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Religious Studies Trips To New York

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  • Secondary School, Sixth Form & FE College

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Key Highlights

  • Perosnal Stories
  • Visit places of worship
  • Iconic sighteeing opportunities
  • Memories to last a lifetime
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Dating back to immigration in the 19th Century New York City is now a diverse network of faiths. A religious studies trip to New York can bring the opportunity for GCSE and A level students to explore all different kinds of cultures, and get a closer look into the religions that make up this vast city.

A school trip to New York will allow your students to study more than one religion in detail whilst also combining key study topics of ethics, peace and conflict.  

5 day itinerary

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5 Day Religious Studies Itinerary

Day 1
Morning

Depart UK

Afternoon

Arrive New York and transfer to your accommodation

Evening

Beat the jet lag with a visit up the Empire State Building, followed by restaurant evening meal.

Day 2
Morning

Guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan including key sites such as Fifth Avenue, 42nd Street, Broadway, Central Park, Times Square plus St Patrick's Cathedral.

Afternoon

United Nations Building: Guided tour focussing on the structure, history and organisation of the UN whose representatives discuss and decide issues of peace, justice and economic and social well being.

Evening

Evening meal followed by a Broadway Show.

Day 3
Morning

Liberty Island, Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum: travel by ferry, past the Statue of Liberty, to Ellis Island, which from 1892 to 1924, was America's largest and most active immigration station, where over 12 million immigrants were processed.

Afternoon

911 Memorial Museum: Serving as the principal institution for examining the implications of the events of 9/11, the museum documents their impact and explores the continuing significance of the events in modern history. Follow this up with a visit to St Paul's Chapel.

Evening

Evening meal in Little Italy

Day 4
Morning

Free time for last minute sightseeing and shopping

Afternoon

Depart New York for overnight flight

Day 5
Morning

Arrive back in the UK

Trip Details

Educational Visits In New York

Other History Visits

  • Personal Experiences At The 9/11 Tribute Center
    Located next to a FDNY firehouse, the centre offers a ‘person to person history’ to help visitors understand the historic events and the people who experienced them. Various visit options are available, we highly recommend a 90 minute education programme where students will first tour the galleries learning through primary sources, before meeting with a 9/11 Tribute Centre guide who will share their unique personal 9/11 experiences, answer questions and engage students in dialogue about the future.
  • St Paul's Chapel
    St. Paul's Chapel is part of Trinity Wall Street, an Episcopal parish that has been a part of New York City since 1697. Paul's Chapel is located just across the street from the World Trade Center, St. Paul’s played an important role in hosting recovery workers after the attacks of September 11, 2001. We recommend visiting after the 9/11 Memorial to take a look at the exhibit dedicated to volunteers, rescue and recovery workers.
  • Central Synagogue
    Central Synagogue is one of the largest Jewish congregations in North America and the oldest synagogue in New York City in continuous use. Group tours can be booked and tailored to your studies.
  • Eldridge Street Synagogue & Museum at Eldridge Street
    One of the first synagogues erected in the United States by Eastern European Jews (Ashkenazis) in 1887. Further to members dwindling there was a period of renovation in the 80’s and 90’s before the Museum at Eldridge Street opened to the public. The museum which is within the synagogue building, reflects a cultural and educational mission.
  • The Jewish Museum
    Located on New York City’s Museum Mile, The Jewish Museum is a hub for art and Jewish culture. On a school trip to New York, visitors can go along self guided or choose from a range of educational programmes.  
  • Mahayana Buddhist Temple
    Located in Downtown Manhattan this temple offers visits for school groups to help them understand worship and faith. Availability is limited and visits can not be guaranteed.
  • Museum of Chinese in America
    This museum provides a great opportunity to learn more about Chinese immigration to the US and how Chinese culture has developed in the US. Guided tours cover customs and traditions, family journeys and stereotypes. The museum also provides guided walking tours around Chinatown.
  • Museum of Jewish Heritage
    Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, the Museum honours those who died by celebrating their lives—cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today.
  • National Museum of the American Indian
    Part of the Smithsonian Institute this museum is dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the Native Americans of the Western Hemisphere. Through self guided or guided visits, student can learn more about the traditions and culture of American Indians, but also the issues they face today.
  • St Patrick's Cathedral
    St Patrick’s Cathedral is a prominent landmark in New York City. It is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, and a Parisian church, located on the east side of Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in Midtown Manhattan, directly across the street from Rockefeller Center. Guided tours are available throughout the week.

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Other Cultural Visits

  • 911 Memorial
    Located on the World Trade Center site this memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honour to the people killed in the terrorist attacks of 11th September 2001.
  • One World Observatory 
    The tallest observatory in the western hemisphere, located at the 911 memorial site, offering spectacular panoramic views of New York.
  • TV & Movie Sites Tour
    Choose from a range of coach or walking tours around the city, taking in locations of well-known shows and movies, venues where the stars hang out and even see where your favourite celebrities live.
  • Shopping
    A trip to New York is not complete without a trip to world famous shops and department stores.
  • Restaurants
    There are many restaurants in New York – our most popular choices being the Hard Rock Café, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Ellen's Diner or smaller restaurants in China Town or Little Italy

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