WLS Study Tours
Study Tour to Israel and Jordan – January 2025
Because of current circumstances in the Middle East, our planned tour to Israel and Jordan in January of 2025 has been cancelled. Instead we will be traveling to Greece and Italy to follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul.
The Footsteps of Paul – A Tour to Greece and Italy – January 2025
Climb steps to the Acropolis in Athens, a city where Paul proclaimed resurrection truth. Walk ruins of the town where a seller of purple came to know Christ. Visit Rome, Paul’s final destination before reaching his ultimate destination. Re-live the book of Acts as we take a 13-day journey through biblical sights in Greece and Italy. Pre- and post-tour projects will supplement learning. Pastors can earn three New Testament area credits, at no extra charge. We envision departing on January 3 and returning on January 15. Cost is around $4899 (includes airfare, accommodations, transportation, entry fees, evening meal, and breakfast). Firm dates and cost will be shared as soon as possible.
Check out the brochure and contact Professor Stephen Geiger (steve.geiger@wls.edu) for more information and to register. The registration deadline is October 7, 2024.
Lutheran Heritage Tour – May 2024
Professor Aaron Christie and Professor Joel Otto will be leading a Lutheran Heritage Tour, May 31-June 14, 2024. Prof. Christie has traveled extensively, studied, and led tours in Germany. Prof. Otto teaches the Reformation-era church history course at WLS. This is not your typical “off the rack” trip to Germany. We hope to put the Lutheran Reformation into perspective as we tour sites that stretch from the time of Emperor Constantine to the present. The sights, sounds, and tastes of our Lutheran heritage will come alive in some of our favorite places. The tour will provide the context for the Lutheran Reformation by visiting Trier, the oldest city in Germany, as well as several cathedrals constructed during the Middle Ages. Luther’s life will be explored by visiting Eisleben, Erfurt, Coburg, Wittenberg, and Eisenach. The heritage of Lutheranism will be emphasized through stops in Nuremberg, Dresden, and Leipzig. A highlight will be attending a concert of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion at St. Thomas, Bach’s church in Leipzig (pending availability).
The cost of the trip will be approximately $5,500 (includes airfare, accommodations, transportation, entry fees, and breakfast). Pastors desiring to earn STM credits may receive three credits by going on the tour. See the trip brochure for more information or contact Prof. Christie (aaron.christie@wisluthsem.org) or Prof. Otto (joel.otto@wisluthsem.org).