Travel to the Holy Land

Walk Where Jesus Walked

June 4 - 14, 2023

A trip to Israel is a formative experience for Christians who long to walk the land where Jesus and his disciples once stood, performed miracles, ate with friends, and lived their daily lives. Experience first-hand some of the greatest sites from the bible like Bethlehem, the Mount of Olives, and the Dead Sea.

What is Passages?

The Study Center will be traveling to Israel as past of the Passages Program. This 4-minute video will give an overview of the Passages organization as well as our upcoming trip.

 
 

  • Who’s Eligible to Go?
    This trip is available for UVA undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni who have graduated from the University within the last year.

    Cost
    The trip fee is $1,980 which covers your airfare, transportation in Israel, hotels, and most of your meals.

    Itinerary
    View a sample itinerary of the trip.

  • Policies and Procedures
    Please review the Policies and Procedures document set by Passages Program for this trip.

    Waivers and Agreements
    Please review the Waivers and Agreements set by Passages Program for this trip.

  • Biblical Site Guide
    View the Biblical Site Guide as a reference for some of the locations we will be visiting on our trip.

    Packing List
    View packing list tips for this trip.

    Concerns and Tips
    View 4 Concerns and 7 Tips provided by Passages Program.

What’s Next?

  • Phase 1

    If you haven’t yet, please fill out an application.

  • Phase 2

    Travel to Israel! Our itinerary is designed to point you to the roots of your faith and introduce you to the complex landscape of modern Israel.

    We’ll visit Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Garden of Gethsemane, and more. You will hear from a diverse range of local speakers who help us understand Israeli culture, government and economy, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and geopolitical and security issues surrounding Israel.

  • Phase 3

    After returning from Israel, you’ll begin the Passages Capstone by enrolling in the Leaders Course. The Leaders Course expands upon the educational themes from the trip to Israel, and includes case studies of biblical and modern leaders. Upon completion of the Passages Capstone course, you will receive a $150 refund for your trip costs.

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    Fitz Green | fitz@studycenter.net

    Senior Director for Education and Program

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    Katie Black | katie@studycenter.net

    Director of Undergraduate Ministries for Women

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