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Biola Faculty-led Study Tours

Short-term faculty-led Study Tours — usually between one and three weeks — provide the opportunity for students to travel with Biola faculty for academic credit, expanding learning beyond the traditional classroom through real-world experiences. Tours and locations are associated with specific Biola courses and may include pre-trip assignments, “hands on'' activities, on-site lectures, biblically integrative community-based learning, and customized immersive experiences. Faculty and students travel together, extending the mission, integrity and standards of Biola University throughout the trip.

What Will I Study?

Each faculty-led Study Tour is unique, designed by Biola faculty for rich and impactful learning experiences outside of the classroom.

Here are our upcoming faculty-led study tours below:

 

Spring 2027: Art and Architecture in Spain
With Dr. Keelan Kaiser for ARTS 100 or ARTS 405

• Study Tour Dates: February 27-March 7, 2027
• Locations: Various locations in and around Seville and Barcelon
• Contact: alyse.v.mgrdichian@biola.edu
• Note: Credit for ARTS 100, ARTS 405

 

Spring 2027: Sundance Film Festival Study Tour for CMA Students with Professor Dean Yamada for CNMA 470

• Study Tour Dates: January 24–30, 2027
• Location: Boulder, CO
• Contact: suzanne.macshane@biola.edu
• Note: Only open to CMA students for CNMA 470 credit

 

Summer 2027: Spanish in Costa Rica Study Tour
With Dr. Itzel Meduri for SPAN 205, SPAN 335 or SPAN 485

• Study Tour Dates: May 9–29, 2027
• Contact: shanae.ruezga@biola.edu
• Note: Credit for SPAN 205, SPAN 335 or SPAN 485

 

Summer 2027: Biola Washington D.C. Study Tour
With Dr. Scott Waller for POSC 480

• Study Tour Dates: May 14–18, 2027
• Contact: monica.duenes@biola.edu
• Note: Credit for POSC 480

 

Summer 2027: Biola Europe Study Tour
With Dr. Aaron Kleist and Professor Jonathan Puls for ARTS 100 and ENGL 230

• Study Tour Dates:
  • May 10–21, 2027 – On campus instruction
  • May 25 (29)–June 27, 2027 – Travel dates
• Locations: London and Florence
• Contact: cassia.lee@biola.edu
• Note: Credit for ARTS 100 & ENGL 230

 

Summer 2027: Revolutionary America Historical Study Tour
With Dr. Darin Lenz for HIST 471

• Study Tour Dates: May 11-20, 2027
• Locations: Boston, MA; Lake George, NY; West Point, NY; Princeton, NJ; Philadelphia, PA 
• Contact: monicaduenes@biola.edu
• Note: Credit for HIST 471

 

Summer 2027: Europe Business Study Tour
With Dr. Rachel Bodell and Dr. Silva Mah for BUSN 450 and BUSN 344 (Can be substituted by BUSN 450)

• Study Tour Dates: 
  • Summer Session A May 1-June 26, 2027
  • Travel Dates: May 31-June 21, 2027
• Locations: London, Brussels, Paris, Geneva, Rome
• Contact: rachel.bodell@biola.edu or silvia.mah@biola.edu
• Note: Credit for BUSN 450 and BUSN 344 (Can be substituted for BUSN 450)

 

Summer 2027: Seoul Study Tour: Contemporary Art and Studio Practice
With Professor Daniel Chang for ARTS 315, ARTS 405, ARTS 462

• Study Tour Dates: May 10–June 2, 2027
• Contact: daniel.chang@biola.edu
• Note: Credit for ARTS 315, ARTS 405, ARTS 462

 

Summer 2027: Japan Film Study Tour
With Professor Dean Yamada for CNMA 359-01 credit

• Study Tour Dates: May 13–27, 2027
• Contact: suzanne.macshane@biola.edu
• Note: Only open to CMA students for CNMA 359-01 credit

 

Summer 2027: Torrey Parks Study Tour 
With Dr. Adam Johnson and Dr. Laurie Wilson for HNRS 465

• Study Tour Dates: July 20–August 5, 2027
• Location: Various National Parks
• Contact: torrey.honors@biola.edu
• Note: Only open to Torrey Honors students for HNRS 465 credit

 

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Past Study Tours

Biola Israel Study Tour

 

Oxford Study Tour

 

Puerto Rico Study Tour

 

Greece and Turkey Study Tour: The Missionary Journeys of Paul

 

Paris Study Tour

Spain & Italy Study Tour