Jordan Studies Program

Dates: June 14 - August 5, 2008
Cost: $4750

Students who participate in the Jordan Studies Trip will spend seven life-changing weeks working with an archaeological excavation at the site of ancient Abila of the Decapolis in northern Jordan. Much of the daytime is spent in the field, excavating several early Christian churches or an Early Bronze Age area at the site. Evenings are spent reading, relaxing, and in class sessions. Weekend trips include the incredible rose-red city of Petra, swimming in the Dead Sea, camping in a Bedouin tent in the desert, wandering the column-lined streets of ancient cities and scrambling around the Desert Castles. Students have significant opportunities to develop friendships with Jordanian nationals, including numerous home visits and outings with members of the local community.

Courses Offered:

Christian Life
Essentials of Evangelical Theology
Arts Elective
Global Studies Requirement

Team Size: 12-13
Professors: Dr. David Vila
Location: Jordan
Contact: David Vila

For More Information, contact:
Dr. David Vila
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
John Brown University
DVila@jbu.edu
(479)524-7329