In 2012, Honors College students, faculty, staff, and alumni took study abroad trips to Italy and to Amsterdam, Berlin, and Prague. These trips follow visits to Greece and Ireland in 2011, Israel and Spain in 2010, and previous trips to places such as Turkey, Italy, France, Mexico, and others. In addition, the Center for Creative Work sponsors a study-away Artists' Retreat each spring.

Honors Study Abroad 2013: Great Britain and Ireland (June 3-18)

led by Robert Cremins

Walk Bath’s Roman ruins, hike the craggy heights of the Aran Islands, discuss Yeats in his homeland, and traipse the winding streets of Galway and Wales—all while enjoying the delights of British cuisine.

Honors Study Abroad 2014: Israel and Istanbul

led by Ted Estess, Bill Monroe, Iain Morrisson, and Jesse Rainbow

Standing at breath-taking vistas, viewing ancient crossroads, walking the paths that Biblical characters knew—this is much more than the usual shrine and souvenir shop tour. Join Professors Estess, Monroe, Morrisson, and Rainbow on a study abroad to Israel and Istanbul, guided by the legendary Stephen Langfur.

For three wonderful days we will focus on the center of Jesus’ public ministry around the regions and shores of the Sea of Galilee. We will sail the sea on a double scale replica of a fishing boat (the Jesus Boat) found in our lifetime on the northern shores of Kibbutz Nof Ginosar. On other days, we may choose to overview the route of Joshua’s victory from Gilgal over the Benjamin Plateau on the edge of Jerusalem. Or, we may choose to visit the Valley of Elah and reconstruct the battle between David and Goliath.

In Jerusalem we will sit on the Temple Steps in the Ophel Ridge and reconsider the Kingdom Parables of Jesus. One prominent Jewish scholar insists this is the one place where we may say with certainty that Jesus was at this place, and where He taught parables. We will walk on the ancient Herodian pavement when we visit the Western Wall.Come, walk, and learn the land of the Bible with us.

Read the full brochure for more information.

For more information on Honors Study Abroad, please contact Richard Armstrong at richard.armstrong@mail.uh.edu or Robert Cremins at rcremins@central.uh.edu.