It is an academic study of the dynamic Asian cultural traditions, and of their role in the modern world. The overseas study occurs each May for four weeks after spring semester, and includes selected topics from history, economics, religion, theology, literature, and philosophy with related lectures and field trips.
Each year there is a different study location for this program rotating among such places as Beijing, Xian, Tokyo, Kyoto, Bangkok, and Singapore. The courses focus on the history, thought, and contemporary cultures of each year’s site and its surrounding region. The program provides an in-depth and firsthand introduction to Asian culture.
For more information, please visit the History Department