School of Divinity Study Tour of Israel & Jordan
February 26 – March 14, 2010
Retracing the Footsteps of Jesus
and His Early Followers
Join Regent University's School of Divinity in cooperation with the University of the Holy Land on a 15-day journey through the ancient cultures of Israel and Jordan where you’ll have the opportunity to travel with Regent School of Divinity Visiting Professor Dr. Mark Wilson, leading biblical scholar of the early church with intimate knowledge of Christian sites in Asia Minor and consulting historian for the History Channel documentary on early Christians.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime study tour and spiritual adventure that will take you to significant biblical sites. This trip is open to Regent University students, alumni, staff and faculty as well as family and friends of Regent University and CBN.
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Cost: $2,499 (airfare & tuition additional) per person (double occupancy), Single Room Supplement is $590.
Registration: fill out this form »
or return to step 2 (medical release) & 3 (deposit/payment) »
Deadline: Jan. 2, 2010 - $100 non-refundable deposit; Jan. 15, 2010 - Full payment
More information: email Mark Wilson »
Price includes:
All entry fees, tips, border taxes, half-board (breakfast and dinner) accommodations as well as lunch on 5 of the field trip days outside Jerusalem and in Jordan. It also includes participating in the Dig-for-a-Day archaeological experience . A transfer to and from the Tel Aviv airport from Jerusalem is also included.
Accommodations for the trip will include the following hotels/guest houses or comparable ones: Jerusalem: Gloria or Knight’s Palace; Ashkelon: Dan Gardens; Qumran: Kibbutz Almog; Ein Gedi: Ein Gedi Kibbutz Guest House; Nazareth: Rimonim Inn; Sea of Galilee: Ein Gev Holiday Village; Amman: Geneva Hotel; Petra: Petra Palace.
Price does not include:
Transatlantic flights. If you prefer booking your ticket with an agency, Prime Travel can help you with ticketing. Contact Armağan (pronounced Armaan) at armagan@primetravel.com, 800 887 5493, or 201 825 1600 for booking assistance. A reduced group fare has been negotiated on Turkish Airlines. A single transfer from and to the Tel Aviv airport will be coordinated around the arrival time of the majority of the participants. If you are traveling at a different time, the Nesher Shuttle service is available from the airport for $12 one way to Jerusalem.
Travel insurance. All participants are required to have travel insurance that includes medical coverage. The insurance company recommended by the University for travel abroad is Wallach & Company, Inc.
Lunches. Lunch is provided on 5 of the field trip days outside Jerusalem and in Jordan.
Personal extras. Drinks other than water at meals, etc.
Students may register for three credit hours for this study tour at a significantly discounted rate (in addition to the basic trip cost).
All details are subject to change. Please refer to this page frequently for up-to-date information as details are finalized and posted.