Moody in the United Kingdom | MTS GRAD ONLY

Summer 2024

THIS PROGRAM TAB FEATURES CLASSES AND PRICING OFFERED ONLY TO MOODY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY GRADUATE STUDENTS. If you are an Undergraduate student, please apply for Moody in The United Kingdom program in the tab above.

Program offering is subject to internal approval, minimum enrollment, and ongoing evaluation of local conditions, including enhanced health and safety reviews.

About the Program

Enjoy this two week program adventuring across Scotland and take one 3 credit classes toward your degree!  Highlights of the program include exploring the beautiful gothic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, exploring castles & hiking in the Highlands on a weekend trip to the Isle of Skye.

Dates

Moody in the United Kingdom runs from May 19th to June 3rd 2024. Please refer to the schedule included in the informational flyer under the quick links to the right.

Courses Offered

Costs for Moody Theological Seminary Students:

ONLY SESSION 1 & Highlands Tour: $4100 (WITHOUT AIRFARE)

Program cost includes Tuition for one class, Highlands tour, Explorer Pass in Scotland (Admission to Edinburgh Castle, Craigmillar Castle, Stirling Castle & Urquhart Castle) accommodations, medical insurance, & some meals. AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED

Program cost does not incude airfare, some meals (evening meals are not provided while in Scotland, lunch & dinner is not provided on Highlands tour). Public transportation Edinburgh is not provided. 

Physical Expectations:

There is a significant amount of walking over uneven terrain on this program. This includes cobblestone streets, hiking paths, castles. To participate in this program successfully, you should be able to climb two flights of stairs without assistance and walk at a modest pace for a mile. Trip leaders do not have the capacity to provide walking assistance to students. This trip is designed for students, and we will be staying in student accommodations. Participants are expected to be able to manage all luggage they take with them, this includes lifting luggage onto trains & public transportation, wheeling bags while walking & carrying up flights of stairs. If you have any questions or concerns about the physical expectations, please reach out to the study abroad office by e-mailing studyabroad@moody.edu.

Requirements for Preliminary Acceptance:

• Online Application
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16th, 2024.
  • Click the APPLY NOW button on the right
• GPA Requirements
  • Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to study abroad abroad. Students on academic probation are not elligible to study abroad.
• Disciplinary Background
  • Students cannot be on disciplinary probation at the time of application or at the time the student studies abroad. 
• Care & Concern Check (Part 1)
  • All study abroad participants names will be screened by the Student Life & Title IX office.
    
    • The Student Life office will identify students on disciplinary probation.
    • If the Title IX office is aware of any students who have applied for the same program who have no contact orders, students who are under Title IX sanctions, or students who have a pending matter with the Title IX office that may interfere with theirs or other’s trip experience the Title IX office can offer a recommendation for how to proceed with applicant approval.

Requirements for Official Acceptance:

• Deposit - A $500 deposit must be received by February 16th, 2024. If this poses an issue please contact the study abroad office (studyabroad@moody.edu) about setting up a payment plan.
• Deposit Payment Instructions
  For information on how to pay the deposit, reference these instructions. 

Requirements after Official Acceptance:

• Care & Concern Check (Part 2)
  • All study abroad participants require a care & concern check through the Student Life office & Title IX office with input from Health Service, Counselling Services & the Student Resource Center as appropriate. The purpose of this check is to ensure that student needs are identified and supported/accomodated adequately.
• Medical Questionaire
  • This form must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to departure
  • CLICK HERE to complete this form after you have been officially accepted to the program.
• Student Account in Good Standing
  • Students cannot have any holds on their financial account at the time of enrollment in study abroad courses. 
• Picture of Valid Passport
  • Please e-mail the first page of your valid passport to studyabroad@moody.edu
  • Passports must be vaild for six months after your return date. Therefore, any passports expiring before December 19th, 2024 will need to be renewed. If you are currently renewing your passport or ordering a new passport you are still elligible as long as your passport will be recieved before program departure.
• Visa
  • US Citizens do not need a visa to enter the United Kingdom. If you are an international student we can look at visa requirements for your passport issuing country.
• Attendance of all Pre-Trip Orientation Sessions
  • Attendance at all pre-trip orientation sessions is required for participation. Make-up sessions will be granted to students who cannot attend due to conflicts such as PCM weekly ministry, work or class.