Program Overview

Rome, Italy (Winter) Program

The Rome, Italy (Winter) program is a two-week January program that offers students the opportunity to earn required academic credit while studying Catholic Thought with Manhattan University faculty.

Program Description

Using the city itself as the classroom, students will engage directly with churches, sacred spaces, and works of religious art that illuminate the historical development of sainthood and spiritual tradition. The program also includes an overnight excursion to Assisi, expanding the experience beyond Rome and into the broader religious and cultural landscape of Italy.

Dates Offered

• This is a two-week January program.
• Specific dates are to be determined.

Courses & Credits

• The program is open to all majors.
• RELS 216/300: Saints and Catholic Imagination

Logistics

Participants on this program will travel with a group of Manhattan University students and will be led by an MU faculty member. The program fee includes:

• Tuition
• Excursions and cultural visits
• Round-trip flights out of New York City
• Housing in shared rooms for the duration of the program
• Some meals
• International health insurance

Participation Criteria

Details regarding participation criteria, such as scholarships, Q&A, and the application process, are available for those interested in the program.

University Information

Manhattan University is a Lasallian Catholic institution dedicated to the treatment of all people with dignity and respect. It strives to create an equitably inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment, fostering a sense of belonging among all its members.