When are we going?

We will depart Nashville on July 12 and return to Nashville on July 24.

Which cities will we visit?

We are based in Netanya, Tiberias, and Jerusalem.  Our trip includes sites from Israel's northern border in the Golan Heights to the Dead Sea in the south, numerous locations in and around Jerusalem, Tel Aviv/Joppa, and more.  Check out the itinerary here.

What will we do?

We learn about the geography, history, and politics of Israel, and discuss the future of the Middle East.  We also cover religion, anthropology, archaeology, and other topics.  All of the instruction occurs at site visits.  The trip is a physically active experience.  We do have a lot of fun!

Which course is associated with the trip?

The course is an upper-division political science course (PS 4850) with no pre-requisite requirements.  Students can use the course for majors or minors in Political Science, International Relations, Global Studies, and Religious Studies. Also, the class is part of the minors in Jewish & Holocaust Studies and Middle East Studies.  The course may be used in other programs with permission of the program advisor. The course is also offered as a graduate course, PS 6150. 

What is the application deadline?

There is no deadline for applications. The trip is open until full, so apply as soon as you are ready to commit. Your first payment is not due until early 2022.

How much does it cost? 

The trip cost varies depending on the number of travelers.  The estimated cost is $5,175.  The cost INCLUDES: roundtrip airfare from Nashville, private transportation in Israel, a driver, a guide, all entrance fees, iNext insurance, all lodging in Israel (double or triple rooms), and breakfast and dinner every day. Lunch daily, personal expenses, passport cost, and tuition are not included in the cost.  In-state students should receive a 25% discount on course tuition.  Scholarships are available to MTSU students enrolled in the course (see below).

Is the Israel trip more expensive than other programs?

Because we include most of the expenses in the program fee, our trip may appear more expensive.  However, you need to understand what you are paying for in the program fee (see above).  The MTSU Office of Education Abroad has created a cost comparison shee