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Program Overview

Ancient Greek medicine emerged at the intersection of sacred healing, philosophy, and observation, shaping ideas about health, ethics, and medical practice that continue to influence healthcare today.

This interdisciplinary, field-based course explores how Greek healing evolved from the sacred practices of Asclepius and Apollo to the ethical and clinical foundations of Hippocratic medicine. Students examine preventive care, well-being, purification rituals, therapeutic pilgrimage, sanctuary hea...

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Program Highlights

Participate in 12 faculty-led seminars covering sacred healing, Hippocratic medicine, preventive care, well-being, medical ethics, and ancient healing landscapes.
Explore ancient approaches to health and healing through case-based discussions, historical sources, and interdisciplinary learning.
Visit major healing and cultural sites in Athens, Delphi, Naxos, Delos, and Mykonos through academic field visits.
Experience Greece beyond the classroom, tracing Hippocrates’ pivotal role in the transition from sacred healing to early scientific medicine.
Experience Greece beyond the classroom, connecting ancient healing landscapes and sacred traditions with the emergence of Hippocratic and early scientific medicine.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Greece

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Classical Studies
  • Health Sciences

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • This Program is also open to Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application
  • Travel Insurance
  • Deposit

Age Requirement

18+

Starts At

  • 4 weeks: $4,050

Deposit / Application Fee

Deposit: $500

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

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