This learning experience consisting of three seminars is part of the semester-long program in Russia, The first week in Moscow will be followed by twelve weeks in Nizhnii Novgorod and a week in St. Petersburg. During the time in Nizhni Novgorod, students will spend three hours daily in Russian language study, four days a week. The seminar component described here will take place during the same four days, in the afternoon. Students are required to attend all seminar presentations as well as Russian language classes. Other readings will be suggested from a small library of pertinent materials available.
Students are to keep a daily journal to record their impressions.
The director will ask to see the journals to verify that they have been kept. When in Nizhni Novgorod, students are to attend church services every Sunday. As a group, we will visit several church services, and students are encouraged to select one congregation for regular worship. A devotional and prayer time will be followed by a discussion of issues pertinent to group life. This is an Important part of the group's being together, so students must be careful not to schedule other activities at that time.