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Course Information: 3 credits in RLST 261: Assisi Pilgrimage and Theological Foundations of Franciscan Leadership. This will fulfill your Integrating Faith and Practice requirement.

Pre-requisites: The pre-requisite for RLST 261 is the Theological Inquiry course (RLST 160, RLST 342, or VUSM 120). You may also take your Theological Inquiry concurrently with RLST 261 (spring 2019). Acceptance to Italy 2019 study abroad program.

Tentative Travel Dates: Tuesday, March 8 - Saturday, March 19, 2022

Cities Visited: Rome, Assisi, and Viterbo, Italy

Program Leader: Sr. Laura Nettles

Estimated Cost: $2,500-3,000*
*Based on a realistic estimate of participants. Fees may change based on final enrollment and/or exchange rate fluctuation.
Costs includes international airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, cultural activities, international health insurance, and some meals.
Cost does not include passport fees, vaccination fees, personal spending money, some meals or trip/travel insurance.
**Financial aid may be able to be applied. Please contact the Study Abroad Office to learn more about how the program costs are applied.

Housing: Shared living in monasteries.

Health & Safety: All students and trip leaders participating in university sponsored study abroad programs will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to Viterbo at least 30 days in advance of trip departure. There will be no refunds for deposits and other fees if a trip participant is prohibited from travel due to failure to provide vaccination information.

 

Apply

The following application materials are due by October 1, 2021 in order to have a complete application.

Application Requirements
  • Application Form
  • Application Recommendation Form

  • $200 Application Deposit (ONLY accepted in check or money order form, payable to Viterbo University)

  • A one-page, single-spaced, typed personal statement addressing the following:

    • What motivates you to seek this particular experience?

    • What do you believe makes you a good fit for this particular program? Consider here not only how the program might influence you, but also how your strengths might enhance the experience for your peers, those you meet along the way, etc.

 

Student Testimony:

"This trip taught me so much about myself, more than I ever thought it would. This trip helped me to openly acknowledge and to better accept my faith and I was able to grow at my own pace and desire. I made memories and friendships that will last me a lifetime. It ignited an even stronger desire to travel the world. I gained independence and confidence in myself and my abilities to handle the unexpected and unplanned. This was the trip of a lifetime and I cannot wait to go back." —Maggie, spring 2017