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Spain: In the Path of the Pilgrim, A Learning Journey to Sacred Sites

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Program Terms:

Spring Break

Restrictions:

DePaul University applicants only

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Spring Break

Dates / Deadlines:

Thank you for your interest in this program! We are not currently accepting applications. In general, applications open about 6 months before program application deadlines.

Fact Sheet:




Program Type:	Short-term	School/College:	School for New Learning
Service Learning:	No	Language Immersion:	No
Internship:	No	Eligible Year:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Living Arrangements:	Hotel	Host Country Language:	English
Language of Instruction:	English	Subjects Taught:	School for New Learning
Classmates from:	DePaul	Prerequisite:	None

Program Description:

This study abroad program is designed around site visits to some of the most significant centers of pilgrimage in the West. Participants will challenge themselves academically and experientially by crossing borders of centuries and civilizations. Any student of history who has also traveled mindfully knows that learning about the past can provide insights about the present as well. This pilgrimage, through its combination of background study and visits to important sites, stimulates the impulse to make new meaning by applying insights about the past to the present. Study abroad is a powerful way to achieve growth of this kind.

In this particular study abroad program, we create the conditions for learning and growth by considering pilgrimage in many of its manifestations. We will explore pilgrimage as a particular religious form in particular historical contexts, pilgrimage as a reflection of values of past cultures seen through its arts and literature, and most of all, pilgrimage in its essential form as a personal journey of self- discovery.

Our travels will take us from to rural Spanish shrines along the pilgrim's way (Way of St. James), and even to prehistoric sites with remnants of what some believe to be the earliest expressions of human worship. We will follow in the steps of earlier pilgrims throughout the journey. We will follow most literally when we travel to some of the routes of the famous Camino de Santiago di Campostela whose well- worn paths have been leading pilgrims to the shrine of St. James (Santiago) in Spain since the 11th century. Medieval pilgrims walking the 450 mile Camino expected to receive specific benefits to their lives and even their afterlives. This pilgrimage is an academic program and not designed according to precepts of a particular religion; nonetheless, as we travel together on our own personal Camino, or "Pilgrim's Way," we will return home with new knowledge and experience drawn from the past that can enrich our present and future lives.

COURSES

Students register for up to 8 credit hours (4 SNL competences). Registration can be spread over winter and spring quarter. In winter, students will participate in regular online and some on ground learning activities to prepare themselves for the experience overseas. Onsite travel takes place in during 12 days of spring break 2013. The travel phase of the program will be followed in spring quarter by the development of specific learning products through independent, faculty monitored research, writing, peer review, and final presentations.

A variety of Arts and Ideas (Humanities) and Human Community (Social Science) competences (credits) as well as advanced work such as Externship and Advanced Electives (SNL) or guided independent study are offered through this course. See Syllabus for specifics.

Non-SNL students wishing to take this program must obtain special permission from the Study Abroad Program and from their own department.

The faculty program directors are Susan McGury (smcgury@depaul.edu)and Betta Lo Sardo (blosardo@depaul.edu). For more information, contact snlinternational@depaul.edu.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

Students stay in hotel accommodations in mostly double rooms. In keeping with the pilgrimage theme, the group often stays in pilgrim's inns such as the 13th century priory. Some meals are included.

COST

All students participating in study abroad will be charged both tuition and a program fee. Tuition is billed at the students regular DePaul tuition rate based on the number of credits enrolled. Click here for the program fee for your program. Read the details carefully to understand exactly what is included. Please also note the withdrawal policy.

PASSPORT AND VISA

If you are planning to study abroad and do not have a passport, apply for one immediately. Some programs require students to obtain student visas. In that case, contact the countrys local consulate or embassy for up-to-date instructions. As of this publication, students on the England and Spain program DO NOT need a visa. Please note that visa requirements can change quickly. The Study Abroad Program will update this website to reflect changes as they become available.

ADVISOR

Questions about this program? Contact your study abroad advisor Sally Kubes at skubes@depaul.edu or visit during your advisor’s open advising hours.

DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap in admissions, employment, or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 East Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.