Religous Studies School & College Tours to Turkey
Istanbul is an inspiring and fascinating city, with a wealth of educational visits especially for students of Theology and Religious studies. With over 2,500 active mosques, 120 churches and some synagogues, Istanbul is the ideal destination for students to experience the origins and impact of religion in the community.
Religious Studies Excursions
- Chora Church - The church is considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church.
- The Sultanahmet Mosque - Also known as the Blue Mosque, is the central element of the complex built by Ahmed I (1603-1617) and was completed after the sultan's death in 1617
- Green Mosque (Yesil Cami) - Imperial Ottoman Mosque in Bursa famed for its green tile decoration.
- Yesil Turbe- Facing the Green Mosque in Bursa is the Green Mausoleum (Yesil Türbe) of Mehmet I, a domed octagonal building clad externally with the green tiles with which parts of the interior walls are still faced.
- The Grand Mosque - Built at the end of the 14th century, the Ulu Cami is an interesting example of the period before the classical Ottoman architecture.
Curriculum Focus
- Unrivalled scope to visit churches, imperial mosques and mausoleums, and temples from many religions and beliefs
