Description

The summer Religious Diversity in Europe combination program is designed for students with an interest in religion and religious diversity in Europe and its impact on history, politics, and culture. The program combines separate courses focusing on religion in France and in Spain and allows students to compare and contrast the historical development of religion and religious diversity in the two countries.

What You'll Learn:

The goal of the Religious Diversity in Europe combination program is to give students an opportunity to explore the historical development of religion in Spain and France and develop a better understanding of contemporary religious diversity in two distinct European countries. Through visits to local cultural, historical and religious sites, and through discussions, students will be able to compare and contrast religion in Spain and France, and be able to articulate the way in which historical development has influenced religious diversity in each location.

Academic Program:

The summer Religious Diversity in Europe combination program involves two 3 ½ week academic sessions and is designed for students with an interest in religion and how it developed historically in Europe. The program combines separate courses focusing on religion in Spain and France and allows students to compare and contrast the historical development of religion in Spain and France and its diversity today.

During Session I, students on this program will study alongside students enrolled in the Paris Language and Culture summer program. Established in 2003, the Paris Language and Culture summer program is designed for students who want to improve their knowledge of French language and culture, while learning about Paris and France through classes, activities, and excursions, or who wish to explore certain focused themes including philosophy, art history, Francophone culture, cinema, and French sign language.

During Session II, students on this program will study alongside students enrolled in the Seville Language and Culture summer program. Established in 2003, this program exposes students to the rich cultural, historical, and social heritage of Seville through the exploration of its art, culture, history, language, literature, religion and society.

Academic Culture:

The program is made up of two 3 ½ week sessions. Courses typically meet every morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday, for three hours, with structured outings and one required overnight study tour each session. The courses are designed for U.S. undergraduates, so the teaching and learning methods will be familiar to participants. Moreover, all professors in the summer program are accustomed to teaching U.S. students.

CIEE Paris courses are intellectually rigorous, and students should expect to be active participants in all aspects of the class, keeping up with daily reading assignments and participating in class discussions. In addition to lectures and discussions, classes may include film viewings and outings related to the themes of the class.