Sign up now for 2013: May 18th- June 6th

This study trip will be led by Peter Smith and Arthur Stewart. Peter is an assistant professor based in the Center for Peacemaking & Conflict Studies at FPU. Arthur is based in Cape Town, raising his family and serving as a missionary in South Africa for the past nine years. Peter served under Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Zambia from 2007-2011, including some time spent in South Africa. The trip will focus on the histories and cultures of South Africa while tracing themes of reconciliation and justice.

• Engage the diversity of post-apartheid South Africa.
• Interact with people working for reconciliation and justice.
• Visit Table Mountain and Robben Island in Capetown.
• Walk through the Apartheid Museum and Soweto Township in Johannesburg.
• Embark on a safari adventure in Kruger National Park.

Cost:

About $3,600-4,000 (incl. subsidy)

Course credit:

There are three credit options for the 2013 South Africa Trip:

• 7 units of credit and meet all focus series requirements.
• 4 units of credit and meet all focus series requirements. 
• 1 unit of credit and meet half of focus series requirements.

Credit is based upon additional classes a student wishes to take in addition to the trip. Please see your advisor for more details and to make sure you can fit the credits into your program.

Important Dates:

October 30, 2012 (12:45-1:30) AIMS 113 - Informational Meeting 
December 15, 2012 - Application deadline
January 1, 2013 - Notification of acceptance 
January 15, 2013 - Non-refundable $250 deposit due
February 15, 2013 - Airfare due
April 1, 2013 - Balance due

Registration:

There are 8 - 12 student spots currently available. Register now!

Contact information:

For more information, contact Peter Smith at 559-453-3466 or peter.smith@fresno.edu.