Christianity in the multi-ethnic and THEO5964 Special Topics on Mission I: Study tour to Yogyakarta, Indonesia:

multi-religious context of Indonesia17 to 26 May 2016

THEO5964 Special Topics on Mission I: Study tour to Yogyakarta, Indonesia:Christianity in the multi-ethnic and multi-religious context of Indonesia

Teacher: Rev. Prof. Tobias BrandnerTime: 17 May (Tuesday) to 26 May (Thursday), 2016,

with a possible extension until 27 May for trip to Mount Merapi (optional)Participants: Maximum 20 participants; Minimum 12 participantsLanguage: Sufficient ability to understand English will be requiredCredits: 3Study Area: (5) Christianity and Society - i) Mission or iv) Asian StudiesCosts*: Around HKD$6,750 (20 participants based) or

Around HKD$7,000 (16 participants based) *Cost may change due to revision of itinerary, change on fuel surcharge, tax, foreign currency exchange rate and number of participants.

Tentative itineraryLectures at Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Mendut Monastery and Islamic State University, including topics on Indonesian Culture and Religions Diversity; Indonesian Christianity and It’s History; Intercultural Theology; Buddhism and living as Buddhists in Indonesia

Visit Borobudur Temple, Catholic Cemetery /Van-Lith High School, Ahmadiyah, Ramayana Ballet, Ganjuran Catholic Church, Masjid Agung, interreligious community, Museum Ullen Sentalu, Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies, etc.

Live-in in a family Stay with Javanese Christian, Chinese Christian, Bataknese Christian, Islam, Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, Kong Hu Cu (Confusianism), HKBP, etc.

Extension of stay (optional, cost to be advised) Note: excluded the transportation/bus from hotel to Kaliurang and Kaliurang entrance ticket. Reference cost: Short Merapi lava tour: IDR 350.000 (~US$30) per personJeep riding for four person for about 2-2,5 hoursFull package: IDR 400.000 (~US$34) per person (minimum 20 people)Full day activities from 8 AM - 5 PM, includes PAKET Kaliurang CyclingTours+ Village Tours / Fun Game Outbound + Merapi Lava Tour

Source http://lavatourmerapi.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/harga-dan-rute-terbaru-paket-merapi.html

Tentative Flight scheudle17 May Garuda Indonesia GA873 09:00 Hong Kong 13:00 Jakarta Soekano-hatta Garuda Indonesia GA214 16:20 Jakarta Soekano-hatta 17:35 Yogyakarta 25 May Garuda Indonesia GA217 20:25 Yogyakarta 21:45 Jakarta Soekano-hatta Garuda Indonesia GA876 23:45 Jakarta Soekano-hatta 05:45 (+1day ) Hong Kong * Arrive Hong Kong on 26 May

Visa HKSAR/ BN(O) passport: 30 days visa-free access. For other passport holders, please check if you need a visa to Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Application and Admission CriteriaIf you are interested in participating, please register the course and submit online application following the application guideline to Miss Zoebelle Wong.

In case that there are more applications for participation in the study tour than the available places, following criteria will be used:

1. Whether you take the course as credit course (auditing students will have little chance to be accepted). Please note that if registered as credit-taking student and not delivering the necessary paper, any kind of subvention will have to be paid back.

2. MDiv- and BD-students will be given priority before MATS- and MACS-students (full time). If further places are available, part-time students and alumni may be considered.

Sponsorship**Sponsorship application must be submitted together with the study tour application form online. Any LATE application will NOT be considered.** Application Requirements• Credit-taking degree program student of Divinity School of Chung Chi College, CUHK, including BA, BD, M.Div., MACS, MATS, M.Th(1). and D.Th(1). (1) Written recommendation from supervisor is required. Participate in all scheduled activities until completion of the study tour, except in case of emergency.• Fulfill all course requirements and have a pass or above. • Never receive any study tour sponsorship from DSCCC in 2015/16.

AmountFull time student: 1/2 of flight fare (2) or HK$2,000 in maximum, ~HK$1610.Part time student: 1/4 of flight fare (2) or HK$1,000 in maximum, ~HK$805. (2) Reference price: HK$3,221 (with tax and fuel surcharge, price on Jan 2016 by Garuda Indonesia)

Divinity School of Chung Chi College reserve the right to refuse sponsorship to any applicant who does not meet the eligibility requirements and to alter or not to offer any or parts of the sponsorship if student do not fulfill any requirement or fail the course.

Application Guideline Application must be submitted by online on or before 1 Feburary 2016 (Monday)Online application form: https://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/2016_THEO5964 1) Fill in the online application form2) Write 100-200 words about your purpose(s) and expectation(s) of the study tour3) Upload copies of passport and HKID card (in pdf or jpg file)

Please sumbit a deposit cheque (HK$2,000 payable to “The Chinese University of Hong Kong”) with your full name and contact number on the back to Miss Zoebelle Wong on or before 1 Feburary 2016 (Monday)

Address: Divinity School of Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin

ResultThe result will be notified by email.

InquiryMiss Zoebelle Wong Tel: 3943 6708 Email: zoebelle@cuhk.edu.hk

Online Application