Join Miguel A. De La Torre on this Religion and the Arts in Italy Trip!
Overview
Step into a living dialogue between faith, beauty, and culture in the heart of Italy. This immersive journey invites you to explore how religion and the arts have been shaped by Italian history, from the medieval period to the contemporary moment. Centered in the Tuscan countryside near Florence, the program blends academic inquiry with on-the-ground encounters with sacred art, architecture, music, food, and daily spiritual life.
From Renaissance masterpieces to street art, monastic frescoes to modern graffiti, participants will examine how theological ideas are expressed, contested, and reimagined through artistic practice. Guided lectures, museum visits, site-specific reflections, and shared meals create a rich learning environment where intellectual curiosity meets lived experience.
Study Christianity and the Arts in Tuscany, with visits to: Florence, Montespertoli, Siena, and San Gimignano.
To learn more, contact Miguel A. De La Torre at mdelatorre@iliff.edu
Investment
The pricing for this itinerary:
12 paying participants $3865 ($3300 with scholarship)
15 paying participants $3475 ($3050 with scholarship)
18 paying participants $3305 ($2975 with scholarship)
20 paying participants $3180 ($2900 with scholarship)
$1,000 due April 1
$1,000 due July 1
Remaining Balance due September 1
Price includes ground transportation, meals, accommodations, entrance fees, and health insurance.
Price does not include airfare.
This experience is open to all! For Iliff students, this is a non-credit class, although it can be set up as an independent study.
To learn more, contact Miguel A. De La Torre at mdelatorre@iliff.edu.