- St. Petersburg, Moscow, Russia
This Maymester program offers students unique exposure to Russian culture, history, and politics through the lens of its mystical and spiritual traditions. Through lectures and visits to museums and other places of cultural significance, students will examine how religious and spiritual practices shaped Russian history in the past and how they influence culture and politics in today's Russia. Students will explore the complex history of Orthodox Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism in Russia by visiting important worship sites, including monasteries and pilgrimage destinations, and having discussions with Russian scholars of religion and practitioners of different faiths. These experiences will be supplemented by lectures, assigned readings, and discussions that examine important foundational myths and stereotypes about Russia and its spiritual traditions.
Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
Course(s)
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REE 325
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R S 325C
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HIS 361O
/
C L 323.79
- In Search of Russia's Soul: Spiritual Traditions, Past and Present
and
L A 119 - International Learning Seminar (Spring)
Academic Information
Students will study in both Moscow (1 week) and St. Petersburg (3 weeks). Students earn 3 in-residence credits for REE 325, RS325, HIS 361, or CL323.79 while abroad. Students must take an LA 119 class during Spring 2022, meets every Wednesday from 2-3pm.
Faculty
Born and raised in Saratov, Russia, and voted "Texas 10" most popular UT-Austin professors in 2019, Dr. Alexandrova teaches a variety of courses on Russian history, culture, and language.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.0 GPA (3.0 for Graduate students)
- Open to all UT students in good standing
- No Russian language experience required
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students will stay in hostel style shared rooms in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Wifi, cooking facilities, and shared common spaces are available at housing locations. Students will be in shared rooms of 2-6 students depending on accommodation location.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2022 program fee TBD. There is a $500 non-refundable deposit. Program fee includes program activities, housing, and local transportation. Airfare, some meals and overseas insurance are not included in the fee. For more details see estimate costs below. $10,000 in scholarship funds available.
Dates:
- Program: May 24, 2022 to June 18, 2022
- Instructional: May 24, 2022 to June 18, 2022
Application Code
355133
Additional Resources
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Information Session
Frequently Asked Questions
Next Step
Application deadline for 2022 program is November 15, 2021. Info sessions 9/22 4 pm Zoom, 10/4 4 pm Zoom, 10/21 5 pm RLP 1.302E, and 11/3 2 pm RLP 1.302D. See "Information Session" link above for Zoom links. For questions contact program coordinator Julia Pfeiffer at julia.pfeiffer@austin.utexas.edu.