Eternal Cities: Assisi and Rome

University of Dallas Emeritus Professor of Art, Lyle Novinski, noted authority on Christian art and architecture, will lead a special New Year's tour to churches, sites, and museums of Assisi and Rome. Through on-site lectures and discussions he will present a cohesive picture of the influence and response of art and architecture to significant moments of Western Civilization. Eternal Cities welcomes alumni, teacher, families, and college students to experience significant art and architecture through the centuries while imbibing the history of the region.

Attention: The January 2009 Eternal Cities Trip has been Cancelled. Please feel free to fill out an inquiry form to be on our mailing list for updates for future programs for adults and familites.

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The stay in Assisi will include a visit to the great cathedrals of St. Francis with its lovely frescoes by Giotto, an artist often said to have begun the Renaissance. Other sites visited will include those that commemorate the life and achievements of St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Peter's Basilica and the astounding Vatican galleries are on Rome's itinerary, of course, along with Ancient Rome, the Spanish steps area, Piazza Navona, the Museo de Roma, St. Mary of the Angels, Capitoline Museums-the list is endless. One cannot know all of Paris or Rome in a lifetime so Professor Novinski welcomes suggestions about things participants wish to include. While in Rome, a day trip to a great hilltown, Siena, is scheduled-home of St. Catherine of Siena, the Campo Festival, and incredible Cathedral.

More About the Program

General Pricing Information

While most days two meals are included, the tour allows for dining on one's own and individual wandering and shopping. The basic tour price is being calculated to include double room accommodations, air-conditioned motorcoach, guides, entrance fees, tips, and wine and water at scheduled meals. Group flight rates are available. Participants may make their own international flight arrangements, and registered participants will receive flight request forms when information becomes available. Three college credits, undergraduate or graduate, may be earned for the study tour tuition free except for an approximately $200 recording fee.

University of Dallas alumni, teachers, and those who have been on previous Eternal Cities trips receive a 5% discount. (No more than 10% may be discounted.)

Credit Opportunity!

Although most participants do not choose to seek it, college credit is available. Participants may earn 3 college credits at no extra charge except for an approximately $200 grading/ recording fee. Graduate credit applicable to Master of Humanities or Master of Art.

If you are planning to receive credit for Eternal Cities please read the Academic Registration Information.

For More Information:

See a sample 2008 itinerary.

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Ms. Janet Johnson
Rome and Summer Programs Office
University of Dallas
1845 East Northgate Drive
Irving, TX 75062-4736
Phone: (972) 721-5181
Email: udsummer@udallas.edu