Study Abroad Valdosta State University Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Study Abroad Valdosta State UniversityDepartment
of Philosophy and Religious Studies

• ITALY, GREECE TURKEYMAY 15June 3, 2009

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• ROME, ITALY
• Morning arrival in Rome. Afternoon tour
  including visit inside the Colosseum, visit the
  Roman Forum and the Mamertime Prison also Circus
  Maximus. Overnight Rome.

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• PATRAS OLYMPIA - TOLO
• Approx. 800am arrive in the Greek port city of
  Patras. From here we shall drive to Ancient
  Olympia home of Olympic Games. The first Olympic
  Games took place in 776 BC. Thereafter they were
  held every 4 years. Afternoon visit to the
  archaeological site and museum. Continue to the
  seaside town of Tolo for dinner overnight stay.

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• MYCENAE EPIDAURUS
• Mycenae visit to the remains of the prehistoric
  citadel fortified with the Cyclopean Walls, the
  Lionesses' Gate, the remains of the Mycenaean
  Palace and the Tomb of King Agamemnon in which we
  will actually enter. Epidaurus the Sanctuary of
  Asclepeios, ancient god of healing. We see the
  best-preserved ancient theater in all of Greece,
  famous for the harmony of its design and the
  perfection of its remarkable acoustics, easily
  accommodating 12,000 people.

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• CORINTH
• Corinth Tour of Greek and Roman sites the
  Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the
  Bema, and Gallios Seat.

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• TOLO
• Five days will be spent at the Hotel Tolo. Days
  free for classes and enjoying the seaside resort
  of Tolo. Hotel is just a minute walk from the
  beautiful sandy beach.

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• DELPHI
• Delphi the center of the Ancient world, the
  "omphalos" (navel) of the earth - whose prestige
  extended far beyond the boundaries of the
  Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mt. Parnassos,
  in a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty and
  majesty, lies the archaeological site of Delphi.
  We visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of
  the Athenians and the Archaeological Museum
  containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek
  sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous
  athlete Aghias.

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• ATHENS
• Sightseeing tour of Athens We climb up to the
  marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous
  Parthenon and the Erechteion. Our tour continues
  with the highlights of modern Athens we pass by
  the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament
  House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium,
  Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the
  University and the National Library.

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• Three-Day Cruise on the Aquamarine from port of
  Piraeus to the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes,
  Patmos and to Western Turkey

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• MYKONOS
• Mykonos Stroll at leisure through the
  whitewashed, flower-decked alleyways of Mykonos.,
  climbing to the sculpture church of Paraportiani
  or along the waterfront of Little Venice to the
  well-known windmills.

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• RHODES, GREECE  
• Rhodes in ancient times, the Colossus of Rhodes
  was one of the seven wonders of the ancient
  world. This stronghold was built by a Crusading
  Order, which originated from Palestine. Our shore
  excursion takes us to visit the Temple of Athena
  on the majestic rocky Acropolis of Lindos, with
  the blue Aegean Sea beneath it and the
  sophisticated whitewashed artists' colony at its
  foot. Stroll around the medieval walled city
  enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere from one of the
  elegant cafes in the marina.

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• PATMOS, GREECE
• Patmos a beautiful and almost mysterious rocky
  island where the apostle John was exiled and
  wrote the Book of Revelation. On our tour we
  drive up to the Monastery of St. John the
  Evangelist where we have a wonderful view of the
  island. We also visit the Grotto of the
  Revelation.

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• KUSADASI (EPHESUS), TURKEY
• Kusadasi, Turkey /Ephesus The Apostle Paul
  preached to the Ephesians and lived here for
  three years. Walk through history along marble
  Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the
  Theater. The Temple of Diana of the streets
  lined with wonderful public buildings, among them
  the Baths of Scholastica, the Ephesians, another
  of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was
  built in this city.

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• ISTANBUL
• A short visit to the Egyptian or Spice Market
  followed by a leisurely Bosphorus Boat tour
  viewing the beauty of the European and Asian
  sides, then visit the architectural marvel of
  Aghia Sophia,.

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Courses of Study

• PHIL-4900 Special Topics In Ethics Ethics of the
  Ancient Mediterranean                  3hrs
  
• No Prerequisites Dr. Ari Santas
• A study of some of the most famous and influence
  ethical writings of the ancient world.  From the
  Pre-Socratics, to  Athenians, to the Stoics and
  Hellenistic writers, well be reading and
  discussing their cosmologies and theologies and
  they connected them to eudemoniathe good life. 
  Philosophers studied will include Heraclitus,
  Democritus, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus,
  Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius.
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• REL 3330 New Testament 3hrs
• No Prerequisites Dr. Fred Downing
• A study of the history, thought, and literature
  of the early Christian church. The study will be
  done against the historical and cultural
  background of the major archaeological sites
  which we will visit including Rome, Athens,
  Corinth, and Ephesus.

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Trip Package Includes

• AIRFARE FROM ATLANTA TO ROME AND ISTANBUL TO
  ATLANTA
  
• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION WITH MOST MEALS INCLUDED
• FERRYBOAT PASSAGE FROM ITALY TO GREECE
• THREE DAY CRUISE TO MYKONOS, RHODES, PATMOS, AND
  
  
• EPHESUS
• Comprehensive sightseeing tours with the
  services of professional local English-speaking
  government licensed guide
  
• English-speaking escorted Group Transfers
  between Airports and Hotels or Ports, transportati
  on by private, fully air-conditioned, deluxe
  motor-coaches

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Payment Schedule

• Application Fee 200
• December 1 500
• February 1 2,500
• March 1 2,469
• For more information please contact Dr. Frederick
  Downing and/or Dr. Ari Santas
  
• Please call the Philosophy and Religious Studies
  Department at 229-333-5949.
  
• Email fldowning_at_valdosta.edu for Dr. Downing
  asantas_at_valdosta.edu for Dr. Santas.