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Wheaton in the Holy Lands Program
(click here for application and other forms)
 Wheaton in the Holy Lands is approximately 7 weeks of study, research, field experience, and living among the peoples of historical Bible lands. In this program you will learn how to integrate the biblical, theological, archaeological, historical, and cultural dimensions of the Old and New Testament and Early Church. You will be exposed firsthand to artifacts of earlier ages while simultaneously learning about the contemporary religious, political, and cultural life of modern-day peoples. Upon your return, your understanding of the biblical world will be permanently enhanced.
This year the trip will be led by Dr. George Kalantzis and Dr. Michael Graves. Departure for Israel (from Chicago) is scheduled for Sunday, May 18th, following a week of on-campus classes. Wheaton in the Holy Lands will end June 29th. There will be an informational meeting shortly after the start of the spring semester. You will be
informed of the details at a future date. All informational meetings are mandatory.
Travel Itinerary / Schedule
May 14
On-campus classes begin.
May 18
Chicago to Tel Aviv
June 8 - Sunday
Travel from Israel to Istanbul, Turkey.
June 9 - Monday: Morning tour of Istanbul and visit the Topcapi Palace.
Bosporus boat trip. Dinner and overnight at Istanbul.
Istanbul discussion (Theology Content) Book Review of "The Orthodox Church" is due.
June 10 - Tuesday: Morning flight to Izmir. A full day tour of Ephesus, the Museum and St. John’s basilica.
A late evening flight from Izmir at Istanbul.
June 11 - Wednesday: Full day tour in Istanbul. We will visit the Agia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Chora Museum, and the Grand Bazaar.
Dinner and overnight at Istanbul
June 12 - Thursday: Breakfast at 7:30. Departure at 8:30 for Greece.
We reach Kavala (ancient Neapolis) in early evening. Dinner and overnight at Kavala
June 13 - Friday: Departure for Philippi. We visit the Roman Forum, the theatre, the octagonal church and the “river of Lydia.”
We pass by Amphipolis and continue to Thessaloniki. Dinner and overnight at Thessaloniki
June 14 - Saturday: Thessaloniki city tour. We see Galerius Arch, Rotonda, The Upper (old) City, the Forum and
the church of St. Demetrios. We continue to Veria and Vergina. Dinner and overnight at Leptokarya
June 15 - Sunday: Breakfast. In the morning – Service at the Evangelical Church of Katerini. Visit the ancient city of Dion.
Dinner and overnight at Leptokarya
June 16 - Monday: We leave for Meteora. Visit the Kalambaka monasteries and icon-painting workshop.
Dinner and overnight at Kalambaka
June 17 - Tuesday: We leave for Delphi, the sanctuary and the oracle of god Apollo, the “navel” of the earth.
We continue to Athens. Dinner and overnight at Bethel (The Hellenic Scripture Union)
June 18 - Wednesday: Morning – free. In the afternoon visit the National Archaeological Museum. We continue to Cape Sounio.
Dinner and overnight at Bethel
June 19 - Thursday: We leave for a 2 days tour to Argolis. We Visit Corinth and it’s environs (Diolokos, Cenchrea, Acrocorinth).
Dinner and overnight at Nauplion
June 20 - Friday: Epidaurus and Mycenai. Return to Athens. Dinner and overnight at Bethel
June 21 - Saturday: Free day in Athens. Visit Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Mars Hill. Dinner and overnight at Bethel
June 22 - Sunday: Attend the service at the Greek Orthodox Church (Cathedral) and then the morning service at the First Evangelical Church.
Dinner and overnight at Bethel
June 23 - Monday: Free day. Option: one day cruise to Aigina, Poros, Hydra. Dinner and overnight at Bethel
June 24 - Tuesday: Travel Day/Rome Preview (New Testament Content / Theology Content)
June 25 - Wednesday: Rome
Morning - walking tour in Colosseum and Forum
Afternoon - Free
June 26 - Thursday: Rome
Morning - We’ll visit Vatican museums, Sistine chapel and St. Peter’s basilica
Afternoon - Free
June 27 - 28 Friday - Saturday: Free day in Rome
Free day
June 29 - Sunday: Transfer to airport for departure to Chicago
Wheaton in the Holy Lands ends
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For more information contact the Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
Dr. George Kalantzis (630) 752-5819
George.Kalantzis@wheaton.edu
Mrs. Ann Gerber (630) 752-5054
Ann.L.Gerber@wheaton.edu
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