By Chris Gioelli, MBI student
This summer semester cannot be described as anything less than unforgettable, and we are only through the first three and a half weeks! Although the condensed classes have been a large amount of work, they have a dynamic that could never be produced in a classroom in Chicago.
It is unbelievable to walk in the footsteps of the reformers in Geneva, Zurich, and Wittenberg. Classes seem to have a different feel when you can see and experiece the setting experienced by those you are studying. This dynamic has caused a greater interest in the material learned in class and a better way to understand and remember such rich history!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Berlin
On Wednesday, June 24, the MBI students took a day trip to Germany's capital city, Berlin. The group's first stop was the Pergamon Museum of Antiquity, which houses the gates from Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon, as well as artifacts and facades from ancient Rome to ancient Mesopotamia.
After touring the museum, students had the opportunity to visit a large Holocaust Memorial and underground museum before walking around the Brandenburg Gate and the German Reichstag (the house of German Government). Students also had the chance to see a portion of what remains of the Berlin Wall, which separated East Berlin from West Berlin. A current project is underway, which commissions the original artists who first painted the wall after the fall in 1989 to refresh their art in remembrance.
Though they only got to see a small fraction of what Berlin has to offer, students enjoyed their time in the capital city immensely.
After touring the museum, students had the opportunity to visit a large Holocaust Memorial and underground museum before walking around the Brandenburg Gate and the German Reichstag (the house of German Government). Students also had the chance to see a portion of what remains of the Berlin Wall, which separated East Berlin from West Berlin. A current project is underway, which commissions the original artists who first painted the wall after the fall in 1989 to refresh their art in remembrance.
Though they only got to see a small fraction of what Berlin has to offer, students enjoyed their time in the capital city immensely.
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Students and Staff arrived in Martin Luther's hometown of Wittenberg on Monday. They had the opportunity to visit the castle church, where Luther posted his 95 theses against simony in the church; the city church, which houses Luther's own pulpit, and the Lutherhaus and museum, where Luther worked and lived while in Wittenberg.
Classes continue for students, who are busy finishing their daily reading and homework assignments along with several papers. Still, students are able to find some time to stroll around town, chat with friends and family online, and enjoy one another's company.
Classes continue for students, who are busy finishing their daily reading and homework assignments along with several papers. Still, students are able to find some time to stroll around town, chat with friends and family online, and enjoy one another's company.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Italy
By Janie Helgeson, MBI student
Rome is quite the place to be. There are thousands of things to see and someplace is always open to hang out at. In three days, we were able to see the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Forum, several monuments, and two catacombs. We also experienced the Mediterranean Sea, the crazy Italian driving, and several helpings of gelato!
Driving through northern Italy showed the slower, more rural (though just as historic) parts of the country. It would probably be quite hard to find anything equal to Rome and the rest of Italy.
Rome is quite the place to be. There are thousands of things to see and someplace is always open to hang out at. In three days, we were able to see the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Forum, several monuments, and two catacombs. We also experienced the Mediterranean Sea, the crazy Italian driving, and several helpings of gelato!
Driving through northern Italy showed the slower, more rural (though just as historic) parts of the country. It would probably be quite hard to find anything equal to Rome and the rest of Italy.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Visit to Dachau
After a week long tour, which included stops in Rome, Tuscany, Geneva, and Zuerich, students returned to Nuremberg to begin their next round of classes.
The group had the opportunity on Tuesday to visit Dachau Concentration Camp, where they were able to walk through the museum and remaining buildings, including the both the prison and the crematorium. It was a sobering experience for all.
Later that evening, students and staff alike enjoyed an authentic German meal at the Hofbraeuhaus in Munich before returning by train to Nuremberg.
The group had the opportunity on Tuesday to visit Dachau Concentration Camp, where they were able to walk through the museum and remaining buildings, including the both the prison and the crematorium. It was a sobering experience for all.
Later that evening, students and staff alike enjoyed an authentic German meal at the Hofbraeuhaus in Munich before returning by train to Nuremberg.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Welcome to Germany!
Twenty-six Moody Bible Institute students, together with Professors Litfin and Finkbeiner, arrived in the Munich airport on Sunday, May 31, 2009. After a short bus trip to Nuremberg, they checked in to an historical youth hostel, which was once the stables for Kaiserburg Castle.
Students kicked off their summer semester with a rigorous class schedule running from 9 am to 3 pm. This schedule allows them to compact a 3 credit course into one week!
Many students have enjoyed roaming about Nuremberg, catching all the breath-taking views and ancient buildings. On Wednesday, they have plans to attend a Volksfest, a German carnival, in neighboring Erlangen. On Saturday, the group will check out of Nuremberg and take a flight to Rome to begin their week-long academic tour.
Students kicked off their summer semester with a rigorous class schedule running from 9 am to 3 pm. This schedule allows them to compact a 3 credit course into one week!
Many students have enjoyed roaming about Nuremberg, catching all the breath-taking views and ancient buildings. On Wednesday, they have plans to attend a Volksfest, a German carnival, in neighboring Erlangen. On Saturday, the group will check out of Nuremberg and take a flight to Rome to begin their week-long academic tour.
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