May 14-31, 2026
Christian Faith and European Culture
Questions? Call (818) 522 2661 (same number on WhatsApp)
Description:
This class surveys social, intellectual, economic, political, and religious developments which have molded France. Focus is on the role of faith within Western Civilization from the birth of the Roman Empire until the modern era.
total cost $3200 first 4 applicants
$3400 thereafter
DRAFT Schedule (subject to change)
Day 1: arrival and orientation
Day 2:
a.m. class Greco-Romans
p.m. visit Mayenne (cultural field trip)
Day 3:
a.m. class Greco-Romans: background to early Christianity
p.m: Tour Jublains Roman village
Roman banquet
Day 4: (Sunday)
a.m. class Bible Faith Reason
p.m. free time until Worship
Day 5:
a.m. class: Greco-Roman attacks on Christianity culminating in conversion of Constantine
p.m. Free/research
Day 6: Tour: Falaise Castle/Bayeux cathedral
Day 7:
a.m: class: Art Studio I: making Art and Impressionism
p.m: Tour: 13th century paper mill and Sainte Suzanne
Evening devotional
Day 8: If a Thursday
a.m. Tour: Evron market and basilica
p.m. Art Studio II: Christian Art short lecture; Studio
Day 9: Tour: Loire Valley: Chateau visit; Martin of Tours
Day 10:
a.m. Free
p.m. Workshop: paper -making
Day 11: (Sunday)
a.m. Bible Faith Reason…Medieval reading of scripture; fourfold meaning
p.m. free time until worship
Day 12;
a.m. class: Reformation and exegesis.
p.m. optional workshop: painted stained glass or illuminated manuscript
Day 13;
a.m. class: 17-18 century Christianity and European culture
pm: snail farm guided tour
18th century costumed banquet
Day 14:
a.m. free morning
p.m. class: to be announced
Evening hillside devotional
Day 15:
a.m. Mayenne (shopping etc)
p.m. Art studio plein air
Day 16:
Whole day tour: Normandy, D-Day beaches, Le Mont St Michel
Day 17:
free/rest day. pilgrimage?
Day 18:
a.m. Bible Faith and Reason : argument from design
p.m. free time until worship
Day 19: *departure
*We can pick you up, and drop you off at the nearest station: Laval or Évron, or bus station (Laval)