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International Education

O'Dowd Hall, Room 328
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-2889
ie@oakland.edu

Office hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In-person and virtual advising hours
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m.

Walk-in advising hours
Mon - Thurs: 1 - 3 p.m.

Alex Zimmerman, Director
(248) 370-2843
azimmerman@oakland.edu

International Education

O'Dowd Hall, Room 328
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-2889
ie@oakland.edu

Office hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In-person and virtual advising hours
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m.

Walk-in advising hours
Mon - Thurs: 1 - 3 p.m.

Alex Zimmerman, Director
(248) 370-2843
azimmerman@oakland.edu

Houses of Parliament buildings and the Big Ben clock tower in London.

Cross and Crown in London, England

Oakland University's two-week faculty-led program in London. Cross and Crown will be offered as a Summer II course with the first four weeks on campus followed by two weeks in England. The course explores the establishment of the Church of England: why did the Tudors establish their own Church for England, and how does it compare to other branches of Christianity? Visit the most important centers of Anglican Christianity and the British dynasty from Windsor Castle to St. Paul's Cathedral.

Course: REL 3900: Cross and Crown (4 credits)

Program Dates: August 2024 TBD

Application Deadline: March 1 (Apply by February 1 for best consideration for scholarships)

For more information contact:

Randall D. Engle, Director of Christianity Studies
engle@oakland.edu

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Where You Will Be

In London, the students and professor will be housed in flats in Richmond Court. Full English breakfasts are included. Students will be responsible for other meals in London. With Imperial College as home base, the class will be within walking distance from tube stations and in close proximity to all things Tudor: St. James Palace, Lambeth Palace, Westminster and Whitehall. Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle are a short train ride away as well.

What You Will learn

The first half of the Cross and Crown course on campus through lectures and reading will provide historical background of the Tudor monarchy that enables understanding and analysis of the cultural development of England. The second portion of this course, two weeks in England, is designed to provide a vivid travel experience with immersion in English culture and encourages analysis of England's cultural and ecclesiastical development. Journaling and daily meetings will guide this understanding and analysis.

What To Bring

Bring layered travel clothing: England in June is most likely mild and rainy, or hot and dry. You'll want to be prepared for all types of weather. Comfortable walking shoes are a must, as is an umbrella and all bathroom necessities. Our rooms will have all linens and pillows provided.

Requirements

Students will register for the Religious Studies Special Topics class during Summer II. There are no pre-requisites. Register for the trip and make deposits. Students must have a current passport.

Cost
Tuition: 4 credits
You will be charged for these credits on your eBill at your normal rate of tuition.
Program Fee: $2,400
To be paid to OU on our MarketPlace payment system and includes: housing and most meals, ground transportation and all excursions while in England, and health insurance.
Additional Costs: $1,675
You will need additional funds for these expenses not covered by program fee. Amounts are estimated.
Airfare: $1,200  
Meals: $100
Incidental personal expenses: $200
Passport (if you don't have one): $175
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Scholarships and Financial Aid: You are able to use financial aid to cover your full cost of attendance to this program (tuition, program fee and additional costs). Scholarships are also available through your study abroad application.