UMW in JapanZen & the Arts in Kyoto |
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Join Dr. Dan Hirshberg on a contemplative journey to Kyoto, Japan. This program introduces the history and doctrines of Japanese religions and focuses on the unique art forms of Zen Buddhism, which not only exemplify enlightenment but also function as complete paths to its attainment. These include garden design, bonsai tree cultivation, sumi-ink painting and calligraphy, prose and poetic composition, and the tea ceremony. Students will have the opportunity to visit sites such as Nishiki Market, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Museum, Saiha-ji & Koju-en Shohin Garden, and many more locations. AccommodationsStudents will stay in double-occupancy rooms at the Enso Ango Hotel in Kyoto. Daily breakfasts are included. CourseworkIn addition to the program travel during the summer term, students must enroll in the Spring 2020 course RELG 331UU: Zen & the Arts for 3 credits. This course satisfies the Experiential Learning OR Global Inquiry general education requirement by contract with the Faculty Director only. RequirementsStudents must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. This program is open to all UMW students regardless of major; UMW students must have completed 12 or more UMW course credits. The program is also open to non-UMW students. ScholarshipsFaculty-Led Program Scholarships are available to UMW students (deadlines apply). PaymentSee the program fees and payment due dates in the right column. Use the Make a Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program payment. Use the Special Payment option to pay a special amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award). Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck payment. Credit card payments will incur a 2.75% service fee. There is no service charge for eCheck payments. |
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