Today was our last day of class in Rome at the Pontifical University. I have to admit that I will miss climbing four flights of stairs to get to the classroom, just a little bit. Not too much, but maybe a little bit. Tonight was finally the night we went to the Musei Vaticani — … Continue reading Shushed in the Sistine Chapel by Sara-Kay West →

After a long day yesterday, we left at 9:00 to Pontifica Urbaniana University for the last time. Everyone was more or less awake, and we found our room and started right into class. We discussed Christianity, specifically, the Protestant Reformation. With Mr. Hesting in International Relations we discussed Multi-National Corporations (MNCs). We discussed if it … Continue reading Day 6:The Vatican Museums – Some of the Greatest Things I’ve Ever Seen by William Moorhead →

Today was a little different due to the fact that we had a good amount of free time to do some shopping, eat, homework, etc. After our last day of actual class at the university, we all took a trip down to the marketplace not too far from St Peter’s Basilica. There I got some … Continue reading Day 6: Sistine Chapel – 12 Years is not Enough! by Relynn Capra →

So before I start, today is my friend’s birthday and sadly I wasn’t home to celebrate it with her so I’ll just say HAPPY BIRTHDAY on here. Now to start the day. I again woke up around 5 and just listened to the outside world rise as well. Then I got ready and went to … Continue reading Zoroastrianism and an Evening at the Vatican by Daniella Sanchez →

Today was our final class day, at one of the most impressive universities I’ll ever have stepped foot in. It’s no surprise us kids were a little excited about our last day of class and looking forward to full days out in the Italian air. I know Challenger was surely looking forward to some outside … Continue reading Dodge Challenger’s Big Italy Adventure: Night at the Museum by Eritha Cainion →

On day six we had our final class in Rome. Our next and final class is not until we get back to America. In class we talked about how Christianity rose in the Roman Empire and then when it split in the protestant reformation with Martin Luther. From that point on Christianity has split many … Continue reading The Vatican Museum and the Pope’s Map Room by Cole Walters →

On day four, instead of going to our classroom in the papal university we were in St. Peter’s Basilica as the Pope was doing a bible study and giving a short speech on the church being close to the community. It was an amazing experience but it was very long. The Vatican translated the speech … Continue reading Seeing the Pope and Visiting the US Embassy in Rome! by Cole Walters →

So today we got to go to the Jewish ghetto! We got to see a bunch of Synagogues, neighborhoods, and a Jewish history museum. Plus, we went to this AMAZING pizza place and had nutella filled calzones, and they were delicious! Definitely one of the best things I’ve had so far. The Synagogues were absolutely … Continue reading Exploring the art, religion, culture and food in Rome! by Relynn Capra →

After a deep sleep, we all were fully rested and ready for class. Well, most of us. We went to a different room today for class, what was supposed to be our room yesterday. In World Religions today, Dr. Stark gave us a good lecture on Hinduism and Buddhism, where we learned about Hinduism’s caste … Continue reading Earning SPC credits while exploring the Pantheon and other Roman sites! by William Moorhead →

Today we stopped by the building that once housed Francis of Assisi, from whom the current Pope has taken his name. This man was rather revolutionary, from working the mystic angle of religion (preaching to nature, animals, and in the nude) to working on humanizing Christianity. No longer would saints be limited to people set … Continue reading Learning about Francis of Assisi by Brandy Stark →