ST. PAUL’S 2 ND MISSIONARY JOURNEY & BEST OF GREECE Bethany Lutheran College RELIGION 489 and HISTORY 489 Fall 2012

INSTRUCTORS Dr. William B. Kessel Prof. Adie Harstad Bethany Lutheran College Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary [email protected] [email protected] Extension: 373 CATALOG DESCRIPTION RELG489 International Study Tour (3) Course allows the student to travel to a specific country, selected by the professor, and covers various aspects of the selected country or geographic area. (Cross-listed with HIST489.)

COURSE MATERIALS BLR 1996 Bible Lands Resource . 10 page laminated guide from IGM Holy Bible (NIV preferred) Kessel, William B. 2008 The Living Church: The New Testament (2nd ed.). Mankato: Evangelical Lutheran Synod. 2012 St. Paul’s 2 nd Missionary Journey & Best of Greece . Tour book. Valleskey, David 2002 Portrait of Paul: Making Disciples of All Nations. Milwaukee: Northwestern Publishing House. ISBN: 0-8100-1323-1

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES : Several “Objectives of the College,” as printed in the Bethany Lutheran College Academic Catalog (BLC Academic Catalog 2010, page 6) , pertain to Religion 489 and History 489. Specifically, Bethany wants students: 1. To grow in grace and in the knowledge of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by means of the Gospel. 2. To demonstrate independent critical thinking with regard to moral and spiritual issues. 3. To become responsible citizens, aware of social realities through the study of American and world cultural heritage as well as contemporary, social, economic and political issues. 4. To encourage an attitude of Christian stewardship with regard to their talents and abilities that they be used for the glory of God and the welfare of mankind.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Regarding Institutional Objective #1: By the end of this course the student: • Will have read and studied pertinent parts of the New Testament including all or portions of Acts, Philippians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and 1 and 2 Corinthians. • Will have studied the life and witness of St. Paul. • Will have made a personal inspection of many sites described and discussed in the Bible. • Will have heard devotions and participated in worship at selected Biblical sites. • Will find application in this passage, “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ” (Rom. 10:17). On this tour the Word is heard in situ . 2. Regarding Institutional Objective #2: By the end of this course the student: • Will have been introduced to numerous historical and religious traditions which, over the millennia, have converged on one geographic area. These include the cultures and beliefs of various groups including Mycenaeans, Greeks, Romans, Jews, and Christians. • Will have the opportunity to judge, from a historical/social perspective what is excellent, praiseworthy, and noteworthy and what is not. • Will be asked to apply to his/her spiritual life the words of Scripture, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8). 3. Regarding Institutional Objective #3: By the end of this course the student: • Will have been exposed through class and in person to historical and contemporary Greece. • Will peel back the historical layers of continuity and change in various areas of the social systems including the roots of Western Civilization and democracy. • Will learn of the current economic crisis in Greece and the European Union and the associated political and global implications. 4. Regarding Institutional Objective #4: By the end of this course the student: • Will have experienced the thrill of international travel to Bible sites with a diverse touring group including college and seminary students, scholars, pastors and others. The common denominator of this touring group is their shared Christian faith. • Will be invigorated in faith and action as Scripture outlines. “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:23-24).

COURSE OVERVIEW The course is divided into two halves. First, students will be expected to attend 10 one- hour sessions in preparation for a tour. The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 in Honsey Hall #313. See “Preparatory Sessions” below. Second, students will be required to go on the Greece tour which will take place May 20-30, 2013. The tour itinerary is provided below. 2

GENERAL POLICIES Attendance : “Students are expected to attend class regularly. The instructors reserve the right to lower student grades or drop students from class for excessive absences” (BLC Academic Catalog 2009-2011, page 14). Courtesy : Common courtesy is expected of all students. This includes being on time for class, doing the assigned work on schedule, and displaying proper classroom etiquette. The instructor will do everything in his power to ensure that the classroom is a place for the free exchange of ideas in a non-threatening environment. Please turn off cell phones during class time. Changes to Syllabus: The instructor reserves the right to modify, amend, or change the syllabus as the curriculum and/or program require(s).

EVALUATION CRITERIA Students are graded on the basis of several evaluation opportunities including but not limited to the following: class attendance, class participation, quizzes, papers, journaling, and touring. The point totals are as follows: Attendance 20 points 93.34-100.00 A Class Participation 20 points 90.00-93.33 A- Quizzes/Papers 40 points 86.67-89.99 B+ Journal 40 points 83.34-86.66 B Tour 100 points 80.00-83.33 B- TOTAL 220 points 76.67-79.99 C+ 73.34-76.66 C 70.00-73.33 C- 66.67-69.99 D+ 63.34-66.66 D 60.00-63.33 D- 00.00-59.99 F

Final Grade: The final grade will be issued before the tour commences. The grade will be rescinded if the student fails to go on the tour after the completion of the classes.

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PREPARATORY SESSIONS (Dates, Topics, and Reading Assignments)

TOPICS READINGS Session #1 (September 4) W. Kessel Introduction and Course Mechanics TB* Geography and V. 1-17 Session #2 (September 11) W. Kessel Minoans Mycenaeans Session #3 (September 18) W. Kessel Olympics St. Paul’s Sport Metaphors Session #4 (September 25) W. Kessel Session #5 (October 2) W. Kessel St. Paul K. 69-70, V. 19-39 St. Paul’s Mission Methods and Message V. 41-88 Session #6 (October 9) A. Harstad St. Paul’s Missionary Journeys K. 20-25 Session #7 (October 16) A. Harstad Philippians Philippians, K. 38-40 Session #8 (October 23) A. Harstad Thessalonians 1 and 2 Thessalonians, K. 42-44 Session #9 (October 30) A. Harstad Corinthians 1 and 2 Corinthians K. 28-33 Session #10 (November 6) A. Harstad Summary and Conclusion Trip Mechanics

* The tour book (TB) contains written descriptions and maps of the sites we will be visiting in Greece. Students are asked to read all pertinent entries to be covered for each session.

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Bethany Lutheran Seminary 11 Inclusive and Escorted Days

St. Paul’s 2 nd Missionary Journey & Best of Greece

Hosted by: Prof. Adie Harstad Dr. William Kessel

May 20-30, 2013

$3648 – MSP r.t. (Per person, double occupancy)

SPACE is limited to 50 persons. Additions will be wait -listed.

Meteora, Greece

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Dear Friends :

This may be one of the most remarkable tours you will ever consider. Visualize the breadth and depth of your upcoming experience

The Eastern Mediterranean gave birth to great civilizations. You will be able to walk among the ruins of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Greece and Turkey were ground zero for the earliest Christian mission work. Visit nearly a dozen biblical sites where St. Paul and others “labored in the Lord” after they entered Greece from Turkey. Gain great theological understanding as well as an appreciation of the political, economic and cultural context. Your tour will enable you to follow in exact order the footsteps of Paul through Greece on his Second Missionary Journey.

After the time of the Apostles, Christian churches developed locally. Explore three early Christian churches and monasteries to understand the joy, commitment and challenges of these early believers.

Imprint in your mind and memory the stunning geography of mountains and lowlands, islands and seas, cities and villages, relics and people. Sample modern life in this part of the world.

Please join us for this exhilarating and elevating experience in Greece as you travel with like-minded travelers on a common spiritual journey into a new dimension of understanding.

We ask that you return your registration form with your signature and deposit to assure your space.

Looking forward to learning with you!

Prof. Adie Harstad Dr. William Kessel

For more information: A. Harstad) 6 Browns Court Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 351-9333 or email: [email protected] 6

REQUESTED HOTELS: : tba KALAMBAKA: tba DELPHI: tba ATHENS: tba OLYMPIA: tba ATHENS: tba TO BE ADVISED = tba

NOTICE - Limited Group Space : Registration is limited to the first 50 persons whose form is received by IGM TOURS. Pricing for this tour was planned with the current airline fare, tax and fuel surcharges and exchange rates. These prices are subject to change and will be defined 90 days prior to departure.

PRICE INCLUDES : U.S. Airways group (non-refundable) tickets, first class hotels (twin bedded, dbl. occ.), daily itinerary meal plan, English-speaking guide, overseas porterage of only one suitcase, all entrance fees, AC coaches, one Greece domestic airfare, $99 local tips (cruise, guides, drivers, dining, hotel desks).

NOT INCLUDED : Lunches or requested personal services.

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $475.

SPECIAL TOUR FEATURES: Athens & Corinth Delphi & One Day Greek Island Cruise Olympia (birth of Olympic Games) Bible Lands Resource (Personal laminated copy)

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REGISTRATION FORM

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Here is your itinerary:

DAY 1 Mon May 20 USA DEPARTURE BLR: Daily readings will be suggested that integrate the travel experience to history and Scriptures. This group will depart on US AIRWAYS, MSP r.t. Arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure for security and check-in procedures. Each one will use one’s own passport (picture page) to inset into the computer. Request 2 boarding cards and one luggage tag. One only needs an active passport. You are flying on “ticketless tickets”. Airline computers retain everything they need to render your boarding card. Check your luggage through to Athens via Philadelphia. BLR: p. 1 - OVERVIEW: THE MISSION FIELDS.

DAY 2 Tue May 21 ATHENS, TO THESSALONIKI Arrive at Athens. Proceed into the customs area to clear luggage for the connecting flight to Thessaloniki. You will be met and escorted to your flight to Thessaloniki. The local operator will have your tickets for the ongoing flight. Upon arrival at Thessaloniki, the group will check into the hotel for rooms and evening dinner. D BLR: p. 2 The Second Journey

DAY 3 Wed May 22 EXCURSION TO PHILIPPI This morning depart for Kavala, St. Paul’s first steps on Europe. Proceed to a self-host lunch site at Philippi (adjacent to the ancient theater). Tour the city biblical sites where Paul preached his first sermon and encountered "a certain woman named Lydia." She was Europe's first convert to Christianity. Take time to consider Paul's letter to the Philippians, view the Roman City Forum and ruins of the prison into which Paul and Silas were thrown. Return to Thessaloniki, and motor by some remnants of the ancient Via Ignatia (the Roman road). In route, stop at “the Lion of Amphipolis.” Return to your lodging at Thessaloniki. BD BLR: p. 9 - #28 Philippi, p. 10 #35,

DAY 4 Thu May 23 BEREA, METEORA MONASTERIES Time permitting, this morning include sites missed on day 2, i.e., tour the city identified as Greece’s “hippest city” because of its musicians, artists, poets and the museums. Paul wrote two epistles to this important city. View the city walls of Thessaloniki (built about 315 BC), the White Tower Agios Georgios (5th century), and Monastery of Viatadon on a high cliff overview the city. Investigate the Rotonda (4th century AD) and the 5th century Church of Oasios). We will visit Berea, the church famous for its discipline of Bible study (Acts 17:1-14). Despite responses to his preaching in the synagogue, Paul was later required to depart, leaving Silas and Timothy behind. Continue to the site of

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Meteora. The site is the home of six monasteries of the Eastern Orthodox faith. It is listed as one of UNESCO ’s World Heritage sites. Since the 11 th century Meteora has been known as a place of prayer and obedience. It consists of a group of precipitous rocks crowned with monasteries. You will visit one of its most famous Greek Orthodox monasteries. Continue to your lodging at nearby Kalambaka. BD BLR: p. 2 - The Second Journey, p. 6 - #5 Berea, p. 10 - #35 Thessaloniki

DAY 5 Fri May 24 EXCURSION TO DELPHI Visit one more monastery prior to departure. At midmorning depart for Delphi, the sanctuary of the Oracle. Make a self-host lunch stop at Lamia. The ancient Greeks thought of Delphi as the center of the world. Visit the Temple of Apollo (the oracle of Apollo was alleged to tell the future of the world). Visit the Byzantine Shrine of Oasis Lukas, the Delphi Museum, the Sacred Way to the , the Temple of Marmaria, and the Kastalia Spring. Proceed to lodging at Delphi. BD BLR: p. 7 - #10 Delphi, p. 3 Greek & Roman Gods

DAY 6 Sat May 25 JOURNEY TO ATHENS This morning depart for St. Luke’s Monastery. Continue to Athens for a brief overview tour of the city and to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon visit the National Archeological Museum to explore the wonders of the ancient Greece civilization. Tonight, enjoy the Greek cuisine at the hotel. BD BLR: p. 2 The Second Journey

DAY 7 Sun May 26 ATHENS CITY TOUR Today explore the City of Pericles (Paul's era). Visit the and hike up to the Parthenon. Descend to Mars' Hill, the Court of Areopagus (Acts 17) and review Paul's encounter with the local philosophers. Walk through the Greek Forum, and pass by Hadrian's Arch, the Palace Guard, and the modern Olympiad Stadium. There will be some afternoon leisure. BD BLR: p. - The Second Journey, p. 6 Athens

DAY 8 Mon May 27 CORINTH & OLMPIA Depart for the canal linking the Corinthian Sea to the . Visit the Diolkos to view the grooved stones showing the wear of ancient slaves pulling small ships from one sea to the other. Continue to Corinth, Paul's most extensive ministry, 18 months, 51-52 AD. View excavations, the Bema seat (Paul stood in front of Gallio), Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Pirene, and visit the museum. There will be an optional hike to the adjacent in upper Corinth to view the ancient castle and the seas. Proceed to Cenchrea, the port from which Paul sailed at the end of his 2nd missionary journey 10

(Phoebe was a deaconess here). Depart for Myceane to view the (oldest example of monumental structure in Europe), palace complex and graves, theater, Temple of Streus (beehive tomb of Agamemnon). Continue to lodging at Olympia. BD BLR: P. 2 - The Second Journey, p. 7 - #9 Corinth

DAY 9 Tue May 28 OLYMPIA AND TO ATHENS Olympia is the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, which were celebrated every four years. The Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Greece, presents the long history of the most celebrated sanctuary of antiquity, the sanctuary of Zeus. He was the Greek god reputed to be the father of both gods and men. Return to Athens. BD BLR: p. 1 - Overview: The Mission Fields

DAY 10 Wed May 29 10-HR GREEK ISLAND CRUISE Embarkation is early morning. Sail on a relaxing 10-hour cruise to three Greek Saronic Islands: Aegina, Hydra, and Poros. Aegina boasts of neoclassical buildings and a busy harbor. Hydra is a magical island that attracts artists and has no motorized vehicles. Poros is a green island with sandy beaches (and coffee shops). A hot cafeteria lunch is served in the ship’s dining room. Return tonight to Athens and transfer to your hotel. Dinner tonight is self-host to permit a final experience with Greek cuisine. BL BLR: p. 3 - Mythologies & Philosophies (entire column)

DAY 11 Thu May 30 DEPARTURES FOR USA Depart this morning for the Athens Airport for the return flights to Minneapolis (MSP). The airport requires minimum 2 1/2 hours for security procedures. Fly while reliving the experiences of having walked and learned in Greece, one of the lands of the Bible. Clear customs upon arrival at the USA.

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TOUR CONDITIONS:

1. DEPOSITS: Registrations require a signed and dated IGM form and a $300 deposit per person . Late Deposit fees are : $50 for less than 100 days and $150 for less than 75 days (after invoice period) before departure.

2. FINAL PAYMENTS: Final payments must be received 60 days prior to departure. Payments received later will be assessed $50 per person and must be paid by a Cashier's Check or Money Order. If final payment is not received by 45 days prior to departure, the participant's tour space will be canceled and the deposit forfeited.

3. DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENTS: Payable to IGM TOURS.

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5. FINAL DOCUMENTS: Final tour documents (including airline tickets and any itinerary adjustments) will be available one week before departure to facilitate any last minute changes.

6. TOUR CANCELLATIONS: Written cancellations must be sent directly to IGM TOURS. Cancellations (for any reason whatsoever) are subject to an IGM $50 administrative fee. 90 days prior: an additional $150 per person. 40 days prior: the full tour price is charged. There are no refunds for international tickets once issued!

7. AIR TRANSPORTATION: US Airways group tickets are non-refundable once issued. Prices are subject to increase/changes until ticketed. Tickets do not permit changes in names, cities, or dates without penalty.

8. HOTELS: Prices are based on standard 1st class (twin bedded, dbl. occ.). If changed, similarly priced hotels are used. Single room occupants (for any reason) must pay single room surcharge at $425.

9. MEALS: Daily breakfasts & meal table d'hote meal schedules are within the itinerary. Coffee/tea are only included with breakfasts.

10. GROUP TRANSFERS & ENTRANCE FEES: Overseas group transfers and entrance fees are included. Individual transfers are not included for those who deviate from tour itineraries.

11. GUIDES: English-speaking scholarly guides are provided.

12. PORTERAGE: Overseas porterage of 1 suitcase is included. The fee for additional suitcases/flight bags is $1 per hotel.

13. LUGGAGE: Group touring is limited to one normal size suitcase (not to exceed 50 lbs), one camera case, and one flight bag.

14. PASSPORTS & VISAS: Each participant is responsible for a valid passport with 6 months validity for USA return, and must be provide a legible copy (do not fax ) to IGM Data is required for security 60 days prior to departure . Visas are not required on this tour for U.S. passports. Other than U.S. passports must advise IGM at the time of registration.

15. SMOKING POLICY: Smoking is not permitted on coaches or flights.

16. ITINERARY CHANGES: The itinerary has been planned under the direction of the tour leaders. It is possible that the daily itinerary may be adjusted by unforeseen circumstances. 12

17. PRICING FLUCTUATIONS: Tour prices are based upon current tariffs, agreements, and exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure production: July, 2012. These factors are outside the control of IGM , and will be defined by IGM about 75 days before departure .

18. DEVIATIONS/CHANGES: Deviations/changes must be requested in writing to IGM ($50 per person plus airline fees) at least 90 days before departure, and subject to airline regulations. Requests less than 90 days (invoice period) require an additional $75 fee per person. They are not accepted less than 60 days. No exceptions.

19. REFUNDS: Refunds are made only per the guidelines listed below.

20. TRAVEL INSURANCE: IGM strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance for protection of one's tour and luggage investments. Coverage may commence from the day of tour deposit throughout the tour duration.

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22. AIRLINE RESPONSIBILITY: U.S. Airways is responsible only for the air travel portion of this tour performed for it on behalf of tour participants in accordance with the terms and conditions of their individual passage contracts and subject to the applicable laws, treaties and regulations governing air transportation. Tour services, including but not limited to carriage by land or sea, guide services, hotel accommodations, restaurants and all services other than carriage by air, are furnished by contractors who are independent and do not act for or on behalf of the above airline and the above airline shall not be responsible for any act, omission or event occurring prior to the tour participants embarkation upon or after his/her disembarkation from the aircraft. The usual passage contract by the airline when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the tour participants and in purchasing a passage contract as part of this tour, the tour participant acknowledges and accepts the foregoing conditions. The above airline is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board its aircraft.

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