It is one thing to read about history. It is an entirely different matter to live it—to experience firsthand the sight and sounds that have made our world what it is today. Augustine once said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
With this in mind, Northland Study Tours aren’t designed to simply see sights, they are designed to change lives. Imagine walking the same paths where Socrates and Plato contemplated issues of life, standing in the forum where thousands cheered the returning soldiers who conquered the world, or marveling at the ceiling of the Sistine chapel knowing you have encountered the work of a genius. Even more sobering, imagine standing on Mars Hill where Paul boldly proclaimed Christ, or in front of the Bema in Corinth where Gallio refused to condemn Paul, or in the Mamertine prison in Rome where Paul waited to hear the outcome of his appeal to Caesar.
Whether you choose to pursue the academic rigor characteristic of the for-credit option, explore the provided resources at your convenience, or simply go and experience the lands of Greece and Italy without any obligation at all, it is our desire that you will return with a depth of understanding of both the New Testament and the pillars of the Western world and will be empowered to passionately live and communicate what you experience.
For more information on this year’s study tour, click here to view the brochure or click here to e-mail the CGO.