On site studies in Israel are conducted by the Department of Bible and Religion incorporating course work and field trips to make the study meaningful in areas of Biblical Studies, Archaeology and Historical Geography. Credit earned in this program is granted by King College for work applicable to the King program. Additional opportunities also exist for study at the Jerusalem University College through the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. In cooperation with the Jacques Lefevre Institute, King College offers the opportunity for summer study in Caen, Normandy, France. Taking morning courses taught by visiting American professors or professors from the Universit de Caen, students can earn up to 8 credit hours during the 6-week program.
Free afternoons provide the opportunity to explore the city and culture independently.
Various excursions in the region are included in the program, such as Mt. Saint Michel, Normandy D-Day beaches, Monet s gardens at Giverny, and 4 to 5 days in Paris. Beyond courses and excursions, other opportunities for enrichment include a lecture series, planned interaction with native speakers, service projects, and chapel services. Study options generally include intermediate through advanced levels, allowing students of various levels of preparation to participate in the program. Students at Council member colleges and universities are invited to apply for admission to the Oxford Summer School Program, a multi-disciplinary study of the history and development of the Renaissance and Reformation through examination of the philosophy, art, literature, science, music, politics and religion of this era. Students have the opportunity to study with the faculty of the Centre of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, which is affiliated with Oxford University's Keble College.