The Pantheon Institute offers courses in a variety of subjects including art and art history, history, political science, literature, Italian studies, international business, and interdisciplinary studies in the humanities. All courses are designed to significantly integrate the local resources and immerse students into the Roman environment through on-site learning. A variety of co-curricular activities including field trips, museum visits, academic tours, and artistic performances complement the ample cultural offerings.

In the General Studies program, students are required to take Italian Language (Esperienza Roman) plus elective courses for a minimum of 12 and maximum of 16 credits per semester. Click to see the Fall Semester course offerings or the Spring Semester offerings.

About our Courses
It’s no surprise that many American college students make the trek to Italy to spend a semester or year in Rome, one of the world’s greatest cities. At the Pantheon Institute, we understand this fascination with Rome and all it has to offer, and we are committed to delivering Rome to our students’ doorstep. We recognize the importance of textbooks, class lectures, and dynamic discussion with professors and other students. But we also recognize the importance of experiencing the city at large, which is the best way to come face-to-face with the rich history and culture of Italy. At the Pantheon Institute we combine the two. We are committed to providing opportunities for students to encounter Rome both in and out of the class, and we aim to utilize our prime location to full advantage by using the city of Rome as an extended classroom.

Imagine studying Ancient Rome under the shadow of the Coliseum, learning about early Christianity under the walls of crumbling cathedrals, or standing in the piazza where Mussolini declared the third Roman Empire while reading about the Fascist regime. At the Pantheon Institute, these kind of opportunities form the backbone of the academic program. Students are challenged to make real-life connections and referents with the material they study, and professors and staff members actively seek out ways to utilize the city of Rome in their lessons whenever possible.

To supplement the general studies program, the Institute also offers an Independent Research track and when available for ambitious students who seek additional opportunities to challenge and immerse themselves.