During the fall of 2002, Dr. Sean Cridland and the department of Philosophy and Political Science at Fort Lewis College is offering a trimester abroad in Dhararmsala, India. The trimester will include 12 credits in philosophy and political science and will also offer additional credits in service learning and independent study. Courses offered are:

PS 300 Religion and Politics (4 credit hours)
Phil 261 Philosophy of Religion (4 credit hours)
Phil 321 World Religions (4 credit hours)

In addition to the fees for this course, regular tuition and student fees for in-state and out of state students apply. For more information on Fort Lewis College tuition and student fees, click here

The trimester abroad fees (to be announced shortly) will include:
All ground and air travel
Room and board in India
Fort Lewis College tuition
One month bus, boat, and camel tour of significant Buddhist sites in India
Indian tourist Visa

Not included:
Passport fees
health and travel insurance (strongly recommended)
personal expenses
immunization fees

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit India, see virtually all of the important sites of early Buddhism, experience the culture of exiled Tibet, and gain college credit. To see the photographs of the May 2001 Innovative Month in India and Dharamsala, click here

To apply for this course offering, click here