Itinerary

Courses

You will be challenged to think broadly and deeply on the themes of how borders come to be, how natural resources can be an element in conflict, and how to move toward peace and reconciliation via interfaith dialogue and deliberation as well as incorporating spiritual practices toward more sustainable living in community. Students earn major credit for communications studies or elective credit; fulfills GE Thinking Historically .

The two course will be taught in tandem as you look at case studies most notable at the post-Good Friday Agreement in Israel-Palestine and Brexit Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom. Your feet will get dusty and sore on the path of conflict. You will experience bodily a space, a memorial, a performance, and the resulting uncertainties, anxieties, and triumphs that accompany the journey to, in, and through new places, peoples, and cultures. Students earn credit for special topics course (RS 107 or COM 195) or elective credit; fulfills elective credit for Environmental Studies minor

Program Costs

$6888 plus one way airfares TO Tel Aviv and HOME from Northern Ireland-- All other expenses are included (housing, food, admissions, additional inter-European air travel). Program dates: May 6-10 on campus, May 13-June 12 abroad.

Eligibility

  • Class standing
  • GPA (minimum 2.3 gpa for eligibility)
  • Application and essays
  • Personal and faculty recommendations

Application deadline has passed. If you want to learn more about off-campus programs, email ocp@wesmont.edu to make an appointment.