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Our Journey pilgrimages allow you to encounter God in new ways, walk in the footsteps of the saints, and grow in your understanding of God’s work in the world, past, present, and future.

Student Journeys

Journey is a way of turning wanderlust into an opportunity to be transformed into a spiritual pilgrim, and develop into a world changer who encounters God abroad.

About the Program

St. Francis of Assisi’s radical life inspired a tectonic shift in the Church 800 years ago, the effects of which are still felt today. On Journey Italy, we walk in the footsteps of young Francis and his friend Clare who gave up lives of nobility to live in poverty with community serving the sick, poor, and needy.



Learning from St. Francis and St. Clare gives us the opportunity to consider where we are at in their faith journey, and what moves we might make to live their lives more authentically and fully in pursuit of Christ.

Early bird price: $100

Location

Assisi and Rome, Italy

Dates

Mar 26 - Mar 29, 2026

Eligibility

Students Studying Abroad in Europe

Focus

Franciscan Spirituality, Empire

Cost

$150

About the Program

If you want to stretch your sense of what is possible physically, mentally, and spiritually, then join InterVarsity Study Abroad for a week in Spain where you will join history by walking the Way of St. James, one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in Europe.

Prices: $975
Staff: $850
Students: $200

Location

Lugo & Santiago Spain

Dates

Apr 4 - Apr 11, 2026

Eligibility

Study Abroad Students, IV Staff

Focus

Pilgrimage

Cost

$200

Staff, Partner, and Alumni Journeys

Our Journey programs are a way of turning wanderlust into an opportunity to be transformed into a spiritual pilgrim, and develop into a world changer who encounters God abroad.

About the Program

St. Francis of Assisi’s radical life inspired a tectonic shift in the Church 800 years ago, the effects of which are still felt today. On Journey Italy, we walk in the footsteps of young Francis and his friend Clare who gave up lives of nobility to live in poverty with community serving the sick, poor, and needy.



Learning from St. Francis and St. Clare gives us the opportunity to consider where we are at in their faith journey, and what moves we might make to live their lives more authentically and fully in pursuit of Christ.

Location

Assisi and Rome, Italy

Dates

Mar 28 - Apr 3, 2026

Eligibility

IV staff and Ministry Partners

Focus

Franciscan Spirituality, Empire

Cost

$2,195

About the Program

On Journey Japan, we explore Japan’s rich history and culture, follow the story of Christianity in Japan, and face the impacts of World War II. Pilgrims on this journey ask themselves these questions: What does it mean to be a peacemaker in the world today? How does empire impact the practice of my faith? What does surrender look like in my life?

*If you are InterVarsity staff, ask about the staff discount. 

Location

Japan

Dates

May 24 - Jun 1, 2026

Eligibility

IV Staff and Ministry Partners

Focus

History, Empire

Cost

$2,500
Journey Scotland

About the Program

If you want to touch, taste, see, and feel the rich history, spirituality, and landscape of Scotland—city, mountain, valley, and sea—then join InterVarsity Study Abroad in Scotland where you will experience a further monastic reach of the Celtic saints.

*If you are InterVarsity staff, ask about the staff discount. 

Location

Scotland

Dates

May 26 - Jun 4, 2026

Eligibility

IV Staff and Ministry Partners

Focus

Celtic Spirituality

Cost

$2,850

About the Program

If you want to stretch your sense of what is possible physically, mentally, and spiritually, then join InterVarsity Study Abroad for a week in Spain where you will join history by walking the Way of St. James, one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in Europe.

Prices: $975
Staff: $850
Students: $200

Location

Lugo & Santiago Spain

Dates

Apr 4 - Apr 11, 2026

Eligibility

Study Abroad Students, IV Staff

Focus

Pilgrimage

Cost

$850
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Our staff is available to answer any questions about our Journey programs.
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