Description

This one-of-a-kind experience combines careful theoretical study with extensive exposure to religious and cultural life during two separate, but linkable, semester-length programs. Learn religious theory and methods each semester as you travel through three countries. Engage in intensive, experiential study of the teachings, rituals and spiritual practices of the world's major religions, and explore cross-cultural issues such as identity, human rights, peace and reconciliation, and world citizenship.

Highlights

Travel to Taiwan and Thailand in the fall and India and Turkey in the spring as you study major world religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 19,650/semester

Program Fees Include:

Included in the program costs are tuition, fees, scheduled field trips, housing and some meals, insurance and international travel. Students are responsible for personal expenses.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay

Typically The Application Process Time is

two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

LIU Global's Mission Statement

LIU Global's mission is the development of well-educated world citizens, men and women from a broad spectrum of nationalities and social classes who participate in an undergraduate liberal arts program that enables them: to combine first-hand experience of diverse cultural realities with the critical study of academic disciplines and human and ecological problems; to test intellectual theories and skills against the demands of practice and service; to carry out specialized field study under expert guidance that synthesizes cross-cultural understanding; and to develop a broad world view and a level of achievement in a chosen field sufficient to prepare for a life of committed action in the interest of the world community.

Year Founded

1966