Pre-trip classes: August 22-24, September 12-14

Travel & Study in India: October 3-25th

Post-trip class: November 28-30

Weekend 1: Friday August 22,  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 August 23,  9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Lunch and snacks included)

Introduction to contemplative prayer                                   

Transpersonal model of Spiritual Growth, part1

Sunday August 24, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Lunch included)

Meditation practice                                                               

Liberation Theology, part 1                                                  

Weekend 2: Friday September 12,  6:00-9:30 p.m. (Dinner included)

Liberation Theology, Part 2                                                  

Saturday September 13,   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 September 14,   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:  Friday October 3-Wednesday October 25

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

October 3-5:  Travel from Winnipeg to Aurangabad

October 6-8: 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. 

October 9-12: Pune

                    We will be guests at Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth (Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion). Here we will meet with Theology students and faculty to discuss issues of colonization, globalization, and inculturation. We will attend both  Syro-Malabar and  Syro-Malankara rite masses.

October 13-16 National Biblical Cathetical Liturgical Centre, 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.

October 17-20 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.

October 21-24  Dubare Elephant Camp

                        The hill country of Coorg is the home of the Dubare Elephant Camp. This will be our retreat centre where we will reflect on our journey, discussions, discoveries. Of course, we will have time to play with the elephants as well!

October 25 return to Canada

Post-trip class: Friday November 28, 6:00-9:30 p.m. (Dinner included)

Sharing of pictures and stories

Evaluation   

Saturday November 29, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Snacks included)

Theological reflections on the journey, liberation, and spiritual growth

Evaluation 

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

Meditation Practice

Our personal discoveries

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