Gordon In Orvieto

VISION
The Gordon-in-Orvieto semester program takes an experimental approach to learning in the landscape of our contemporary post-culture. The intent of the program is to foster in our students an attitude of responsive looking and listening for signs of new life in the traditions inhabited by artists and poets, saints and mystics, of the past, especially those of pre-modern Europe in Italy. With a discerning eye neither nostalgic nor ironic, we wish to explore the disintegrated fragments of the classical-Christian civilization of the West, raiding the past in order to rebuild the present. For a brief, interactive tour covering the program location and its missions, please visit the Gordon In Orvieto Tour page.

QUALIFICATIONS
While the Gordon-in-Orvieto program offers a rich experience in the arts and culture of premodern Europe, it accepts applications from any student who:

• Makes the statement of Christian faith expected of students at Gordon College
• Agrees to abide by the College's behavioral standards
• Satisfies criteria set by the Global Education Office.
• Has sophomore standing or above
• Has earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

*Non-Gordon students are welcome to apply

CREDITS
Students take an interdisciplinary course in the Cultural History of the Italian Renaissance with an integrated 2-credit course in Italian language. In addition, students select three of six courses offered in the visual arts, creative writing, history and literature for 18 academic credits in total.

DEADLINES
Fall Semester: Gordon students must submit their online seat applications for Gordon in Orvieto by February 15. All other supporting materials due by February 28. Non-Gordon applicants must submit their online application and all supporting materials by February 28.

Spring Semester: Gordon students must submit their online seat applications for Gordon in Orvieto by September 30. All other supporting materials due by October 15. Non-Gordon applicants must submit their online application and all supporting materials by October 15.

COST
Students pay normal Gordon costs* per semester including:

• Tuition
• Fees
• Room and board (equivalent to double room and meal plan 1)
• Round-trip airfare from the student's home port (maximum of $900)

An additional fee of $400 supports the costs of course-related supplies and excursions.

CONTACT
The Global Education Office
p: 978.867.4399

Dr. Liesl Smith
Assistant Director
p: 978.867.4113