A One-of-its-Kind Study Abroad Experience for Graduate Students
Join us for a ten-day interdisciplinary Catholic Studies course in the heart of the Eternal City. Walk ancient Roman roads, descend into catacombs, and stand beneath Renaissance frescoes as you explore how Christians adopted, reinterpreted, and transformed their pagan cultural inheritance. From the altar of Mithras beneath St. Clement’s to Bernini’s sculptural dialogue with Ovid, this immersive experience offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness the living dialogue between faith and culture.
Highlights of the experience include:
- Private, guided site visits to the Roman Forum, Pantheon, Catacombs of San Sebastiano, Basilica of St. Clement, Borghese Gallery, and the Sistine Chapel
- Primary text discussions of Ovid, Augustine, Sallust, and more
- Seeing first-hand the ancient pagan sites still visible beneath Catholic basilicas and sacred spaces
Who
This intensive graduate course is ideal for online students, teachers, busy professionals, and lifelong learners.
When
July 2-13, 2026
Where
Students stay at the Pontifical Irish College located in the heart of Rome.
Apply
Application opens October 1, 2025. Space is limited and scholarships are available.
