Geneva College

 

 

Academic Program

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The Semester in Rome investigates the humanities and arts through the lenses of the Reformed and Western traditions. 

Academic Program:      
Humanities Core    9 credits 
Italian Language and Culture   3 credits   
Book discussion (text will vary)   1 credit   
Italian Cinema  3 credits

With the exception of Invitation to the Humanities (HUM 103) which Geneva College students must complete prior to embarking on the Semester in Rome, this curricular plan allows students to complete all of their humanities core requirements in a single semester. (There are no prerequisites for non-Geneva College students.)

The Humanities block and Italian Cinema are taught by a Geneva College faculty member who lives full-time in Rome. They employ a combination of extensive field trips, discussion and classroom instruction.  

Humanities 300 is an interdisciplinary course that includes history, literature, visual art, music, architecture and philosophy. Non-Geneva students might transfer Humanities 300 back to their home institution as Western Civilization, Art History, or World Literature. Consult with your home institution for the appropriate transfer evaluation. Syllabi and course descriptions can be found here.

The three-credit Italian Language and Culture course is taught by a native Italian. In this course, students will learn practical and useful Italian.

Beyond these 12 hours (nine Humanities hours plus Italian Language & Culture), students will participate in a one-credit book discussion and the Italian Cinema course.

Field trips (including transportation and admission) are included as part of the student’s activity fee. They include, but are not limited to:

  • Colosseum
  • Palatine Hill
  • Roman Forum
  • St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Vatican Museum
  • Borghese Gallery
  • Capitoline Museum
  • Santa Maria Maggiore and many other churches throughout Rome
  • Sometimes operas and concerts are included, too!

Field trips throughout Italy are an integral part of the curriculum and include day trips and overnight excursions to Pompeii, Florence, and Venice. 



 

Point of Excellence

Geneva offers an Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) to finish a degree in Human Resources, Human Services, Christian Ministry Leadership or Organizational Development.

 
Upcoming Events
May23
ADCP Information Session
ADCP office on Geneva College campus 4:30 p.m.

Jun03
MBA Information Session
Northwood Hall, room 117 on the Geneva College campus 5:00 p.m.

ARTS & CULTURE
2013 Mancini winners
“Henries” recipients have been announced, and two performers have been selected for a trip to the national awards in NYC.
COMMUNITY
Geneva Across America is underway
Cyclists representing Geneva College and raising funds for a new scholarship begin their transcontinental journey.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Geneva College PRSSA chapter honored
The student-led organization has experienced much success in its inaugural year.
ACADEMICS
History students digitize the 1920s at Geneva
An online digital history archive has been created through a semester-long class project.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MBA program to hold information sessions
Attend a session in June, August or October to learn more about the program and the new concentrations in finance, marketing or operations.