Pre-trip classes: September 19-21, October 17-19

Travel & Study in India: November 1-23

Post-trip class: January 9-11

Weekend 1: Friday September 19,  6:00-9:30 p.m. (Dinner included)

Introduction to course, (syllabus and trip itinerary), participants, professor

Pre-trip essentials: visas, health, luggage, food                                             

Lecture/Discussion: History and Religions India

Saturday September 20,  9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Lunch and snacks included)

Introduction to contemplative prayer                                                             

Transpersonal model of Spiritual Growth, part1

Sunday September 21,  9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Lunch included)

Meditation practice                                                                                         

Liberation Theology, part 1                                                                    

Weekend 2: Friday October 17,     6:00-9:30 p.m. (Dinner included)

Liberation Theology, Part 2                                                                             

Saturday October 18,       9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch and snacks included)

Introduction to contemplative compassion practice "Tonglin"                         

Trip Preparation: logistics, travel arrangements, program updates

Transpersonal model of Spiritual Growth, part 2

Sunday October 19,    9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (Lunch included)

Who we are: discussion of personal understanding and experience              

of spiritual growth and theology

Travel and Study in India:  Saturday November 1-Sunday November 23

(all air and ground transportation, meals in India, and accommodation included)

Nov 1-3:  Travel from Peterborough to Aurangabad

Nov 4-6: Aurangabad:

                    While in Aurangabad, we have a chance to get acclimatized to the sight, sounds, and climate of India. We also have an opportunity to become grounded in some of the rich religious history of India through our visits to the Ellora and Ajanta Caves. 

Nov 7-9: Nagpur, Sevagram

                    Sevagram is the Ashram Gandhi established at Wardha. We spend a day at the Ashram. We also meet with tribal people to learn about issues that affect their lives.

Nov 10-12: National Biblical Catechetical Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) Bangalore

                    NBCLC has been at the forefront in the work of inculturation and of the promotion of the arts in religious and spiritual practice. They are home to the liturgical dance troupe "Nrityavani," have been blessed with the work of Artist in Residence Joyti Sahi and artist and doll maker Francoise Bosteels and many gifted pastoral theologians. At NBCLC we will have discussions with Fr. Samy on inculturation, attend a mass which includes the use of traditional Indian Dance, and examine some of the effects of globalization in this the fastest growing city in the country. While in Bangalore, we will also visit a major Krishna temple

Nov 13-17: Satya Seva Sisters and children, Mysore

                     The Satya Seva Sisters have taken on a special outreach to the impoverished children living in the neighborhood. Dozens of children gather at their convent every evening for tutoring in their school work and dinner. While we are there, we will have chance to interact with the children over arts and crafts projects.

Nov 18-21: All India Mission Seminary, Goa

                    In Goa we will visit the tomb of St. Francis Xavier and explore the tremendous influence of European culture on the expression of Christianity in this state. We will be hosted by the Re-animation Centre at Pilar Seminary. There we will have an opportunity to explore the vital role of the arts in the expression of spirituality and in spiritual development.                  

Nov 22: Return home

Nov 23: Arrive home 

Post-trip class: Friday January 9, 6:00-9:30 p.m. (Dinner included)

Sharing of pictures and stories

Evaluation   

Saturday January 10, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Snacks included)

Theological reflections on the journey, liberation, and spiritual growth

Evaluation 

Sunday January 11, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Meditation Practice

Our personal discoveries

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