The Best Private Trips to Book for Your Religious Studies Class

South Korea is a fascinating case study when it comes to faith. This is very much a multi-religion state, with Christianity the most widely practiced (27%), but one belief system has embedded itself into the Korean way of life beyond direct religious practice. Only around 15% of the population regard themselves as Buddhist today, but the religion was brought here in the 4th century, and many of the principles of Buddhism align with that of Korean society, even the non-believing side. To get an understanding of Korean Buddhism is fairly easy, thanks to the tourist tradition of a Korean temple stay, which is included on day six of this itinerary. You’ll be staying the night at Golgulsa, an ancient cave temple dating back to the 6th century. You’ll tuck into two tasty vegetarian meals, take a class in the martial art of sunmudo, as well as archery, and work on your Buddhist chanting and meditation before bed. The trip also includes a visit to Bulguksa Temple and an optional trip to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.