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Intercultural Immersion Seminar

Travel Course: THEO 560

Dominican Republic

Spring Term 2026 Course

May 11 to May 18, 2026

This course provides students with an intercultural experience that offers students opportunities to expand their global consciousness and empathy through immersion in a culture different than their own; engage in personal reflection on their place within an interconnected world; and to cultivate meaningful relationships with their peer group and the peoples in the host cultures.
 

Itinerary

Travel Program Leaders

Dr. Greg Carey

Professor of New Testament

Jesher Velazquez

Program Coordinator, Center for Global Â鶹¹û¶³

 

Cost

  • Program Fee: $2,600, unless a Masters of Divinity student and is completely covered by tuition fees
  • Self-Pay Total Cost: $2,600
  • Your Out-Of-Pocket Cost After Masters of Divinity Credit has been Applied (Valued at $2,600 for eligible students):  $0
  • For all travelers:
    • Insurance Fee:  $90 charged directly to your Student Account
    • Recommended for Personal Funds: $250
    • Tuition: TBA

Quick Facts

  • Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
  • Program Length: 7 days
  • Credits: 3
  • Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program, who have the ability to walk 3 miles at one time. Must participate in THEO 560.
  • Language: English; Spanish helpful but not required.

All the landmarks mentioned in this itinerary will be visited. Some changes may be made in the order they will be visited depending upon the weather.

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COVID-19 Disclaimer

Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic we cannot guarantee travel or entrance into a destination or a program because of COVID-19 related delays and /or closures.  In addition, should travel occur outside of the United States or between States, we cannot guarantee re-entry with or without vaccine requirement and/or quarantine as determined by the intended destination and return location. Â鶹¹û¶³ encourages travelers to comply with the COVID vaccine entry/exit requirements as detailed by their intended destination and/or program.  Please see the complete COVID-19 disclaimer here.