Ancient & Medieval Rome: In the Footsteps of Thomas Aquinas

This is no generic study abroad program! With the Thomistic Institute, you will encounter Rome as a crossroads of intellectual traditions from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, using the life and works of St. Thomas Aquinas - one of history's most important philosophers - as a touchstone. Students enroll in courses with the Dominican friars at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (also known as the "Angelicum"), and program excursions are tailored to the history of the Dominican Order. Students explore Roccasecca (where St. Thomas was born), Fossanova (where he died), Siena (St. Catherine of Siena's hometown), and more! Students from all academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Need- and merit-based scholarships are available. This program is offered by the Thomistic Institute, an academic organization based in Washington, D.C. that promotes engagement with the Thomistic intellectual tradition on college campuses. It is not necessary to have prior involvement with the TI to apply to the program.