SIT Study Abroad: Indonesia: Art, Religion & Social Change
- Indonesia
- Bali
About Program
Discover the astounding dynamics of a highly pluralistic society in one of the most visually arresting, culturally rich, and biodiverse parts of the planet. Bali, the program base, is known for its beautiful rice terraces, beaches, temples, and distinctive art forms. Attend classes in an ancient palace, Puri Kerambitan. Then travel to witness Bali’s arts and religious ceremonies, including purification under the sacred fountains, processions to the river or ocean, the making of delicate artistic Hindu offerings, and dance performances lasting late into the night.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Program Highlights
- Explore black sand beaches, temples, and the UNESCO-recognized rice terraces and other cultural heritage sites.
- See how globalization is reshaping Balinese and Javanese arts, culture, and social networks.
- Study six officials religions and indigenous beliefs; visit Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Confucian temples, unique churches, mosques, and bathe in the holy fountains.
- Present and participate in an interfaith discussion to explore how people of different faiths and beliefs coexist in Indonesia.
- Meet Indonesian artists working in textiles, music, the arts, and performance.
Scholarships
SIT Robert Kantor Memorial Scholarship
Each year one student will be granted $10,000 in scholarship aid to study abroad with a SIT program. Funded by individual donors and foundations, the requirements are tight: seeking first-generation college students who've never traveled abroad before, currently attend an HBCU, and demonstrate strong financial need.