--- title: "Ireland and Northern Ireland (Winter) | Study Abroad" url: "/academics/resources/study-abroad/short-term-programs/ireland-and-northern-ireland-winter" type: page date: 2026-05-31 updated: 2026-05-31 --- # Ireland and Northern Ireland (Winter) | Study Abroad ## Ireland and Northern Ireland (Winter) Image ![Image of Ireland](/sites/default/files/styles/original_aspect_ratio_400/public/media/2026-05/Ireland.jpg?itok=BQ9iAtdo) Spend winter break in Ireland and Northern Ireland exploring the rich musical traditions that have shaped religious and cultural identity across generations. Traveling to Dublin, Derry, Donegal and Limerick, students examine the relationship between Irish music and the Catholic Church through historical, artistic and contemporary lenses. Guided by Manhattan University faculty, this immersive program uses cities, sacred spaces and local communities as the classroom. Students experience firsthand how music, migration, language and faith intersect within Ireland’s cultural heritage. ## Dates Offered This is a winter break program. ## Courses and Credits - RELS 256 / MUSC 260: The Music of the Mass, 3 credits - RELS 300: Special Topics: Religious Persecution and Famine in Ireland, 3 credits The course examines how Irish culture, migration and musical traditions have shaped the Church’s musical expression, including the use of language, incorporation of Irish folk music and the role of music in faith formation. Through site visits, liturgical observations and engagement with local musical practices, students gain insight into the ways Ireland’s musical heritage informs both religious and cultural identity. ## Learn More Interested in this program and looking to learn more about academics, cost, financial aid, housing, travel and student life? Email to set up a time to meet with an advisor and have your questions answered. light 1 Spend part of your summer in London, England, participating in an intensive international experience focused on leadership, group dynamics and social systems.