RELIGIOUS STUDY TOURS
Tower of David, or Citadel of Jerusalem
The Holy Land - A Biblical Seminar
This study tour of Israel and Jordan will change the way participants read and understand the Bible. Each traveler is provided a detailed study guide with scripture references in context of history, culture and geography. Our backdrop is the Roman occupation of Judea and Galilee, 40 BC - 70, which informs us of several uprisings including Jesus and The Way. Walk in the footsteps of prophets, kings, disciples, shepherds, and Yeshua. Wade in the waters of the Jordan River. Listen to the parables on the shores of Galilee. Witness the path from the city of David to the olive groves of Gethsemane. The Holy Land holds the memory and resonance of its rich history. This pilgrimage is best experienced with a lead pastor working alongside our certified Biblical scholars to share in the teaching. There are numerous sites throughout the region, and we work with you to create a bespoke itinerary to fit your curriculum. [SAMPLE 1 & SAMPLE 2]
The Library in ancient Ephesus, Turkey
Acts of the Apostles & Journeys of Paul
Our tour curriculum focuses on Paul’s first journey through Turkey chronologically through Acts 13-16, or the second missionary journey through Greece, Acts 16-21. While traveling we cross-reference Acts to the Epistles and Letters of Paul. We focus on the secterian beginnings in the context of geography, history and culture correlated to the Biblical timeline. When we travel with Paul, we meet the women that ministered and opened their homes to the first followers of the The Way. We will also discuss the origin and compilation of the Bible, and cover topics such as pseudopigraphical authors, church fathers, and the impact of Greek cosmology, and Egyptology. We provide a thorough study guide for all participants. Contact us for more information: [SAMPLE 1 & SAMPLE 2]
Wittenberg, Germany
Reformation History
St. Andrew's Castle, Scotland
Canterbury Cathedral, England
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Lutheran History (Germany)
The torch of reform that fractured the Roman empire and a move away from the Catholic church in the sixteenth century. Travel with Martin Luther through Germany as we highlight the events of the Reformation. Combine a Luther history tour with the Passion Play in Oberammergau in 2030. [SAMPLE]
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Presbyterian History (Scotland)
Trace the events, people, and places that brought Christianity to Scotland and shaped the formation of the Church of Scotland. John Knox fanned the flames of the Reformation in Scotland, and the Covenanters carried the torch. Come and learn the well preserved Presbyter history in picturesque Scotland. [SAMPLE]
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Baptist History (England)
From the Lollards of Holland to the Separatists of Lincolnshire, the road to the first Baptist congregation of believers is long and fascinating. We learn of Baptist founders John Smyth & Thomas Helwys, and evangelizers such as William Carey and Andrew Fuller who further shaped their ideology, culminating in the fiery preaching of Charles Spurgeon. Come and see the rich history of the Baptist church throughout England. [SAMPLE]
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Methodist History (England)
Follow the Wesley’s as they advance new theological ideas that split the Church of England. Or, look through the lens of the many women whose institutions and work helped spread Christian charity, teaching, preaching and service through Methodism. Each participant is given a detailed study guide.
A spiritual retreat can be added to conclude your tour. [SAMPLE]
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Anglican History (England)
The Tudor wives, lies, and multiple tries that eventually formed one of the richest church traditions in the world. There are an abundance of sites to visit. We will work with you to create a bespoke itinerary to fit your curriculum.
The Treasury, Petra -Jordan
Derinkuyu, underground city in Cappadoccia, Turkey
Wartburg Castle, Germany
Oxford University, Germany
Westminster Abbey, London
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Seeking Sophia
Before religion was codified, our ancient ancestors revered the Divine as feminine, regarding Sophia as Holy Wisdom, Earth as Mother, and Female Priestesses as spiritual guides. This pilgrimage explores that truth and the reclamation of the Divine Feminine in modern times. Starting at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, we travel Turkey to discover Çatalhöyük, Aphrodite, Artemis, Medusa, Thecla, Mary and The Beloved of Rumi’s poetry.
Cave of Mary in Sainte Baume, France
Myths, Mystics, and Marys
What do Troubadours, fairy tales, Black Madonnas, labyrinths, and caves have in common? That’s the question this tour sets out to answer. Our medieval ancestors made a real effort to preserve and safeguard beliefs surrounding Mary Magdalene, her missionary journey, and the Church of Love she seeded in Southern France. This pilgrimage is a spiritual journey following the path of “the three Marys” who went to southern France after the crucifixion of Yeshua.
Aphrodite, in ancient city of Aphrodisias, Turkey
Montserrat Monestary, Spain
