Furthering International Understanding: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Prerequisite: None

Wintersession 2008:    Trip to Israel    January 3 – 15, 2008

 
Learn about these three major faiths in lectures given by Professor Walter Kaelber here at Wagner. Then take an exciting, fully escorted, ten-day tour of Israel.  Return to campus and participate in focus groups helping to promote dialogue and understanding. Learn from celebrated experts in the field. The escorted tour - led by Wagner Professor Rabbi Dr. Abraham Unger and Wagner College Trustee Bishop Stephen Bouman – will visit many of the major sites of Jerusalem and the surrounding area. Meet - and discuss major issues - with notable religious leaders. Cultural highlights and holy places will come alive for you and your traveling companions. Then return to campus and help make a difference in today’s world. Contribute to dialogue and understanding.

The total cost of this trip will be approximately $2,500. This will include airfare, accommodations and meals (breakfast and dinner).

For more information contact:

Professor Abraham Unger, Department of Government and Politics, abe.unger@wagner.edu, (718) 390-3297 

Professor Walter Kaelber; Department of Religion, wkaelber@wagner.edu, (718) 390-3373