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Greece and Turkey
Dates: May 20-June 7, 2008
Classics 203: Greek Literature in Translation
- Dr. Janice Siegel
Phone: 223-7204,
jsiegel@hsc.edu
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Religion
185: Elements of Monotheistic Religion
- Dr. Mike Utzinger
Phone:223-6313,
jutzinger@hsc.edu
CLAS 203: (3)
Greek Literature in Translation
Reading and discussion of major works of
classical Greek literature. Literary themes and techniques are considered, as
well as the influence of Greek writings on later literature. No knowledge of
Greek is required. On our trip abroad, we will visit many of the sites featured
in the assigned literature. Satisfies core literature requirement.
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RELI 185: (3)
Elements of
Monotheistic Religion in Greece and Turkey
This course will
examine pivotal moments in the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam between and first and fifteenth centuries C.E. in the Middle East and
Greece. Topics will include the early relationship between Judaism and
Christianity, the Roman destruction of the Jewish temple, St. Paul and the
Christian missionary movement, the development of the doctrine of the trinity,
the rise of Islam, theology of icons, the Crusades, and the Fall of
Constantinople. We will visit several sites associated with these “moments”
including Athens, Istanbul, and Iznik (Nicaea). Prerequisite: none.
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Dates: Depart Washington Dulles Airport: Tuesday, May
20, 2008; return Washington Dulles Airport: Saturday, June 7, 2008
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Cost Estimate: $7,500-8,000
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Deposit Deadline: January 25, 2008
Included:
International Airfare
All transportation and transfers in Greece and Turkey
All hotels and accommodations
All tickets to museums and sites
All tips in Greece and Turkey
All breakfast in Greece and Turkey
All guide fees in Turkey
1/2 lunches and dinners in Greece and Turkey
Does not include: Textbooks and some meals
For more
information contact: The Office of International Studies, 315 Bagby Hall,
Mary Cooper,
Director –
mcooper@hsc.edu – 434-223-6311
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