SNL Study Abroad Program Courses

Need Money to Travel? Apply for the John P. McGury International Study Scholarship and The Adult Student Association Travel Fund.


Cathedrals of Britain: A Pilgramage - Spring 2010   

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. --St. Augustine

The inspiration and faith which combined to produce the magnificent cathedrals in Britain are worthy subjects of study for students of art, history, architecture and religion. This SNL travel course to some of the greatest cathedrals of Great Britain will provide opportunities for such important study. In addition, students will gain valuable understandings of religion, art, and culture by engaging with present day British culture while unraveling its rich and complex past.

From the famous pilgrimage site of Canterbury Cathedral in the southeast to magnificent York Minster in the north of England, to Salisbury and Gloucester to the West, participants will experience these awe inspiring products of human culture from both aesthetic, religious, and social perspectives. This program’s structure is that of a pilgrimage, allowing students some time for reflection as well as learning as they encounter sacred space, respond to aesthetic artifacts and religious rituals, and engage in guided inquiry about the role these institutions of religion, culture, and education played in the past and also in the present time.

Our journey of discovery will begin in London and move southward via Rochester to Canterbury, then Winchester and Salisbury, with important stops along the way, to the centerpieces of our course, Gloucester and York. We will also move backward in time by experiencing what could be understood as a Neolithic cathedral, Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The culmination of the trip will be in another kind of cathedral of art, Shakespeare’s theater at Stratford upon Avon, where so many of his history plays dramatized the lives and times of the inhabitants of the great medieval cathedrals of England.  Our ten day tour of England includes round trip airfare from Chicago, airport transfers, London city tour, ground transportation,  eleven nights hotel accommodation in mostly double rooms, breakfast each morning and some other meals, visits (including guidance and entrance fees) to Westminster, Canterbury, Southwark, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Gloucester, Lincoln, York, and Stonehenge. Cost is approximately $3,500 plus tuition.  Approximate travel dates: March 13-25, 2010. Competences: A1X, A2X, A3X, A5, E1, E2, H2X, L10, L11. Contact Dr. Susan McGury at smcgury@depaul.edu or 312-362-6736 for more information.

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AI 257 Ireland: Land, History, People, Art - Fall 2010 (Overview - Adobe Reader Required)   

The traditional fishing village of Clifden, in breathtakingly beautiful Connemara, is the setting every fall for one of Ireland's most famous arts festivals. Traditional, popular and classical musicians gather with poets, novelists, sculptors, dancers, philosophers, and artists to celebrate Ireland's unique heritage and history. Many tours of Ireland involve moving every day to see new sites. This tour is different: you stay in one place, and Ireland comes to you, in the form of the nation's most renowned artists and entertainers. Tour cost of approximately $1,485 includes travel from Shannon airport, accommodations with some meals, and entry to all concerts, readings, art exhibits, heritage walks and other activities for ten days. A one-day excursion to County Mayo will explore additional aspects of the Irish experience, focussing on the great famine of the 1840's and its impact on Irish immigration; another all-day trip takes students to medieval Galway City with its exciting cultural life. Airfare is not included so that students may arrange to stay later if they wish; tuition is separate and based on number of competences taken. Course covers Externship and Advanced Electives, or other competences by negotiation. Pre-requisite: Research Seminar for Externship/Advanced Electives; permission of mentor for other competences. For details, contact Dr. Patricia Monaghan. Dr. Monaghan has written several books on Ireland and has appeared herself as a featured artist at Clifden Arts Week.
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Colombia: Cultural Implications of Leisure - December 2009 (Syllabus or Flyer - Adobe Reader Required)   

This pioneering course will provide SNL students with the first opportunity to travel and study in South America. Cartagena, Colombia is the destination. Cartagena is one of the most visited cities in Colombia and a must see city in South America. Considered by many as one of the world's most beautiful, fascinating and romantic cities, Cartagena offers a rich sense of history, beautiful beaches, excellent food, cultural events, competitive sports, superior natural areas, and a vibrant nightlife. Its heterogeneous ethnic and racial make-up is unmatched in the world making it a perfect environment to study and experience leisure. You will be immerse in the culture, history, and leisure practices of Colombia enabling you to develop a greater understanding of the role of leisure in improving and protecting our global community. This is an excellent opportunity to earn academic credit while traveling to a warm climate during the Winter Intersession: November 29th thru December 13th. The competencies offered are A3D, H5, S1X, L10, L11. See pictures of the camp, camp kids, the beach and last year's class  (Adobe Reader Required) For more information, contact Dr. Dan Hibbler at dhibbler@depaul.edu or 312-362-5275.
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LL 302 Externship: Mindfulness Meditation Retreat at Starved Rock State Park - Spring 2010 (Syllabus - Adobe Reader Required)   

All the class meetings for this Spring, 2010 quarter Externship (L-10 &11) course will take place during a mindfulness meditation retreat at the beautiful Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center in Uttica, IL (1.5 hours drive from Chicago).  Starved Rock Lodge sits high atop a wooded bluff overlooking the Illinois River and is surrounded by the 2,630 acres of thick forests, lush canyons and sparkling waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park, the largest state park in Illinois and one of the “Seven Wonders” of Illinois.  Mindfulness meditation practices are gentle yet powerful ways of investigating and training our minds so that we can unleash and integrate our deepest human potential.  These practices have many benefits, such as improving health and well-being, enhancing performance in work, school and leisure activities, healing relationships, and deepening our sense of spirituality.  The retreat will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and conclude at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18.  All the pre- and post-retreat learning activities will take place online.  In addition to 4 credit hours of tuition, there is a he retreat fee for this course of $675.  See the syllabus for more information.  Space is very limited for this course and you must pre-register for it before January 15th, 2010 by emailing to Dr. Michael Skelley at mskelley@depaul.edu. 

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