Reconciliation, Forgiveness, and Peacebuilding in Northern Ireland

This program has been cancelled for the Spring Break 2013 term. 

Course:  JPS 220 or THEO 303 (three credits) 
Instructors:  Dr. Mara Adams, Professor and Chair of Theology, and Dr. Jessica Gosnell, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy.
Dates:  March 8 - 17, 2013.  (This course will meet for the first half of the Spring semester at days/times agreed to by all.)
Locations:  Dublin, Ireland and Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland
Price:  $3,352 (tentative)

Program description

Northern Ireland is a young country that is burdened by "Troubles" that began in the 12th century. Since 1968, when the newest phase of the "Troubles" began, over 3,000 Catholics and Protestants have been killed in Northern Ireland due to political violence. A healthy measure of peace finally has come to the country, but significant challenges remain before a durable reconciliation between the Catholic and Protestant communities can be forged. Through on-campus coursework and a study abroad trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland, students will learn why Northern Ireland remains one of the world's most complex places to achieve lasting peace and reconciliation, and examine the innovative peacebuilding strategies being used there.   This course will receive on-site support from Tobar Mhuire Retreat Center in Crossgar, Northern Ireland. Tobar Mhuire provides immersion experiences for students, and they will arrange for our accommodations, ground transportation, site visits and guest lectures. Passionists priests live at Tobar Mhuire and they, along with the staff, will be available 24 hours/day to assist us in case of emergency. 

What is included

• Course fees
• Guest lectures
• Round-trip transportation from the Quad Cities to Dublin
• Ground transportation in Ireland and Northern Ireland
• Accommodation
• Continental breakfast
• Most dinners
• Tours and excursions
• International medical insurance with trip delay coverage

 
What is not included

• Passport fees
• Personal baggage fees
• Most lunches
• Souvenirs and spending money

How to apply

Complete the online application and submit a $500 application deposit to the Center for International Education by November 1st.

• Make checks payable to St. Ambrose University.
• The application deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
• If you are not accepted, or if the program is cancelled, the application deposit is refundable.
• If you are accepted, this deposit is non-refundable after November 1st.

Payment deadlines

• December 1st, 2012: $700 commitment fee due
• January 18th, 2013: remaining balance due

Payment details

• Submit $700 commitment fee to the Center for International Education.
• Make checks payable to St. Ambrose University.
• The commitment fee is deducted from the total program cost.
• Failure to meet payment deadlines may jeopardize your place in the program.
• The commitment fee is non-refundable after December 1st.
• Please submit your final payment to Student Account Services by January 18th.
• The final payment is non-refundable after January 18th.