Study Abroad

Studying abroad can be a uniquely transformative part of your college experience and can be an integral part of your Religious Studies major or minor. The Isabella Canon International Centre has several programs that are of particular interest to majors and minors in Religious Studies.

Semester-long affiliate programs

• Beijing Center - For those interested in the religious philosophies of China
• Dominican Republic – for those interested in Latin American religions (e.g. Santeria)
• Egypt – for those interested in Egyptology and Arabic studies
• Germany (Heidelberg) – for those who are interested in Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies and a whole range of Religious Studies courses (requires German proficiency)
• Israel (Haifa - new program Spring 2011) - for those wishing to improve their Arabic or Hebrew. A whole range of courses are available for those already with Hebrew proficiency
• Scotland (St. Andrew’s) – for those interested in Biblical Studies (Hebrew Bible /Old Testament, New Testament studies), theology, Christian ethics, ancient history, church history, art history, languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Arabic) Middle East Studies

Exchange programs

• Ghana – the Department for the Study of Religions at the University of Ghana near Accra offers a wide range of courses, especially in African religions and Islam in Africa
• Japan (Osaka) – for those interested in Japanese religions (Buddhism, Shinto, Zen etc.)

Winter Term GST coures of potential interest to majors/minors

These courses do not count for Religious Studies credit but may just be of interest to Religious Studies students.

• Past as Present -Rome
• China
• Hawaii
• Australia
• Cathedral
• Greece
• Holocaust Journey
• Ireland
• Peru (Inca culture)
• Mexico (Maya culture)
• Spain (Jewish Christian Muslim relations)

In addition, some students may want to study in Costa Rica or Mexico if they are interested in the ethics of sustainable development:

• Costa Rica - For those interested in the ethical issues of human rights, development, the environment, and sustainability in Latin America
• Mexico (Baja) - For those interested in the Economic and Ethical Issues in Sustainable Development