2025 Heritage Sites Management: Principles & Practice Program in Athens, Greece

Location: Athens

Season: June 2, 2025 to June 27, 2025

Application Deadline: April 4, 2025

Deadline Type: Rolling

Website: https://www.fieldsciences.org/program/2025-greece-heritage-management/

Program Type:
Field School

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
Center for Field Sciences & Heritage Management Organization

Project Director:
Dr. Marija Kamber and Dr. Evangelos Kyriakidis

Project Description:

In an era of unprecedented change, the imperative to effectively manage our collective heritage has never been greater. The Heritage Management Field School is designed to address this need by equipping participants with essential skills to navigate the complexities of heritage management in a rapidly evolving environment. This intensive program offers a unique opportunity for students, enthusiasts & professionals to deepen their understanding of heritage management, explore innovative approaches, and engage with the challenges and opportunities facing heritage sites around the world.

Our shared heritage, encompassing archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, and intangible traditions, is a vital part of our human identity and history. Yet, it is increasingly threatened by factors such as climate change, urbanization, technological changes, and shifting social values. In this context, the role of heritage management becomes crucial as preserving the human past will enrich and inform the human future. Effective management practices are essential to preserving these invaluable assets for future generations, ensuring that they remain accessible, relevant, and resilient.

Period(s) of Occupation: Various periods

Notes:
Tuition cost is $4,190; Program awards 8 semester credit units (equivalent to 12 quarter credits units) through our school of record – Culver-Stockton College

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: Full session

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Experience Required: None. There are no prerequisites for this field school, which makes it accessible to all interested students and heritage professionals. This interdisciplinary program is designed to integrate knowledge from various aspects of heritage studies and management, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to find valuable insights and applications. Whether you come from an archaeological, architectural, legal or social science background, the program offers opportunities to enrich your understanding and skills across complex heritage management practices.

Room and Board Arrangements:
This program does not provide accommodation or meals. Athens is a major tourist destination with many hotels for all price ranges, Airbnb’s, and plenty of excellent, affordable restaurants. Athens public transportation is excellent, connecting the city with an efficient & affordable metro and bus system.

Academic Credit:
Program awards 8 semester credit units (equivalent to 12 quarter credits units) through our school of record – Culver-Stockton College