Summer 2025 Off-Campus Programs
Wheaton College faculty design and lead a variety of summer international or domestic study programs to complement and enhance the on-campus academic experience. Here are the Summer 2025 programs (for-credit).
All Programs are subject to internal approval, minimum enrollment, and ongoing evaluation of local conditions, including enhanced health and safety reviews. All
Programs, therefore, are subject to change.
All Programs are subject to internal approval, minimum enrollment, and ongoing evaluation of local conditions, including enhanced health and safety reviews. All
Programs, therefore, are subject to change.
Arts in London
Arts in London is a four-week culture program in London, England. The program offers a variety of opportunities for students to attend concerts, theater, opera, and ballet and visit museums and art galleries while living in London. Day long excursions (Chichester, Worchester, and the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar) provide the opportunity to experience "the arts" in different areas of Britain. Learn more>>>
Arts in London is a four-week culture program in London, England. The program offers a variety of opportunities for students to attend concerts, theater, opera, and ballet and visit museums and art galleries while living in London. Day long excursions (Chichester, Worchester, and the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar) provide the opportunity to experience "the arts" in different areas of Britain. Learn more>>>
FPE Abroad | International Study Program
The FPE Abroad | International Study Program is an exciting eight-week immersion program uniquely blending the cultural, political, economic and business aspects of cultures around the globe. The program focuses on the interaction of political and economic policy, the effects of globalization on human flourishing, and the economic well-being of countries in the study area. Students take part in numerous site visits and hear lectures from business leaders and diplomats. This program features on-campus and off-campus learning, and as part of the course work, student teams, with faculty guidance, develop research projects designed to be presented at the corporate or policy executive level. Learn more>>>
The FPE Abroad | International Study Program is an exciting eight-week immersion program uniquely blending the cultural, political, economic and business aspects of cultures around the globe. The program focuses on the interaction of political and economic policy, the effects of globalization on human flourishing, and the economic well-being of countries in the study area. Students take part in numerous site visits and hear lectures from business leaders and diplomats. This program features on-campus and off-campus learning, and as part of the course work, student teams, with faculty guidance, develop research projects designed to be presented at the corporate or policy executive level. Learn more>>>
Graduate Ancient Israel Summer Program
Graduate students spend three weeks in Jerusalem taking Jerusalem University College’s intensive short-term program in Historical and Geographical Settings to discover the ways that Biblical events can be placed in their proper geographical, historical and cultural context. The next four weeks are spent participating fieldwork/excavation at Tel Shimron, a site perched high above the Jezreel Valley on the Nazareth Ridge in Israel with a commanding view of Mount Carmel to the southwest. Learn more >>>
Graduate students spend three weeks in Jerusalem taking Jerusalem University College’s intensive short-term program in Historical and Geographical Settings to discover the ways that Biblical events can be placed in their proper geographical, historical and cultural context. The next four weeks are spent participating fieldwork/excavation at Tel Shimron, a site perched high above the Jezreel Valley on the Nazareth Ridge in Israel with a commanding view of Mount Carmel to the southwest. Learn more >>>
Pilgrimage to Santiago
The Pilgrimage to Santiago is a four-week course in Spain. The French way of St. James is a museum of over 800k, where over a thousand years, pilgrims have hiked to what is thought the remains of St. James (one of the sons of Zebedee) in Santiago de Compostela. Santiago is credited with bringing the Gospel to Spain and the course will be a combination of the history of Spain, the history of the Camino de Santiago, art history, and travel as a Spiritual transformation. Students will walk the last 120k in the northern part of Spain over 18 days and will ultimately reach their destination in Santiago de Compostela where they will receive their "pilgrim" certificate. Learn more >>>
The Pilgrimage to Santiago is a four-week course in Spain. The French way of St. James is a museum of over 800k, where over a thousand years, pilgrims have hiked to what is thought the remains of St. James (one of the sons of Zebedee) in Santiago de Compostela. Santiago is credited with bringing the Gospel to Spain and the course will be a combination of the history of Spain, the history of the Camino de Santiago, art history, and travel as a Spiritual transformation. Students will walk the last 120k in the northern part of Spain over 18 days and will ultimately reach their destination in Santiago de Compostela where they will receive their "pilgrim" certificate. Learn more >>>
Printing, Propaganda, and Progress
The printing press is arguably the most revolutionary and profound agent of change the world has seen in its political, social,
religious, and economic affairs since the phonetic alphabet. In addition to contextualizing it’s influence, we explore the evolution of
the interchangeable part, the invention of the clock, representative money, the rise of capitalism, and other influences contributing
to the modern world. This program will focus on how these changes in media forms affected the religious practice and subsequent
heritage of Germany, Switzerland, Western Europe, and the globalized world as a whole. Learn more >>>
The printing press is arguably the most revolutionary and profound agent of change the world has seen in its political, social,
religious, and economic affairs since the phonetic alphabet. In addition to contextualizing it’s influence, we explore the evolution of
the interchangeable part, the invention of the clock, representative money, the rise of capitalism, and other influences contributing
to the modern world. This program will focus on how these changes in media forms affected the religious practice and subsequent
heritage of Germany, Switzerland, Western Europe, and the globalized world as a whole. Learn more >>>
Tel Shimron Excavation
Tel Shimron, an ancient city in Northern Israel with biblical and historical significance, is the location of Wheaton College’s archaeological excavation, sponsored by generous support from the Museum of the Bible. Each summer, Wheaton students have had the opportunity to join a six week dig in Israel, led by Professor of Archaeology, Dr. Daniel Master. At Tel Shimron, undergraduate Wheaton students take classes which emphasize Global Perspectives, History, Social Inquiry, and the practice of Science that meet requirements in the thematic core of Wheaton’s general education curriculum. Learn more>>>
Tel Shimron, an ancient city in Northern Israel with biblical and historical significance, is the location of Wheaton College’s archaeological excavation, sponsored by generous support from the Museum of the Bible. Each summer, Wheaton students have had the opportunity to join a six week dig in Israel, led by Professor of Archaeology, Dr. Daniel Master. At Tel Shimron, undergraduate Wheaton students take classes which emphasize Global Perspectives, History, Social Inquiry, and the practice of Science that meet requirements in the thematic core of Wheaton’s general education curriculum. Learn more>>>
Transformative Education in its European Context
This program provides students with the opportunity to read the philosophical and educational works of European Philosophers in the contexts in which they wrote them. By reading texts and visiting the educational sites that influenced their writings, students will be invited to understand what a transformative educational can mean for them as students, and for those who hope to be K-12 teachers or professors, what a transformative education might mean for their future teachers. Learn more >>>
This program provides students with the opportunity to read the philosophical and educational works of European Philosophers in the contexts in which they wrote them. By reading texts and visiting the educational sites that influenced their writings, students will be invited to understand what a transformative educational can mean for them as students, and for those who hope to be K-12 teachers or professors, what a transformative education might mean for their future teachers. Learn more >>>
Wheaton in Buenos Aires
Wheaton in Buenos Aires is an 8-week Spanish-language immersion program. Students will stay with host families in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, also known as, “The Paris of Latin America.” They will attend a local church and take a seminar course (AIS) that integrates the Christian faith with the study of Argentine culture and history. Also, the program includes various excursions: a trip to the breathtaking National Park, Iguazú Falls, a ferry ride to Colonia, Uruguay, a visit to an Argentine Estancia, or ranch, as well as various other activities in and near the city. Learn More >>>
Wheaton in Buenos Aires is an 8-week Spanish-language immersion program. Students will stay with host families in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, also known as, “The Paris of Latin America.” They will attend a local church and take a seminar course (AIS) that integrates the Christian faith with the study of Argentine culture and history. Also, the program includes various excursions: a trip to the breathtaking National Park, Iguazú Falls, a ferry ride to Colonia, Uruguay, a visit to an Argentine Estancia, or ranch, as well as various other activities in and near the city. Learn More >>>
Wheaton in France
Wheaton in France is a 4.5 week summer linguistic and cultural immersion program in Aix-en-Provence. It offers courses in advanced French language taught by native French professors and in French culture and civilization taught by Wheaton faculty. The program includes homestays and academic tours. Learn more >>>
Wheaton in France is a 4.5 week summer linguistic and cultural immersion program in Aix-en-Provence. It offers courses in advanced French language taught by native French professors and in French culture and civilization taught by Wheaton faculty. The program includes homestays and academic tours. Learn more >>>
Wheaton in Germany
Wheaton in Germany is a summer study program enabling students to build their language proficiency in German, deepen their learning through visits to sites of historical interest, and develop their intercultural competence through interactions with native speakers. Based in Munich and Berlin, the program also includes side travel to other German cities and Vienna, Austria. Learn More >>>
Wheaton in Germany is a summer study program enabling students to build their language proficiency in German, deepen their learning through visits to sites of historical interest, and develop their intercultural competence through interactions with native speakers. Based in Munich and Berlin, the program also includes side travel to other German cities and Vienna, Austria. Learn More >>>
Wheaton in the Black Hills
Wheaton in the Black Hills is a four or eight-week program held at the beautiful 50-acre Science Station campus in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The program offers students the opportunity to complete all of their CATC natural science (SP/SIP) and Advanced Integrative Seminar (AIS) requirements in one summer - living together and studying God's creation in a dynamic Christian community. Field trip excursions provide the opportunity to learn in the great outdoors. Courses are also offered for Biology, Conservation and Ecological Health, Environmental Science, and Geology majors. Learn more >>>
Wheaton in the Black Hills is a four or eight-week program held at the beautiful 50-acre Science Station campus in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The program offers students the opportunity to complete all of their CATC natural science (SP/SIP) and Advanced Integrative Seminar (AIS) requirements in one summer - living together and studying God's creation in a dynamic Christian community. Field trip excursions provide the opportunity to learn in the great outdoors. Courses are also offered for Biology, Conservation and Ecological Health, Environmental Science, and Geology majors. Learn more >>>
Wheaton in the Holy Lands
Wheaton in the Holy Lands is a study of the New Testament, Christian theology and historical geography through on-site lecture/instruction in Israel, Greece, and Rome. Students engage with issues of the theological development of the Church through the centuries, its historic faith expressions, and dialogue with other faith traditions. The six-week program offers students the experience of a lifetime, exploring the Holy Lands under the guidance and instruction of Wheaton professors and local experts. Learn More >>>
Wheaton in the Holy Lands is a study of the New Testament, Christian theology and historical geography through on-site lecture/instruction in Israel, Greece, and Rome. Students engage with issues of the theological development of the Church through the centuries, its historic faith expressions, and dialogue with other faith traditions. The six-week program offers students the experience of a lifetime, exploring the Holy Lands under the guidance and instruction of Wheaton professors and local experts. Learn More >>>
Wheaton in the Northwoods
Take a class or two at HoneyRock with WIN! Every summer, HoneyRock offers a variety of courses that meet Christ at the Core general education requirements of Wheaton College. These courses, which are open to any student, are taught in a modular and intensive format. The sessions include concentrated coursework taught by professors at HoneyRock and include pre-class and post-class work. Professors use the outdoors, the community dynamic and other activities to enhance your learning experience. Learn more >>>
Take a class or two at HoneyRock with WIN! Every summer, HoneyRock offers a variety of courses that meet Christ at the Core general education requirements of Wheaton College. These courses, which are open to any student, are taught in a modular and intensive format. The sessions include concentrated coursework taught by professors at HoneyRock and include pre-class and post-class work. Professors use the outdoors, the community dynamic and other activities to enhance your learning experience. Learn more >>>
As of July 25, 2024