ABOUT THE ISRAEL STUDY TOUR
HIST/POLSC 341 Modern Middle East is a multidisciplinary course offered in conjunction with a trip to Israel in 2018. The course features the study of the region as a whole, trying to grasp its historical and political development and current character. Geography, political history,
religion, and natural resources all play an important role. The course will emphasize the emergence of the modern state of Israel and its diplomatic, military, and cultural relations with other countries
in the region. Students enrolled in HIS/POLSC
341 (offered spring
of
even years) or REL 375OLB (offered
spring of odd years) will be given priority
for the limited seats available on the tour.
The tour features the study of biblical geography; biblical history; the story of Christianity, Judaism and Islam in what is now the modern State of Israel. Students will have the opportunity to spend time at significant biblical sites while studying the relevant
texts and concepts.
The program also features lectures
by prominent Israeli and Palestinian scholars, politicians, religious, and business figures followed by
times of discussion and Q & A.
Students will participate in home
visits, dine with an Israeli family, visit a Kibbutz,
and engage in conversation with Israeli and Palestinian university students.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY LOCATIONS (subject to change)
Biblical Highlights: Nazareth, Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee,
Jerusalem, City of David, Western Wall, Garden of Gethsemane, The Way of the Cross, Church of the Holy
Sepulcher, Dead Sea
Additional Locations: Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Mount Precipice, Aramaic Village, site of the Temple
of Pan, Mount Scopus, Israeli
Kibbutz, Hezekiah's Tunnel,
Site of the Temple Courts, Bethesda Pools, Garden Tomb, Masada, Holocaust
Museum, Keenest,
Independence Hall, Tel Aviv markets,
Caesarea
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Approximately $1,057
INCLUDED: Airfare from departure city to Tel Aviv, lodging, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), transportation in-country by charter bus, all exhibit and entrance fees, international health insurance, and tips for tour guide, medic/security guard, and bus driver. Included in the price above, but paid for by participants are round-trip transportation from home to departure city (probably JFK or Newark airport, estimated $300) and Passages fee ($600)
NOT INCLUDED: Expense for passport ($135) and personal expenses (est. $100—$200)
Approximately $1,057
INCLUDED: Airfare from departure city to Tel Aviv, lodging, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), transportation in-country by charter bus, all exhibit and entrance fees, international health insurance, and tips for tour guide, medic/security guard, and bus driver. Included in the price above, but paid for by participants are round-trip transportation from home to departure city (probably JFK or Newark airport, estimated $300) and Passages fee ($600)
NOT INCLUDED: Expense for passport ($135) and personal expenses (est. $100—$200)
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
The generous
financial support
and trip coordination are provided by Passages.
Learn more at http://passagesisrael.org/.
DEADLINES & PAYMENTS
February 1 — Apply through Abroad Office and complete required AU paperwork
April 1 — $600 Non-refundable deposit due with Passages on-line application
February 1 — Apply through Abroad Office and complete required AU paperwork
April 1 — $600 Non-refundable deposit due with Passages on-line application
HOW TO APPLY
2. On the
left, choose 2018 AU Programs,
then Israel Study Tour page. Click Apply to Program
and complete application information.
