Applications Due by March 3, 2025
See further below for application instructions.
In 2025, the Department of Religious Studies & Classics at the University of Arizona is pleased to offer scholarships to students pursuing study abroad with Arizona in Orvieto.
Enrolling in at least one of the following courses is required to be eligible for the Arizona in Orvieto Awards:
Dr. Waddell will be offering the following courses for the summer 2025 Arizona in Orvieto, Italy study abroad program:
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CLAS/RELI 305: Greek and Roman Religion (Gen Ed: Building Connections / Tier 2 Individuals & Societies). Description: This course covers the many facets of Greek and Roman religion(s), beginning in Homeric Greece and continuing to their receptions in Christianity.
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CLAS 335: The Roman Empire: Rulers and Ruled (Gen Ed Exploring Perspectives, Humanist / Tier 2 Humanities). Description: This course explores the Roman empire from the perspectives both of the ruling Romans, and of the non-Roman peoples they ruled in Italy and beyond.
- CLAS/RELI 399 - Independent Study. Please contact Dr. Waddell directly to discuss independent study options. (Only for majors/minors who have already taken the courses above and need an upper-level CLAS/RELI course.)
Application Instructions:
- Students must submit a statement of intent, which includes the following:
- At the top of your statement, please list 1) your name, 2) your university email address, 3) your major(s) and, if any, your minor(s), 4) the name of the award for which you are applying ("Arizona in Orvieto Award"), and 5) indicate which of the following courses you plan to take in Orvieto: CLAS/RELI 305 and/or CLAS 335.
- In 1-2 pages, provide a detailed statement about your interests in studying abroad, including:
- Why do you want to pursue this particular study abroad program?
- What interests you about the courses CLAS/RELI 305 and/or CLAS 335?
- What strengths and qualifications do you have that will help you make the most of this study abroad opportunity?
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The application requires a letter of recommendation from a University of Arizona faculty member. The letter of recommendation can be emailed directly to Hector Silva (religious-studies-classics@arizona.edu) by March 3, 2025, with the subject line "Arizona in Orvieto Award Application."
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Finally, applicants must submit a University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to send an unofficial transcript.
To apply, please email all application materials listed above to Hector Silva (religious-studies-classics@arizona.edu) by March 3, 2025.