Titled \"From Pontius Pilate to Theodosius: The Advent of Christianity,\" the IES Abroad January Term Pogram in Rome allows students to study early Christianity and visit many of the archaeological sites associated with the early centuries of Christianity. The program includes several exciting features:
* A comprehensive orientation includes a guided tour of Rome to help students quickly adapt to their new environment
* Students take a course that allows them to examine the early Christian church, from the role that Pontius Pilate played in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, to the inception and adoption of Nicene Christianity through the Rome Empire in the fourth century.
* Field trips bring students to exciting destinations such as Naples and Pompeii.
* Shared apartments house three to five students and include a fully equipped kitchen.