Travel Studies

Upcoming Travel Studies

CATH 2100 A60 Field Studies in Catholic Culture: Ireland (6-credit hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Join us on a travel study course that meanders through the dramatic landscapes of Ireland and Northern Ireland to show you the indelible mark that this land has had upon Catholicism. Discover the rich history, visit significant sites, and marvel at the monuments that illuminate how Christianity was first introduced to Ireland and how it has been shaped over time by the people here. Day trips and stays have been organized around Dublin, Belfast, and Galway to engage with some of Ireland’s most famous saints and their persistence in national ideologies. Come explore Ireland’s religious heritage.

PREREQUISITE:

Open to UM Students from all faculties. Only instructor permission is required. Apply early as course fills up quickly.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Deposit Due: 30 November 2023
Travel Fees Due: 17 January 2024
Pre-Travel Classes: 6–10 May 2024
Field Studies: 25 May–7 June 2024

FEES:

$3,000 · A $500 deposit ($200 non-refundable) reserves your place in the course. Fees include all accommodation, excursions, transportation within the country, entrance fees, and some meals. UM tuition, flights, and travel insurance are not included. Travel Fees are subject to change.

FUNDING:

Wyrsykowski Bursaries and Scholarships

Because of the generosity of the Conrad Wyrzykowski, his family and our St. Paul’s College Foundation the Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies can offer a robust and active Travel Studies program to our University of Manitoba students.It is through their gifts which support the program, scholarships, and bursaries that students can explore and participate as global citizens. Find out more here.