An aerial view of the city of Orvieto, Italy where one of Gordon College's signature programs is located.

Residencies – Leadership for Classical Schools

Upcoming Residency Dates

2024 Cohort

  • Winter Residency: January 7-13, 2025 (San Antonio, TX)
  • Summer II Residency: July 5-19, 2025 (Wenham, MA)

2025 Cohort

  • Summer I Residency: July 5-19 ,2025 (Orvieto, Italy)
  • Winter Residency: January 4-10, 2026 (Location TBD)

  1. Intensive & interactive learning

    Complete two 3-credit courses in just two weeks! Meet your cohort in person and learn together while being taught by nationally recognized leaders.

  2. Three specific locations

    Experience the best of Boston and the North Shore of Massachusetts. Learn on-site at one of the nation’s leading classical schools. Dive deep into classical roots in Orvieto, Italy, just north of Rome.

  3. Experiential leadership opportunities

    Discover and analyze your leadership style (and understand others) through team-building and leadership development experiences.

The library and study room at Gordon College's campus in Orvieto, Italy. Gordon College students exit the chapel after an on-campus service.

Accommodations

Orvieto, Italy: As an introduction to the program, each cohort begins together in Italy. We invite you to join us at our Gordon In Orvieto campus located at the Convento Servi Dei Maria. This monastery provides housing, classrooms, and more for our students. Our beloved chef Maria prepares two family-style meals a day. The campus is also located near several convenient markets & pharmacies.

Gordon College: During your second summer residency, you will stay in on-campus housing at Gordon College. The cost for on-campus housing is in addition to tuition and includes 3 meals a day and complimentary access to the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center.

Leading Classical School: Spend your final practicum partnering with a leading classical school in the country.

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