Bhutan

Fall 12-week, 2009

The Faculty

Kerry Skora, Professor of Religious Studies
Steve Zabor, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies

The Courses

RELG 280: Bhuddhism in Bhutan

ECONOMICS 280: Bhutan:Sustainable economic Development

INTD 381: Pilgrimage to Bhutan:Tradition & Development, Buddhist Wisdom and Gross National Happiness

The Program

Students are introduced to the peoples, cultures, economy, environments, history and future of Bhutan by way of a pilgrimage. This program takes students on an intellectual quest through multiple "boundaries" of space, time, and consciousness. Each participant will explore what it means to travel from "West" to "East" and back again, thinking deeply about their pre-conceptions and newly acquired perceptions.  Students wil confront both the modern and traditional, as they travel throughout Thimphu, Trongsa, and Bumthang.  Throughout the travel, special focus will be given to sacred geography and architecture while exploring temples, monasteries, shrines, and various sacred landscapes.
 

The Travel

Students will attend eight weeks of coursework on campus prior to departure. Departure will be from Cleveland, Ohio and arrival will be in Bangkok. Students will visit Paro, Thimphu, Trongsa, Bumthang, Ura, and Gangtey, visiting and hiking to the many sites of each area. 

Travel Dates:

During the fall 12-week session, 2009

Estimated Program Costs

$5,600 (includes all travel expenses, accommodations, and meals).  Personal expenses, passport fees, and independent travel are not included.

A $75 non-refundable fee is due upon receipt of completed application.  This fee is used to pay for processing costs, and International Student Identity Card, passport holder, and luggage tags.

Application Deadline

October 3, 2008

For more information, please contact:

Study Abroad Coordinator
Hiram College
P.O. Box 67
Hiram, OH  44234
Phone: (330) 569-5160
Fax: (330) 569-5381
E-Mail: mickks@hiram.edu