BC IN CROATIA : War, Peace, and Reconciliation

 

BC in Croatia semester long program aims to form students who wish to think critically, holistically, and creatively about how to bring about justice and reconciliation. By drawing from the deep resources of Jesuit thought and practice, and by immersing students in the unique cultural, political and religious milieu of the Balkans, the program provides an environment that reveals the importance and urgency of overcoming violent responses to conflict and difference.

Courses Offered:

  1. Introduction to the Balkans (Dr. Petra Taylor) (3 Credits)

  2. Introduction to Language and Culture (prof. Iva Živković, Dr. Petra Taylor) (1Credit)

  3. Philosophy of Peace and Hospitality (Dr. James Taylor) (3 Credits)

  4. War and Peace through Literature (Dr. Petra Taylor) (3 Credits)

  5. Course taught by BC faculty, varies each semester, check with BC Global Education (3 Credits)

  6. Internship OR Intensive Croatian Language Course (3 credits)

Locations:

Croatia: Zagreb, Vis

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo

Serbia: Belgrade

Dates:

Fall: Early August - Mid November

Spring: Mid February - Early June


 This program is offered for undergraduate students through Boston College.

CLICK HERE for more information on Boston College website. 

CLICK HERE to read about the student’s experience on our Blog.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT:

As usual, students immensely enjoyed their time in Sarajevo. In this city, every corner tells a story of resilience, diversity, and vibrant culture. We chatted with locals, visited different religious communities, tried delicious ćevapi, sipped Bosn
A few snippets from our historical tour of Vis. The tour took our students through centuries of fascinating stories about the island, from its early Greek colony of Issa—one of the oldest urban settlements in the Adriatic—to its strategi
Island life, fall '24 edition. Between the classes, students were soaking up everything Vis had to offer. It's all about balance!
August was a busy month for our Spring '25 cohort!
These friendly faces are our Harvard summer students and we are very much enjoying our time with them! Now, after many days on Vis, they are ready for the next destinations.
Our end-of-semester conference was a day of reflection, learning, and celebration. We had a chance to hear some very insightful papers and participate in engaging discussions. Thank you all for the fantastic wrap up of the semester!
Last week, our awesome semester students enjoyed a boat trip around the island and a day full of sun, waves and breathtaking views. ☀️ 🌊 ⛱️
Long story short, students fell in love with Vis.