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FORMAZIONE PERMANENTEDIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE RELIGIOSEFACOLTÀ DI LETTERE E FILOSOFIA

Second edition, 2017Monastero Santa Croce di Bocca di MagraAmeglia (Sp), 24 - 29 august 2017

Summer School Religious studies People, priests and prophets

TThe Monastery Santa Croce del Corvo, steeped in history and legend, is located in the town of Ameglia in the province of La Spezia, on the far slope of the Caprione headland, overlooking the mouth of the Magra river. It was founded February 2nd, 1176 in accordance with the will of the bishop of Luni. In 1952 cardinal Anastasio Ballestrero, the Provincial Superior of the Carmelites of Liguria, bought the estate and turned it into a spirituality center. Since then the Santa Croce Monastery, run by the Discalced Carmelite Friars, has been offering hospitality, and with its ample indoor and outdoor spaces, it can also accomodate large groups.The Monastery is located in the heart of what was once called ancient Lunigiana, a rich land of art and history, of luscious landscapes where life is highly liveable. Its strategic geographical location on the border between Liguria and Tuscany makes it a coveted destination for cultural and spiritual tourism.

A short presentation

F or this second edition of the Summer School in Religious

Studies we chose a topic to continue on the same path as

last year. In 2016 we considered the “Holy Scriptures” and the

problems of interpretation of the texts. This year we want to focus

on the interpreters and mediators between God and the community

of believers. Which part of the community is legitimated to

interpret the word of God, and – more radically – to speak

with God and in the name of God? Who has the faculty and the

power to obtain from God what the people need for the salvation?

If everybody can speak to God, what is the role of the privileged

charismas that the community recognises? How are these charismas

to be found and organized? Can a charisma be transmitted? What

kind of conflicts can arise in the community between such

different charismas and roles?

One can discuss these problems from different points of view, and

in different disciplines (anthropology, sociology of religion, history

and philosophy of religion). The Summer School 2017 focuses on

some important themes in the history of Christianity, but also of

Hebraism and Islam - religious systems with strong links with the

Christian world. The Summer School is meant

to investigate the different meanings of priesthood and

prophetism, and their polarization in these three religious traditions.

Our aim is to consider the tensions and conflicts between the

different charismas and their owners, and to enlighten historical paths

by which they were (or weren’t) able to overcome these tensions.

Programw Thursday 24 evening❚Introduction

Marco Rainini, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

w Friday 25 morning❚Carisma, profezia, sacerdozio: a partire da Max Weber

Enzo Pace, Università degli Studi di Padova

w Friday 25 afternoon❚Popolo, sacerdoti e profeti nell’Islam. Fra storia e archeologia

Michelina Di Cesare, Sapienza Università di Roma

w Saturday 26 morning❚Charisma in Early Christianity

Rémi Gounelle, Université de Strasbourg

Intended audience

T he initiative is primarily

aimed at undergraduate

seniors, graduate students and

to those who are undergoing

further specialization in liberal

arts, as well as teachers in the

same field. Some courses will be

held in English.

The Summer School will accept

30 participants max.

Certificate

❚At the end of the Summer School the participants will receive a certificate of attendance

Acknowledgements

❚The Summer School is part of the “teachers training and continuing education” initiatives carried out by Universities and automatically recognized by the Italian school administration, according to the current legislation, and allows - for teachers of all levels - the legal and economic benefits of participating in training sessions.

w Saturday 26 afternoon❚Guided tours of the surroundings in significant cultural

and religious sites

w Sunday 27 morning

❚Profezia e gerarchia in Dante

Gian Luca Potestà, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

w Sunday 27 afternoon ❚Popolo, sacerdoti e profeti nell’Ebraismo

Gadi Luzzatto Voghera, Centro di Documentazione

Ebraica Contemporanea, Milano

w Monday 28 morning❚People, priests and prophets in the Reform

Jon Balserak, University of Bristol

❚Priests, Commentators and Preachers in Early Modern

Catholicism

Wim François, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

w Monday 28 afternoon❚Popolo, sacerdoti e profeti nel cristianesimo

contemporaneo

Raffaella Perin, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

w Tuesday 29 morning❚Conclusions

Every lesson lasts 3 hours; one hour and half is reserved

for a seminar, for discussion and to work on the texts

Scientific DirectorGian Luca Potestà

Ordinario di Storia del cristianesimo presso la Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia

dell’Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Scientific CoordinatorMarco Rainini

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Scientific CommitteeRémi Gounelle, Université de StrasbourgMathijs Lamberigts, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Enzo Pace, Universitàdegli Studi di PadovaMarco Rizzi, Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreGiovanni Vian, UniversitàCa’ Foscari, VeneziaGiuseppe Visonà, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Scientific SecretaryElena Tealdi, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

LecturersJon Balserak, University of BristolMichelina Di Cesare,Sapienza Università di RomaWim François,Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Rémi Gounelle, Universitéde StrasbourgGadi Luzzatto Voghera, Centro di Documentazione Ebraica Contemporanea, MilanoEnzo Pace, Università degli Studi di PadovaRaffaella Perin, Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreGian Luca Potestà, Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMarco Rainini, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Il corso in sintesi

INFORMATION. Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Formazione Permanente - Via Carducci, 30 - 20123 Milano - Tel. 02 7234 5701 - Fax 02 7234 5706 - E-mail formazione.permanente-mi@unicatt.itSito web milano.unicatt.it/formazionepermanente

Location❚The Summer School will be held in Ameglia (La Spezia) from August 24 to 29, 2017 at the Santa Croce Monastery, Bocca di Magra, Via Santa Croce, 3.

Registration❚The Summer School will accept 30 participants max. ❚Participants must register online at milano.unicatt.it/formazionepermanente and atthe same time send their application submitting their curriculum vitae and a motivational letter to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Segreteria Summer School in Scienze Religiose “Popoli, sacerdoti e profeti” (via Carducci 30, 20123 Milano Tel. +39.02.7234.5701 Fax +39.02.7234.5706 – E-mail: formazione.permanente-mi@unicatt.it). The selection will be based on merit, experience, and motivations.❚The deadline to apply is June 16, 2017.

Fees❚The registration fee for the Summer School is € 500.00 (VAT included). The amount includes the participation in the activities of the Summer School (lectures and seminars), educational resources and extra-curricular activities. Accommodation, meals and entrance fees to monuments (where applicable) are excluded. A fee reduction is available for students enrolled in other universities and for the Cattolica Alumni (those who attended a Bachelor/Master of Science or MA at the Università Cattolica). The fee is € 400.00 (VAT included). ❚For students enrolled in the Università Cattolica the participation fee is € 250.00 (VAT included).❚The registration fee must be paid upon confirmation of admission, and no later than July 7, 2017 by wire transfer to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore c/o Banca Intesa Sanpaolo, Codice IBAN IT07W0306903390

211610000191, specifying the name of the participant and the title of the course on the reason for payment line.❚The registration fee is non-refundable except in the event of cancellation of the course and in any case within the terms provided under the heading “General rules of enrollment to the courses” of milano.unicatt.it/formazionepermanente

Accomodation❚During the Summer School, participants will be staying at the Santa Croce Monastery. The daily hotel rate per person is € 55.00 full board in a double bedroom. Few single rooms are available for € 70.00 full board. As soon as your admission is confirmed you can make your request at the Segreteria Summer School in Scienze Religiose who will check the availability. The fees will be paid directly on site.

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