REL 301G: Footsteps of Paul in Greece
Spring Break; March 7- 16, 2008
Students will explore the social and cultural world of early Christianity by following the travels of the apostle Paul throughout Greece. Special attention will be paid to locations that Paul visited during his second missionary journey as recorded in the Biblical book of Acts. These will be studied in conjunction with Pauline letters written to early Christian communities in Thessalonica, Philippi and Corinth.
This tour is open to community members. If more people apply than seats available, students will be given priority.
| March 7 & 8 - Day 1 & 2 | Depart USA/Arrive Thessaloniki, Greece |
| March 9 - Day 3 | Thessaloniki: Cultural Orientation and Introduction to the life of the Apostle Paul. Basic Greek Language Lesson. Tour of Thessaloniki including the following sites: White Tower, Arch of Galerius, St. Demetrios Orthodox Church, Roman Forum. Dinner and overnight. |
| March 10 - Day 4 | Philippi: Following breakfast we depart for Philippi. We visit the port of Philippi, the biblical city of Neapolis (today called Kavala) and tour the port and mosaic of Paul before venturing on to Philippi. At Philippi we visit the site of Lydias baptism followed by a tour of the archaeological site: Bema, Forum, Basilicas, Theater, City Walls, and traditional location of Pauls imprisonment. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. |
| March 11 - Day 5 | Berea/Vergina: After breakfast we travel to Vergina, site of the Royal Tombs and Palace of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. We explore the museum and the Macedonian Tombs with their priceless artifacts, wall paintings, and edifices. We continue our travel to Berea to see the Rostrum of Paul and the Jewish Quarter with its Synagogue. Our emphasis is upon Paul and his Synagogue Sermon (Acts 13). Afternoon hike on the Mt. Olympus range. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki |
| March 12 - Day 6 | Meteora: Departing Thessaloniki we travel to Thessaly and central Greece. We visit the monasteries of Meteora perched high atop towering rock formations. We are introduced to Eastern Orthodoxy with an orientation to basic doctrine, beliefs, and practices. During the afternoon we continue to Athens for dinner & overnight. |
| March 13 - Day 7 | Athens: Our tour of Athens includes a visit to the Acropolis, Parthenon, Erectheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylia, and Acropolis Museum. We also visit the Areopagus (Mars Hill) and examine the sermon of Paul to the Athenians. We visit the Agora museum. The afternoon brings us into the Plaka for a walking orientation of this historic district plus Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Temple of Zeus, and Hadrians Arch. Dinner and overnight in Athens. |
| March 14 - Day 8 | Corinth: Crossing the Isthmian Canal we visit ancient Corinth where we see the Temple of Apollo, agora, bema, Peirene Fountain, and Stoa. While in the agora we celebrate the Lords Supper (I Corinthians 11) and spend time in worship. We also examine Pauls cultural context of life in the urban centers of the Roman world. Dinner and overnight in Athens. |
| March 15 - Day 9 | Athens: Free Day. Optional one day island cruise (additional cost). We offer our concluding remarks on Greece and the significance of the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Closing dinner and overnight in Athens. |
| March 16 - Day 10 | Athens to USA |
Housing:
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B class hotels with private baths (doubles, triples, quads)
Program Cost:
- $2,785.00
- INCLUDED: Includes flight, hotel accommodations, all meals (except lunch on free day), guides, tips, admission to sites, and in country transportation. Three credit hour course is offered during the spring semester.
- NOT INCLUDED: Expenses for passport, beverages, telephone calls, laundry of personal items, baggage or other insurance.
Deposits and Payments:
- $500 non-refundable deposit due November 1
- Remaining balance due December 15
Cancellation Fees:
All cancellation and refund requests must be received in writing by Footstep Ministries/Greek Center for Biblical Studies. All cancellations are subject to an administration fee of $500 per person if received 60 days or more prior to departure date, $60% of tour price if received between 59-45 days, 75% of tour price if received 44-10 days and 100% of tour price 9 days or less. No shows or cancellations after date of departure, no refund whatsoever. Additional penalties may be charged by the airlines and hotels.
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