Encounter the history of Christian martyrdom and sainthood in Rome, Italy. Examines the beginnings of martyrdom in the early church, particularly in the context of the Roman Empire, and the legacies of the apostles Peter and Paul as well as the emergence of later saints, especially in the Catholic tradition. Historical study is attentive to ways in which Christian communities construct and memorialize—through literature, art, and space—martyrs and saints. Includes additional cities beyond Rome for day trips/short stays.
Included/Not Included in Fee: Fee includes all on-site lodging, transportation, group meals, excursions & group activities, and international health & travel insurance. Not included in the fee is airfare to/from Rome or individual meals. All students who have a full meal plan at Colorado College will receive a one-block refund of their meal fund with those funds available for on-site meal costs.
Can I Apply After the Window Closes?: If the program is open for late applications, you can use the link above to apply.
Late Applications & Aid: Students who apply after the initial March 15 deadline may be at a disadvantage when seeking aid. Our aid funds are limited and may not be available to students accepted into this program after the March 15 deadline.
Withdrawal Deadline: October 1, 2026
How to Withdraw:Return to your Summit Application and use the "Request Cancellation" button to withdraw. Communicating a desire to withdraw to faculty or Global Education does not constitute an official withdrawal.
Charges for Late Withdrawal: Students accepted to this program may withdraw by October 1, 2026 with no financial commitment to the program. Late withdrawals will be billed 25% of the program fee. Withdrawal for this program during Block 4 of 2026 produces a charge of 75% of the program fee.
Heightened Physical & Psychological Requirements for All Study Away: Study Away or Abroad can be a very different experience than an on-campus course, requiring both physical and mental adjustments which may not be typical for your on-campus experience. This includes requirements for physical activity such as more extensive physical movement (walking, touring, extended sedentary time during travel, etc.), requirements to manage luggage, often on uneven terrain such as cobblestone streets or buildings without elevators, or locations with limited medical facilities, potential extremes of weather and temperature.
Housing options are also significantly different from an on-campus experience. Some programs will use family homestays while others will require students live in pairs, triples, and quads. Travel is also inherently a stressful alteration to your normal routines, with greater flexibility, adaptability and resilience required, whether it is dealing with distinct cultures, language differences, feelings of “otherness” or lack of belonging, or simply greater ambiguity and unfamiliarity with surroundings.
We recommend that all students consider these realities of study away and abroad as they consider programs. Below we will list any known expectations which the faculty have identified for their specific course.
Expectations for Study on this Program: immersion in unfamiliar community settings, housing types unfamiliar to students, or other potentially heightened-stress scenarios which may produce challenges to student mental health.
