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A Greek Odyssey: Myth and History

Dates: 29 April–16 June 2025 (approx.)
Application Deadline: 1 November 2024
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ATHENS, CRETE, DELPHI, CORINTH, OLYMPIA, PHILIPPI

Explore the rich tapestry of history and culture in the birthplace of Western civilization in spring 2025. Immerse yourself in the landscapes where philosophy, democracy, literature, drama, and important concepts of the rule of law first took shape. From the coasts of Homer’s wine-dark sea to the marbled colonnades where Plato and Aristotle debated, from the echoing theaters sacred to Dionysus to the athletic arenas of Olympia and Nemea, Greece offers a unique educational experience. Delve into the myths etched into the very stones of the temples and the time-tested traditions that still resonate in modern times. Join us to walk in the footsteps of the ancients and gain unparalleled insights into the roots of contemporary thought and society. Please contact Prof. Bay about the program and any questions you may have.

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Stephen Bay
3019 JFSB
(801) 422-1696
stephen_bay@byu.edu

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Courses

Students will enroll in the following courses while on this program:

CL CV 241—Greek Mythology (or, if necessary, CL CV 110—Intro to Classical Literature; 3 credit hours)
CL CV 201—The Classical Tradition in Western Civilization (or, if necessary, CL CV 245—The Golden Age of Greece; 3 credit hours)

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$5,300–5,700

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing, transportation within Europe, admissions to museums and cultural sites, and international health insurance coverage.

Does not include airfare to and from program, meals, or personal expenses.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Limited scholarships are available to majors and minors in the College of Humanities.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2025.

Part-time BYU students and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional fee for enrolling in the prep class.

Students should plan to join the group in London on 29 April and remain with the program until its conclusion on 16 June in Athens.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

Students will be housed in hotels.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Application Deadline: 1 November 2024
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Stephen Bay is an associate professor of classical studies. His research interests include papyrology, the ancient novel, and early Christianity. He teaches Ancient Greek and Latin language and literature courses.

3019 JFSB
(801) 422-1696
stephen_bay@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.