Why you should join us
Have you ever been curious what the ancient Biblical world was like? This is your chance--a once in a life time chance to follow in the footsteps of the Apostles, like the Apostle Paul and John the Revelator! During the summer of 2027, Walla Walla University students will travel to the Middle East with Dr. Cosaert and another Theology faculty member. Imagine visiting ancient cities like Ephesus, Laodicea, Patmos, Athens, Rome and more!
This special trip is guaranteed to be life-changing, and will definitely make your reading of the Bible come alive in vivid color. And if that was not incentive enough, you can even earn up to eight credits of lower and/or upper division credit that counts toward the general studies religion requirement.
This special journey promises to be life-changing, bringing history and Scripture alive in vivid color. And as an added bonus, students can even earn up to eight credits of lower- and/or upper-division religion credit that counts toward their general studies requirement.
Details about this trip in 2027 will be updated during Spring 2026.
Students must register for one of the following courses:
RELB 474 - Study Tour:- 4 hrs (Cosaert)
RELB 274 - Study Tour:- 4 hrs (Cosaert)
AND also one of the following courses:
RELB ??? - TBD
RELH 205 - Biblical Archaeology - 4 hrs (Cosaert)
RELT 202 - Christian Beliefs - 4 hrs (McVay)
Tour Requirements
Since space is limited, this tour is only available for students at Walla Walla University. The nature of this tour is also highlyrigorous with some climbing and considerable walking. Studentsmust be able to walk unassisted on uneven surfaces for an average of around 7 miles a day andwith some days over ten miles. We are unable to accommodate for special needs on the tour, since most of the sites we visit are not ADA compliant.
Available space
This special academic tour is certain to fill up quickly, so act now to reserve your space! Check out pictures from our 2011 student tour.
There are only 34spaces available, so pleaseapply as soon as possible!