for your travel needs.
STA Travel www.statravel.com
APPLICATIONS
Applying for the program is easy. Fill-out the on-line application. Participants are selected based on the quality of the application and essay. Applications are reviewed:
- Early Admission: December 15
- 2nd Admission: January 15
- Late Admission: February 15
For those applicants not requesting financial aid, you can use the Fast Track application and receive a quicker decision.