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RILA

Rome Institute of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary courses on great books while exploring the art and architecture of Rome

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    Student apartments in the historic center or its immediate vicinity, so you can make Rome your classroom.

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    Discussion based classes on philosophy, literature, and history are designed together with excursions led by art historians and classicists through Italy’s artistic heritage.

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    RILA offers undergraduate interdisciplinary courses on great books while exploring the art and architecture of Rome in order to articulate fundamental questions across disciplines.

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Review of RILA Academic director Gabe Pihas’ book in The New York Review of Books

SJC Dean, Sarah Davis, about her experience teaching RILA summer program

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Do I need to bring my laptop?
You don’t need to bring your laptop for the program if you are not taking the course for credit. However, in order to get credit for the program, you will need to ...
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Do I need a VISA?
American citizens do not need a VISA to enter Italy if they stay for up to 90 days. You will need a VISA only in case you plan to stay for more than ...
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What kind of clothes will I need?
Summer in Rome is generally pretty warm, and at times can get hot. Bring light, comfortable clothes. During tours, you may spend a lot of time walking in the sun ...
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Do I need a passport?
Yes, you do. If you don’t have a passport yet, please make sure you apply for it as soon as possible. Passport applications may take up to six weeks to process ...
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Will my cellphone work in Italy?
RILA is committed to its students’ safety and security, so we require each student to have an Italian cell phone at all times while enrolled in our courses ...
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RILA offers undergraduate interdisciplinary courses on great books while exploring the art and architecture of Rome in order to articulate fundamental questions across disciplines.

Discussion based classes on philosophy, literature, and history are designed together with excursions led by art historians and classicists through Italy’s artistic heritage.

Our faculty and advisory committee combines professors from the very best American universities and college core text programs with important Italian art historians and cultural managers.

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Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
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Borromini’s reconstruction of the Lateran basilica often focused on perspective, using the portals as frames for chapels or for other intermediary frames behind them, often echoing or juxtaposing their shapes. Alternating straight entablatures and curved arches create rhythms as the eye ascends vertically and at the same time in terms of lessening distance from the viewer. Similarly he restores medieval tombs in the Lateran by inserting pieces of them within architectural features as if in elaborate frames with their own perspectival games. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #borromini #rome #laterano
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We are happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for RILA’s 2025 summer programs! Please visit the website for details: www.rilarts.org/summer-program/ #rome #romeinstituteofliberalarts #rila2025
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We are happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for RILA’s 2025 summer programs! Please visit the website for details: www.rilarts.org/summer-program/ #rome #romeinstituteofliberalarts #rila2025
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More of the Sunset today… #romeinstituteofliberalarts
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Beautiful October sunset today. #romeinstituteofliberalarts
Beautiful October sunset today. #romeinstituteofliberalarts
Beautiful October sunset today. #romeinstituteofliberalarts
Beautiful October sunset today. #romeinstituteofliberalarts
Beautiful October sunset today. #romeinstituteofliberalarts
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An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
An afternoon walk on a rainy October day, the Vallcelliana library, Sant’ Andrea delle Valle, and Largo Argentina. #romeinstituteofliberalarts #greatlibraries
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Ran into a rehearsal in Santa Maria della Pace. 🙏🏼❤️#randomrome #romeinstituteofliberalarts
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Undergraduate Courses

Discussion based classes on philosophy, literature, and history are designed together with excursions led by art historians. RILA classes will go on a number of excursions each week. At least one excursion will take us outside of Rome…

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Small practical details can make the difference during your time in Rome. We have thought about them all. Getting informed about them will help you plan ahead.

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Students will be accommodated in a student house located in a quaint and trendy residential neighborhood right next to the historic center, making possible daily exploration of all the historic areas of Rome. Classrooms are at walking distance from students' housing.
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