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UPCOMING PROGRAM!!
Walking in the Footsteps of the Prophets: An Interfaith Journey to Discover Our Spiritual Roots in the Holy Land
You are invited to join a select group of professionals, historians, and religious leaders for a trip to lands held sacred by the three Abrahamic faiths. On this extraordinary journey, you'll travel to many of the region's most sacred sites: wander the storied streets of Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem; sail on the waters of the Sea of Galilee; and gaze upon the breathtaking beauty of Jerusalem's Old City from the Mt. of Olives. While in the Holy Land, you will benefit from the wisdom of scholars who are experts in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity from Nazareth College as well as Israeli and Palestinian educational institutions. Together with these scholars, you will engage in rich discussions with Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze, and Bedouins of the region. Each day you will participate in the most profound of human activities: seeking meaning for today and tomorrow through the spiritual legacy and ongoing presence of the Abrahamic traditions in religious, social, and historical contexts. From Israel, you will fly to majestic Istanbul on the Bosporus Strait to visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Topol Palace. Our exploration continues as we dialogue with scholars and local residents on topics ranging from pluralism within contemporary Islam to the relationship of secularity and religious identity in modern Turkey. The trip draws to a close with an exploration of the mystical within the Abrahamic faiths and an enchanting evening of Darveesh music and dance.
Dates: May 20, 2010-30 Israel and May 30-June 2, Istanbul Turkey
Costs: Approximately $3,000 plus airfare for Israel and Turkey together.
*Costs include accommodations (double occupancy), baggage handling fees, and three meals a day, as well as ground transportation and all educational lectures during the trip.
Register By: Feb. 15, 2010
For more details click here or contact Kathy Hansen at Nazareth College at 585-389-2673 or email her at: khansen7@naz.edu for further information on this trip, including a more specific schedule and fee information.
Sponsored By: Center for International Education, Department of Religious Studies, and the Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue (CISD).
