Rome, Italy
An Experience Like No Other
For three months, Italy will be your classroom as you take an unforgettable plunge into the glorious past of Rome, a breath-taking walk through the monumental witnesses and imposing buildings of The City of Seven Hills. You'll see the current influences of Italian politics, religion, and customs that make Italy the complex culture that it is today. This semester combines classroom learning and guided tours of Rome to provide a unique and challenging cross-cultural setting.
While living in Rome, you will experience a variety of new cultures, gain a global perspective, and understand in a new way, the joys and challenges of serving God in a cross-cultural setting. You will enjoy rich interaction with teachers, faculty, and ministry leaders in both a classroom setting and one-to-one meetings. We believe this unique opportunity and community setting will lend itself to lifelong impact. Study abroad with us and you'll be immersed in culture, ministry, and learning.
Program Highlights
Two independent travel breaks
Experiential learning
Discipleship and community focus
Multi-day educational excursions to Florence and Greece
Weekly field trips throughout Rome
Student activities on campus
Local church connections and ministry
During your semester in Rome, you will be immersed in life in Italy while having the opportunity to learn from qualified professors teaching from a Christian worldview. Academic adventures throughout Rome, as well as excursions to Florence and Pompeii, will make you feel like you're walking through a museum! When studying abroad in Rome you will get two travel breaks during the semester for independent travel in Europe–or stay in Rome and explore it further.
Our focus on connection and community provides a space for you to live and grow holistically and intentionally while in Rome.
Our team in Rome cannot wait to help you experience the culture of Italy, explore the streets of Rome, and meet people from the community. We are excited for you to join us in Rome and explore La Città Eterna!
Meet The Team
From our program staff to our faculty–we are here to make sure that you are cared for and supported during your time in Italy.
Fall and Spring Semester Courses
You will enroll in Cultural Understanding and then may select an additional three or four courses for a total of 12-16 credits.
*You may select one of the following: Exploring the Art of Italy, International Business, or Christian Spiritual Formation and Transformation; since they are taught at the same time.
Calendar
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Sept 19 - Students depart the US
Sept 20 - Students Arrive in Rome
Sept 20-21 - Orientation
Oct 10 - Pompeii
Oct 18-21 - Independent Travel
Nov 18-20 - Greece
Nov 22-30 - Independent Travel
Dec 9-12 - Florence
Dec 13-15 - Debrief Retreat Weekend
Dec 17 - Students depart to the US
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Jan 15 - Students depart the US
Jan 16 - Students arrive in Rome
Jan 18-19 Orientation
Feb 7 - Pompeii
Feb 15-18 - Independent Travel
March 18-20 Greece
March 22-30 - Independent Travel
April 7-10 - Florence
April 11-14 - Debrief Retreat Weekend
April 15 - Students return to the US
Invest in your future!
Sign up for a summer internship in Italy!
Hear From Students
Students share about some of their favorite aspects of studying abroad in Rome–from the culture, the friendships, traveling, and to spiritual development; students from all over have had a life changing experience here in Italy.
What’s Included
Pricing Breakdown:
$14,000 - Tuition
$4,000 - Room and Board
$ 18,000 - Total Cost*
*Please connect with your college or university for exact costs. In most cases, if you are a student at one of our partner schools a semester in Rome, Italy will not cost you more than what you are currently paying for school. If you are not currently enrolled in a college or university and would still like to attend, contact us.
Cost Includes:
Tuition for 12-16 credit hours
Room and board (Some meals included)
Italian-style breakfast Monday-Friday
Chapel Dinner
One meal per day during the Florence and Greece Trips
Occasional Additional meals
Arrival and departure airport transfers in Rome
Full-time onsite staff and support
Public transportation pass for travel in Rome
Multi-day educational excursions to Florence and Greece
Select museum and excursion fees when part of a class excursion
Retreat Weekend
Student activities - weekly events designed for community building
International travel insurance
Does Not Include:
Airfare
Passport
Immunizations
Some meals
Personal expenses including but not limited to: shopping, personal needs, personal travel, and health-related expenses.