Germany & Switzerland

Location: Germany and Switzerland

Semester: Spring 2025

Course Information: International Studies – 3 Credit Core Course

Course Code: IS 398 Germany

Lead Faculty: Dr. James Duncan

Travel Assistant: Professor Lindsey Privette

Course Title: Printers and Protestants: A History of the Printing Press and the Reformation

Course Description: This interdisciplinary course will examine the interplay between the emergence of the commercial printing press and the development of the Protestant Reformation. In-class study will be supplemented with a 12-day trip to Switzerland and Germany to visit the places that hosted the key moments and people of the press and the Reformation. The course will pay particular attention to Johannes Gutenberg (Mainz), Martin Luther (Wittenberg, Erfurt and Eisenach) and John Calvin (Geneva).

Travel Dates: Spring break – 2025 (March 6th – March 16th)

Estimate: $3,340.00

Housing/Accommodations: Local hotels.

Travel Itinerary: Germany & Switzerland Itinerary

Contact: jduncan@andersonuniversity.edu or studyabroad@andersonuniversity.edu for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Anderson students are eligible to enroll in an international study course (AU Abroad) with their advisor’s approval (seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshman).  GPA of a 2.5, academic advisor approval, and registration for course. You must meet the AU Abroad Scholarship eligibility to be eligible for the AU Abroad scholarship.

AU Abroad Scholarship Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to help reduce the cost of the travel fee, which is an additional charge as part of student’s registration for the program. The AU Abroad scholarship ranges up to $1,000.00 and is awarded upon eligibility, GPA and financial need.  To be eligible for the AU Abroad scholarship, students must be a junior or senior. However, students who are sophomore nursing and/or education majors are eligible for the AU Abroad scholarship. (This exception is made because nursing and education majors have limited availability for classes in their junior and senior year.) First-year students are not eligible for the AU Abroad scholarship but can register and take any international studies course with academic approval. (Please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for an AU Abroad application. In addition, the form must be taken to the Center for Global Engagement for review and approval.) The AU Abroad scholarship can only be used once during a student’s academic program.

How to Register for Class: Students can register for an international studies course by registering for the class with their semester courses during the regular semester registration cycle. Students should speak with their academic advisor regarding the IS 398 (AU Abroad) course and find out how out will fit into their academic plan before registering for the class. Each major has different requirements for the core and intercultural inquiry, therefore meet with your academic advisor before registering for the class.

Payment Details (for officially registered students only)*:

• November 11 –  $500.00
• November 18 –  $500.00
• November 25 –  $500.00
• December 2 – $500.00
• December 9 – $500.00
• December 16 – $840.00*

*Last payment minus any AU Abroad scholarship awarded.

Payment: Students will need to make payments once registration is confirmed and before the spring 2025 semester bills are due. All payments are nonrefundable. You need to be registered before payments for the course/travel fee can be made.

Non-refundable policy: View the non-refundable policy here.

Payment Link: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/BMGL9oAq

Included: Round trip airfare, breakfast at the hotel each morning, accommodations, and entrance to tours as listed on the itinerary.

Exclusions: Transportation to the airport: Please note that we do not provide transportation to the airport. Flights normally depart from ATL, GSP, or CLT. We do not provide transportation to the airport or cover the cost for this expense. It is up to you to get to the airport and back. Meals: Normally, only breakfast at the hotel is included. You are responsible for your meals, refreshments, and all food/snacks while abroad. Government Id: Passports and any required official documentation to enter the country are not covered and students are required to pay these charges. Baggage Fees: Normally on an international flight, one bag can be checked for free. Additional baggage fees whether for extra luggage or due to over luggage weight, will not be covered. Additional Tours/Sites: Entrance fees to places not listed on the official itinerary are not covered. Personal Expense: Students should bring additional funding to help cover personal expenses while abroad including funding for meals, personal expenses, gifts, etc. All students are required to complete international liability waivers. 

COVID Vaccination: Anderson University recommends students follow CDC guidance regarding vaccinations.

Passport: It is recommended that you expedite your passport application or renewal. Passports are not required at this time of course registration. However, you need a valid passport which is at least six months current to travel. Passports are taking longer to process by the US State Department. Please allow 6 months for renewals or initial passport applications.