Cea Providence College

THE CENTER FOR THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES

R O M E , I TA LY

Offered in conjunction with

W H E N IN R OME …

Sip an espresso in a neighborhood café. Buy homemade ravioli from a nearby store. Pick fresh fruits and vegetables at the local open air market. Students experience Rome just like the locals do, while sharing apartments with peers or staying with an Italian host family.

Student housing is generally within a few blocks of the CEA Rome Center in the historic Prati or Trastevere neighborhoods, near the Vatican and close to Rome’s historic center. As students walk in the footsteps of Caesar, Michelangelo, Dante, and Raphael — as well as St. Paul, St. Peter, and the Popes who shaped Christendom — they are surrounded by the grandeur of one of the world’s most storied political, religious and economic capitals.

“I cannot begin to explain how amazing it has been to live in a city so rich in history….The experience of studying history and theology in Rome was, quite literally, a Godsend.”

J OS E P H G RA ZIA N O | FA L L ’ 12 P ROV IDE NC E CO L L E GE | M AJO R: RE LIG IO U S ST U DIE S

PONDER T HE ET ERN AL QUESTI O NS I N THE E TE R NA L CI TY.

What better place than Rome to enhance an education grounded in the tenets of Catholicism?

Providence College provides students with rich opportunities for academic achievement and personal growth in what was once the capital of the world. Hosted at the CEA Rome Center, The Center for Theology and Religious Studies offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for students to acquire a deeper knowledge of theology and a first-hand look at a culture where the secular and the religious have blended for centuries.

STRONG ACADEMICS AN CHOR TH E R O M A N E X PE R I E NCE .

As part of the program, students take a minimum of five courses (16 credits) per semester.

Participants are required to take “The New Testament in the Eternal City” and Italian language.

Other courses can be chosen across a wide variety of academic disciplines, including business, social sciences, and humanities. All courses are taught in English (except Italian language) and incorporate the city as part of the learning process.

Students may enroll in a social science course and participate in extracurricular activities, such as theatre and sports, with Italian nationals at the nearby LUISS University.

Sample CEA courses include:

Elective courses outside

The Church and Major

Angels, Demons & Artists

Social History of the

Basic Operations

of theology and religious

World Religions

in Rome: Art Through

Italian Mafia

Management

Photography in Rome

International Marketing

Contemporary Culture &

The Culture of Food

Environmental Ethics

Society

& Wine in Italy

the Ages

studies are transcribed by the University of New

The Church in

Haven (CT), CEA’s official

Today’s World

School of Record.

History and Theology

Living Italy:

of the Papacy

J O E DAY “E XCH ANGE S H ATS” WIT H P O P E FRAN CI S

“Although it is hard to take a semester off from PC, studying abroad is well worth it. The opportunity to live in another country, to immerse yourself in a different culture is an invaluable experience.”

J OE DAY | FA L L ’ 1 3 P R OV I DE N C E CO L L E G E MA JO R : H I STO RY

C U LTURAL IMMERSION ENRIC H E S TH E E X PE R I E NCE .

The Center for Theology and Religious Studies’ academic curriculum is enhanced by carefully planned co-curricular and cultural activities that engage students with the local community.

These may include required full-day academic field study opportunities, an evening at the ballet or opera, overnight excursions, climbing St. Peter’s Dome, bicycle tours, and fun local events like pizza and gelato crawls.

The Center also offers volunteer opportunities for students who desire to make a difference and actively contribute to the community. Working at a food kitchen or animal shelter are among the most popular opportunities.

SAMPLE EXCURSIONS

Providence College was founded in 1917 through a joint effort of the

S P R IN G S EMESTER Overnight trip to Tuscany: Immerse yourself in the distinct culinary culture and art of the region, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David.

Diocese of Providence and the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.

Day-trip to Assisi: Tour the town and enjoy a guided visit to the Basilica and other significant sites.

Day-trip to the Gardens of Ninfa and the Monastery of Sermoneta: Admire firsthand the art, landscapes, and culinary culture of inner Lazio.

Day-trip to Naples: Explore the city, get a guided tour of the Archaeological Museum, and enjoy an authentic Neapolitan lunch.

FALL S E MESTER Overnight trip to Campania: Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii, spend the night in Sorrento on the Amalfi coast, and explore Capri with a visit to the Blue Grotto.

Day-trip to Subiaco: Visit the Monastery and explore other historic landmarks.

Wine harvesting in Gallese: Participate in the winemaking process and savor a slow-food lunch with tastings from the vineyard.

Day-trip to Florence: Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the city and admission to the Accademia Gallery.

Explore the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance through the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and galleries.

E X P ERT FACULT Y AN D STAFF E NS U R E STU DE NT S U CCE SS .

Each year, The Center for Theology and Religious Studies is led by a visiting faculty resident director from Providence College. Faculty resident directors have included: Aurelie Hagstrom, S.T.D. | Pontifical

Patrick Reid, Ph.D. | St. Mary’s

University of St. Thomas Aquinas

Seminary and University | Specialty:

[Angelicum], Rome | Specialty: Ecclesiology

Old Testament studies

with an emphasis on the vocation, mission, and spirituality of the Laity

Dana Dillon, Ph.D. | Duke University | Specialty: Fundamental moral theology

Paul Gondreau, S.T.D. | University of Fribourg, Switzerland | Specialty: Moral theology with an emphasis on marriage, Christology, and the sacraments

with an emphasis on virtue ethics

Complementing our theology faculty are scholars from Rome’s pontifical colleges and religious organizations, who offer students unique perspectives on theology, ethics, morality, and other important issues through a colloquium series and guest lectures.

In addition to its experienced faculty, students at The Center for Theology and Religious Studies rely on CEA’s skilled staff for everything from providing health and safety tips to making sure they have all the support needed to be successful in their academic coursework and navigating cultural experiences while in Italy.

CEA ROME LEADERSHIP

José B. Alvarez, Ph.D.

Marcello di Paola, Ph.D.

Anna Felberbaum

Vice President for Program

CEA Assistant Academic Dean

CEA Program Director

With academic and operational

Dr. Di Paola coordinates the

Anna Felberbaum oversees

oversight for a variety of CEA

academic activities of the CEA

administration, student services,

locations across Europe and Latin

Rome Center. A moral and political

and institutional relations. She has

America, Dr. Alvarez ensures that

philosopher and active researcher,

more than 15 years of experience

all programs foster student learning

Dr. Di Paola studied in Utrecht,

with study abroad programs

and meet the highest education

London, Rome, and New York.

in Rome.

Management & Development

standards.

ST UDEN TS O N A TO U R TH R O U G H R O M A N R U I NS

“Studying abroad opens the door to so many opportunities that simply cannot be experienced by staying at Providence College.”

A L I PA PPANO | FAL L ’ 13 P ROVIDENCE COLLEG E M A J O R : ACCOUN TIN G

THE CEA ADVA NTAG E

To build global competence, students must be fully engaged in every aspect of the study abroad experience — from curriculum to culture.

That’s why CEA dedicates itself to comprehensive service from the planning stages to a successful return home. CEA’s advising and on-site resident staff help students select the right courses, settle into their new environments, and maximize their international experience for success in the classroom and beyond.

The CEA Rome Center

T U I T I ON AND FE ES

Providence College (PC) students pay their normal

Additional fees apply for courses taken at LUISS

tuition to PC, and non-tuition fees (including

“Guido Carli” University. Providence College pays

housing, cultural activities and administration) to

these fees for their students, while non-PC students

CEA. Non-PC students should contact their study

are responsible for paying them on their own.

abroad office for information on billing policies at their home institution. CEA automatically enrolls all

LE T YO U R R OA D LE A D TO R O M E

participants in a basic medical insurance plan

To learn more about The Center for Theology

at no extra cost.

and Religious Studies, Providence College students should contact The Center for International Studies. Students from other colleges and universities should contact CEA directly or visit ceaStudyAbroad.com/providence.

The Center for International Studies Harkins Hall 215 One Cunningham Square Providence, RI 02918-0001

Tel: +1.401.865.2114 Fax: +1.401.865.2455

providence.edu/cis

“Taking theology courses while living in the heart of the Catholic Church was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life.”

A NNA VO NAU | SPRI NG ’ 13 O H IO DO MINICAN U NIVE RS IT Y

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