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This Summer School course will provide an overview of one of the key trends in soft and hard security dilemmas and opportunities of the Baltics states. The objective will be to expose students to the latest trends in soft and hard security dilemmas (with more practical examples), including, countering disinformation, critical thinking, media literacy, propaganda and emotions and their impacts on large scale groups.

•••••••••••••• course director S. Struberga level Bachelor period 17 July 2023 - 28 July 2023 credits 6 ECTS course fee € 750

European Encounters: Diversity and Integration from West to East

Faculty of Humanities (UU), in cooperation with University of Latvia

SPECIAL TRACK

This track is a joint programme on European integration by the Summer School of Utrecht University and the University of Latvia. The aim of the course is to introduce the diversity and unity of European identities, the European Union, (shared) foreign policy, security dilemmas and new challenges. The course delves into the different and diverse political and economic perspectives that can be found in Europe, and provides an insight into the Baltic States, going from the past to the future.

•••••••••••••• course director Dr. R. Biasillo & S. Struberga level Bachelor period 3 July 2023 - 28 July 2023 credits 10 ECTS course fee € 1600 housing fee € 400

The Making of Europe: Rise of Civilization

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

This two-week course will bring you to the heart of Rome, where you will learn about the political, social and religious history behind the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages and the birth of the Renaissance and Baroque. You will study the astonishing Italian accomplishments of the ancient to the early modern era. You will also visit a variety of beautiful ancient sites in the city such as the Pantheon, Colosseum and many more.

•••••••••••••• course director T. van Leuveren & J. Weerkamp level Bachelor period 3 July 2023 - 14 July 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 1050 housing fee € 400

Founding Europe: From Antiquity to the 19th Century

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

SPECIAL TRACK

Come and study in two of the most exciting cities of Europe: Rome and Utrecht! You will dive into the exhilarating history of Europe, from the rise of civilization in Antiquity to the modern era of the 19th century. Together, these courses will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the history of these cities and nations, as well as an exciting overview of the history and workings of Europe.

•••••••••••••• course director T. van Leuveren, J. Weerkamp & M. Paulusse MA level Bachelor period 3 July 2023 - 28 July 2023 credits 8 ECTS course fee € 1900 housing fee € 800

The Making of Europe: From the 20th to the 21st Century

Freie Universität Berlin

This course will offer you the opportunity to step into history. This historical journey, which illuminates Europe from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century, will help you to understand the many social, historical, religious and cultural factors that came to shape modern Europe. This course provides an overview of the political, socio-economic, and cultural developments that shaped Europe throughout the 20th century and the first decades of the 21th century.

•••••••••••••• course director Dr. Stefan Cetkovic level Bachelor period 31 July 2023 - 11 August 2023 credits 5 ECTS course fee € 1430 housing fee € 400

The Rise of Modern Europe

Faculty of Humanities (UU), in cooperation with Freie Universität Berlin

SPECIAL TRACK

Seize the opportunity to stay in two of the most exciting cities of Europe: Utrecht and Berlin, and travel back in time! The two parts of this programme will provide you with an exciting Dutch and German outlook on the history of Europe and help you understand the different factors that came to shape modern Europe. You will immerse yourself in Europe’s history and culture from the Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century and visit many of its actual physical remains.

•••••••••••••• course director M. Paulusse MA & Dr. S. Cetkovic level Bachelor period 17 July 2023 - 11 August 2023 credits 9 ECTS course fee € 1900 housing fee € 800

Old Catholic Theology

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

SPECIAL TRACK

Communion as Calling and Challenge

This track consists of two connected courses that offers an introduction to Old Catholic theology in its ecumenical context and the possibility to deepen your understanding of Old Catholic Theology by in-depth classes related to the subject of Communion. Old Catholic theology is understood as the main theological currents as they exist in the Union of Utrecht of Old Catholic Churches. The courses in the first week will offer a broad overview of main topics and themes in Old Catholic theology and spirituality which will be deepened in the courses of the second week.

•••••••••••••• course director Prof. Dr. Peter-Ben Smit level Master period 2 July 2023 - 14 July 2023 credits 4 ECTS course fee € 850 housing fee € 400

Old Catholic Theology in its Ecumenical Context

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

This course offers an introduction to Old Catholic theology in an ecumenical context. Old Catholic theology is understood as the main theological currents as reflected in the Union of Utrecht of Old Catholic Churches. The topics covered by the course include the following aspects of Old Catholic theology and tradition: The History of Old Catholicism, Spirituality, Ecumenism, Canon Law and Ecclesiology, Liturgy, and Systematic Theology.

•••••••••••••• course director Prof. dr. Peter-Ben Smit level Master period 2 July 2023 - 7 July 2023 credits 2 ECTS course fee € 425 housing fee € 200

Old Catholic Theology beyond the Basics

Faculty of Humanities (UU)

In search of being Church in Communion

This course focuses on a key topic in Old Catholic theology: communion. In Old Catholic theology, communion with God, with other Christians and with the whole of creation are of paramount importance. Participants in this course will immerse themselves into different aspects of communion. Classes will explore sacramental and liturgical theology, ecumenical theology, eco-theology, and historical dimensions of communion. It offers a unique opportunity for acquiring an advanced insight into Old Catholic theology.

•••••••••••••• course director Prof. dr. Peter-Ben Smit level Master period

9 July 2023 - 14 July 2023 credits 2 ECTS course fee € 425 housing fee € 200