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H E L L E N I C A M E R I C A N U N I V E R S I T Y M E N T O R A M E A N I N G F U L P A R T N E R S H I P O U R C O M M U N I T Y O U R T E A M O R I G I N A L I T Y I N T R O D U C T I O N T O P R O G R A M M E S O U R P R O G R A M M E S T A I L O R - M A D E P R O G R A M M E S W H A T I S I N C L U D E D ? C O N N E C T W I T H U S ! E N R O L L N O W HELLENIC AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Hellenic American University was established as a United States institution of higher education on May 11, 2004, through an Act of the General Court of the State of New Hampshire. This legislation created a fully American university chartered in the Granite State.

Hellenic American University’s undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs are regulated, approved, and regularly monitored by the New Hampshire’s Department of Education, Division of Higher Education -- Higher Education Commission. Hellenic American University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Hellenic American University operates two instructional locations: one in Nashua, New Hampshire and the other in Athens, Greece.

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY

Hellenic American University has a mission to provide quality, American higher education that is interdisciplinary, career-relevant and interculturally informed. It strives to educate its students to be global citizens who are solidly grounded in the liberal arts and equipped to contribute to the economic and social development of their communities. The University’s research initiatives aim to foster the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the arts and humanities, social and natural sciences, business, and technology. MENTOR

• In ‘s classic epic poem, The , Mentor (Greek: Μέντωρ, gen.: Μέντορος), was both friend and counsellor to Odysseus (also known by the Latin name, Ulysses). Odysseus, king of , fights in the Trojan War and entrusts the care of his household to Mentor (the of wisdom, Athena, in disguise), who serves as teacher and overseer of Odysseus’ son, Telemachus.

• The word Mentor evolved to mean trusted advisor, friend, teacher and wise person.

• History offers many examples of helpful mentoring relationships: and , and , Hayden and Beethoven, Freud and Jung.

• Mentoring is a fundamental form of human development where one person invests time, energy and personal know-how in assisting the growth and ability of another person.

All the above have been a powerful inspiration ► behind the creation of Mentor.

• Mentor is a Greece-based cultural trail specialist focusing on short-term educational programmes.

• Mentor provides intriguing thematic routes throughout Greece.

• Mentor’s programmes evolve from thought- provoking seminars and workshops on .

• Mentor’s mission is to enhance your appreciation and comprehension of the astonishing, so-called, birthplace of Western Civilisation in an interactive and stimulating way.

• Mentor is committed to enabling the modern “Telemachuses” (a.k.a. mentees) to actualise their potential and find their own answers. A MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIP

Hellenic American University joins forces with Mentor in order to jointly create study- abroad programmes specialised and specific to Greek culture.

It is a partnership that offers premium educational opportunities, combined with routes focused on Ancient & Byzantine Greek culture (with a view to covering the whole time frame of Greek culture), aiming at making the best use of the academic experience of Hellenic American University, and capitalising Mentor's expertise in developing interactive cultural routes.

Courses are taught by Hellenic American University faculty, each offering 45 contact hours and 3 undergraduate US credits. OUR COMMUNITY

► Mentor fosters a globally-minded community by bringing like-minded people together in the beating heart of Greek culture. Our mentees join us on a journey of personal development and (deeper) insight into Greek society, culture and history. By being a part of our community, our mentees gain a lifetime learning experiences during their time in Greece as well as post- departure through our social media, newsletters Join our community and articles written specifically with our mentees & connect with us in mind. @MentorinGreece

Sign up for our newsletter online: mentoringreece.com OUR We are an ever-growing team of international & TEAM internationally-minded professionals who are passionate about education on Greece. Our vision is to foster impactful mentored study in Greece. Our different backgrounds provide us with the tools to create unique learning experiences with all of our mentees in mind.

Safety and coverage are the main focus when designing programmes, be rest assured that you have comprehensive coverage during your stay in Greece.

We are here for you whenever you need us and we are eager to help and support you before, during and after your educational programme with us. ORIGINALITY

Specialised and

specific to Greece,

created by experts on

Greek heritage &

culture in Greece

Focus on short-term

educational

programmes

All programmes are

credit-bearing &

transferable to your

home institution

Impact & results in less

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programmes INTRODUCTION TO OUR PROGRAMMES

We have 15 thematic programmes that are offered during 2018. All of our programmes are designed specifically to provide unique, personalised and meaningful educational experiences in Greece to inquisitive student travellers in search of something more. Through our programmes, we aim to bring studies to life by highlighting archaeological sites, museums, historical monuments and cultural venues of our beloved Greece.

All of our programmes provide you with transferable credits, which are provided through our partnership with Hellenic American University, whom are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Last, but certainly not least, Mentor and Hellenic American University proudly collaborate with HandsUp, the first and only sign language interpreting agency in Greece, to jointly create programmes for deaf and hard of hearing international students from around the world. WHAT OUR PROGRAMMES PROVIDE & WHAT OUR MENTEES WALK AWAY WITH

Experiential learning Transferable credits Cultural engagement Competitive edge New perspectives Global competencies Network & community Lifetime learning Valuable skills The syllabus

Classical Antiquity & its relation to the Politics of America Ancient Greece has had a profound influence on many aspects of Western Civilisation, in general, and American politics in particular. The aim of this module is to make the students aware of the common conscience the city-states had and that irrespective their system of government (democracy, oligarchy, tyranny). This course tracks how the ancient Greeks city-states and their movement of classicism influenced the formation of the United States and U.S. history, as well as their contribution to shaping the American political theory and policy.

Art & in Ancient Greece This course highlights the direct connection between art and religion. The birth of art is rooted in the religious devotion of worshippers and their interaction with the divine. Art was developed as a necessary approach to expressing thoughts and dedication to Whatever the extent of our Classical religion and the . The divine is embodied in votive offerings such as sculpture and painting, ultimately giving life to theological education, there is a deep-rooted spaces such as temples and sanctuaries. Students will explore how knowledge in all of us that the evocative material culture worked to bring gods and mortals into contact sites visited on this 10-day cultural route through art and how religion and of gods became the are of utmost importance to our driving force behind artistic expression.

worldview. Travelling to Greece feels like Introduction to travelling to our homeland; a journey in This course serves as a topical introduction to the discipline of which a quest for our identity is fulfilled. philosophy, its methodology, some of its central questions, and its development throughout history. The philosophical thinking is the So, step back in time and let us introduce mental investigating of profound questions about the relationship of you to the magnificent 5 Sacred Cities of humanity with the world and its position in it. We will begin by trying the so-called Cradle of Western to understand what philosophy is, what its characteristic aims and Civilisation; Athens, , , methods are, as well as explore philosophical issues such as Knowledge, Morality, Ethics, and Beauty. Ultimately, students will be and Olympia are a wonder to behold, able to identify the link between today’s way of thought and that of waiting to be discovered! the great philosophers, like Plato, Aristotle and Socrates. I Programme highlights

Marvel at the foremost masterpieces of , T the eternal and the exquisite Acropolis of Athens Immerse yourself in the renowned Eleusinian Mysteries, the most sacred religious rites of Ancient Greece

I Discover the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis and a major religious centre for the ancient Greeks in the Archaic and Classical periods, the sacred island of Delos*

N Explore Delphi, the “navel” of the Earth according to the ancient Greeks and home to the acclaimed Oracle of Apollo

Trace the origins of the Olympic Games at Ancient Greece’s E most significant religious and athletic centre, the sublime Olympia

Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the Acropolis Museum and the stunning National Archaeological R Museum, led by highly-qualified, licensed archaeologists

Indulge in the classical Greek heritage through intriguing, A certified seminars and workshops by enthusiastic lecturers *If the weather gods (or any other conditions) don’t permit us to travel to the islands of Delos and , then Epidaurus, the greatest healing centre of Ancient Greece and home to the finest and best-preserved of all Classical Greek theatres, will become the substitute destination. R 12-22 June, 2018

2-12 July, 2018 -> in International Sign Y 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Alexander the Great & the Hellenistic Culture This course concentrates on the rise of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, its expansion under Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic kingdoms that arose after Alexander's premature death in 323 BCE. The course also treats the rise of Rome from its origins, and its consequent integration into and the establishment of hegemony over the Hellenistic world to 146 BCE.

Join us for a Panoramic view of Alexander Introduction to Aristotelian philosophy the Great’s life and legacy. Develop an What is philosophy? How is it differentiated from understanding of the nexus between religion, science, and other disciplines? This module geography and imperialism in Alexander’s explores the origins of Western philosophy. Plato and military accomplishments and territorial expansion; the development of a grand his predecessors, Aristotle and his successors, as well empire spanning from Egypt, Asia Minor to as the Pre-Socratic natural philosophers on science, Mesopotamia and India. Ultimately, religion, modes of discourse, reality, and order, will be spreading Greek culture and language to covered. form what can be referred to as the Macedonian Empire and/or Hellenistic The Transition from the Hellenistic World. Let us take a look at Alexander’s to the Roman Empire mentor; Aristotle, his works, and influence on At its height, the Hellenistic Empire was spread across Alexander the Great’s life, political the Arab world, around the Mediterranean and even strategies and career. Hold tight as we take to the Himalayas, while the Roman Empire stretched you through time from the Archaic, Classical, from north-western to the Near East and Hellenistic and Roman Periods by visiting Thessaloniki, Vergina, the burial site of the encompassed all the lands of the Mediterranean. kings of , Philippi, a UNESCO How, and most importantly, why was this momentous world heritage site, Stagira, the birthplace of transition made? Aristotle, and many more. I Programme highlights

Travel in the footsteps of Alexander the Great; one of T history’s brilliant military leaders and most powerful rulers Discover the historic place where Alexander III of Macedon was born and raised: once the majestic capital of ancient Macedonia; Ancient Pella I Explore gems registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the city of Aigai and the Archaeological Site of Philippi

N Marvel at the Ancient Amphipolis, where in 2012 Greek archaeologists unearthed the biggest burial tumulus ever discovered in Greece!

E Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and the stunning Archaeological Museum of Vergina, led by highly-qualified, licensed archaeologists R Indulge in Alexander the Great, his mentor Aristotle and their heritage through intriguing certified seminars and workshops by enthusiastic lecturers A Get lost in the breathtaking scenery of ancient Greece’s most sacred mountain, Olympus, the highest in Greece and the mythological home of the 12 Olympian Gods R 2-12 July, 2018

16-26 July, 2018 -> in International Sign Y 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Introduction to Minoan Civilisation This course covers the archaeology of prehistoric suggesting the emergence of a complex society with sociopolitical hierarchies. Particular emphasis is given to the Minoan palaces of the 2nd century BCE, including Minoan material culture, architecture, and arts and crafts. Additionally, discussions are raised on how material remains provide insights into Minoan societies, their beliefs, , and their relation to the Aegean and the East Mediterranean.

Ancient Greek Religion & Mythology This course offers an introduction to all the main features of , mythology and the classical world. Students are introduced to myths, gods, heroes, the origins Join us on the route to unveiling the and nature of the universe as they developed in the Greek vibrant Minoan society through art, and Roman worlds. We will consider the nature, function, and archaeology, architecture, mythology, theoretical approaches to myth in society, and how myths were adapted by Greek and Roman authors to fit a particular religion and material culture. Our 10- literary or historical context. Time will also be devoted to day voyage will give us insights into comparing mythological systems. We will also examine how the Minoan settlements, including the the gods intervene in human life, how to consult the gods palaces of Knossos, , Malia, regarding death and the future, how to enlist the services of the divine healer, and much more. and Zakros. Discover the prominent role the Minoan palaces played in Aegean Art & Archaeology administration, trade, and as religious This course explores the art and architecture of the Aegean and political epicentres. Uncover the region in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE with particular connection between Minoan culture attention to archaeological perspectives. Specifically, this includes the material culture of the Early Cyclades, Minoan and the influence it had on the Crete and , as well as specific problems shaping of Western European and themes in the field. civilisation as we know it today! I Programme highlights

T Indulge yourself in the legendary seafaring culture of the Minoans, who have a significant place in world history, as building the first civilisation to appear on European soil I Explore the magnificent labyrinthine palaces of Knossos, Phaistos, Malia and Zakros, and their sophisticated, colourful frescoes N Visit the fascinating cave connected to the birth and childhood of the father of Gods, ; the Diktaean Cave E Immerse yourself in legendary myths such as the ones of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and the Labyrinth, as well as of Daedalus and Icarus R Discover fascinating archaeological museums, which boast truly impressive exhibits, such as the bare- breasted snake goddess statuette from the palace of A Knossos, the acclaimed Phaistos Disc and the striking black stone Bull’s Head Rhyton of Knossos

R 16-26 July, 2018

18-28 June, 2018 -> in International Sign Y 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Travel in the Ancient World An introduction to travel in ancient times, from 3,000 BCE to the Roman period. The course covers types of travel, reasons, and means and is also based on historical and sociological perspectives. Particular attention is given to excavated shipwrecks and trade routes around the .

The Cyclades fulfil their collective name Maritime Archaeology (kyklos in Greek means circle) by encircling An introduction to the discipline of archaeology that the mythical birthplace of Apollo and is concerned with maritime culture. From ports and Artemis, the twin offspring of Zeus by Leto, the sacred island of Delos. Join us on the shore-based facilities to ships, cargoes, and material route to unveiling the spirited Cycladic evidence buried at the bottom of the seas and Civilisation -spanning the period from oceans, this course is about the history and approximately 3,200-2,000 BCE- through contribution of this ‘newly emerged’ science to our art, archaeology, architecture, mythology, understanding of the ancient world. religion and material culture. Our 10-day voyage will give us insights into the striking The Art of Sculpture ancient temples and, of course, the This course focuses on the evolution of the art of famous schematic flat female figurines sculpture in the Greek world from prehistoric times to carved out of the islands’ pure white the late Classical period, as suggested by the marble. Their enigmatic forms possess high material evidence. Students familiarise themselves aesthetic power in their very simplicity. with theories of aesthetics and artistic interpretation Discover the prominent role of a truly great to better understand and analyse the three- civilisation that thrived in the Aegean and dimensional art. the Eastern Mediterranean for millennia, before the arising of the famous Minoan Civilisation. I Programme highlights

T Discover how the wealth of natural resources on the Cyclades such as gold, silver, copper, obsidian and marble allowed the prosperity for the flourishing of the arts and the uniqueness of Cycladic art; perhaps I best illustrated by their clean-lined and minimalist sculpture which is amongst the most distinctive art produced throughout the Aegean

N Visit the live dig of Akrotiri in or the so- called ‘Pompeii’ of the Aegean, with ongoing excavations of a Minoan Bronze Age settlement, considered to be the most important prehistoric E settlement found in the Eastern Mediterranean Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the Mining Museum of Milos, the Museum of R Prehistoric Thera and the Museum of Marble Crafts in , led by highly-qualified, licensed archaeologists

Indulge in the Cycladic heritage through intriguing, A certified seminars and workshops by enthusiastic lecturers

R 1-11 June, 2018

45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) Y = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Olympic Games and Sanctuaries in Ancient Greece The theoretical part of the course encourages students to seek the origins of sports events, focusing mainly on . The course provides information about the venues where these events were held, the conditions that prevailed in each ancient region, as well as the importance of winning the highest honour attributed to an athlete. In the practical part of the course, students will become acquainted with ancient sports through a demonstration of techniques and improvised games.

History of Modern Olympic Games The purpose of the course is for students to familiarise themselves with the history of the Modern Olympic Games, Join us on the journey to exploring the not just through the eyes of an athlete, but also through the significance of diet and sports in ancient scope of society, by combining sports feats with the Greece. This 10-day route provides sociopolitical issues of each time period. All of the above will educational and experiential seminars be combined with a practical application of techniques in and workshops regarding the history of various sports of the Modern Olympic Games, leading to a more complete result. sports practices and Mediterranean

(Athletic) Diet. Walk with us through time Mediterranean diet - from Ancient to Modern Greece to the origin of the Ancient Olympic This course will provide participants with knowledge about Games and other significant sports the Mediterranean Diet and each evolution throughout the events to learn about these ancient centuries. In the introductory part of the course, students will practices, as well as participate in learn about the eating habits of Ancient Greeks, the way they games and the preparation of used to consume food, the utensils they used, and a detailed look into an athlete’s diet in ancient times. In the interactive Mediterranean meals. Discover how the part of the course, participants will prepare some legacies of ancient games and diet are Mediterranean dishes and taste them. At the end of the alive today in contemporary sports and course, there will be a comprehensive reference to the Mediterranean Diet. contemporary Mediterranean diet and its benefits. I Programme highlights

T Marvel at the foremost masterpieces of Classical Greece, the eternal Parthenon and the exquisite Acropolis of Athens

I Explore the places where the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, such as the Isthmian, the Nemean and the Pythian were held

N Trace the origins of the Olympic Games at Ancient Greece’s most significant religious and athletic centre, the sublime Olympia

E Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum and the stunning Archaeological Museum of Olympia, led by highly-qualified, licensed R archaeologists

Indulge yourself in the most influential athletic and cultural event of antiquity; the Olympic Games, A through intriguing, certified seminars and workshops by enthusiastic lecturer

R 2-12 Jul y, 2018

45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) Y = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

The World of Homer This course introduces students to the origins of , the legacy of Homer, the world in which he lived and the world which he narrates. We will identify the principal events and characters of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, discuss the primary theoretical difficulties in reading and interpreting Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, as well as discuss Homer’s influence on major works of classical Greek and Roman literature.

War and Peace: the Mycenaean Civilisation This course introduces students to the Mycenaean This will be an epic journey along civilisation; the places and people examined through Ηomeric routes, as we uncover the lives culture. Who were the Mycenaeans? How did they live and mysteries of the Mycenaean their lives? This course will take you through the rise, Civilisation. We will delve into the legacy the fall, and the mysteries of Mycenaean civilisation. of an unacknowledged legislator; Homer, It is identified as a time so mysterious, that it was and we will follow narrations through often regarded by the Classical Greeks as a time Mycenaean culture, society, turmoil, constructed by myth more than by man. peace, and landscapes by exploring the material culture; art, scripture, People and Places: the Mycenaean Landscapes archaeology, and architecture. Our road Mycenaean topography is the focus of this course. By will lead us from Athens to , along homing in on Mycenaean settlements and evidence the path of cities such as Mycenae, found from scripts, students will acquire and whilst participating knowledge on Mycenaean everyday culture and in intriguing workshops and visiting familiarise themselves with the concepts of natural various significant archaeological sites heritage and cultural landscapes. and museums. I Programme highlights

T Marvel at the foremost masterpieces of the Mycenaean Civilisation: Mycenae, Tiryns and Midea; the wealthiest and most powerful cities of the glorious Mycenaean Civilisation, which ruled over the eastern Mediterranean world between I 1,600 and 1,200 BCE

Immerse yourself in places firmly linked to the Homeric epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which have profoundly influenced the European art and literature for more than three millennia N Discover the famous , the monumental Grave Circles A and B, the imposing Tomb of Agamemnon, also known as the Treasury of Atreus at Mycenae, as well as the Acropolis, the wall-painted Palace. E Get lost in the breathtaking scenery of the tallest mountain in the ; the imposing Taygetus

R Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the exquisite National Archaeological Museum and the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae, led by highly-qualified, licensed archaeologists

A Indulge in the Homeric heritage through intriguing, certified seminars and workshops by enthusiastic lecturers

R 6-16 July, 2018

4-14 June, 2018 -> in International Sign Y 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Acting based on Platonic Philosophy The workshop and the method followed in this course are based on Plato's tripartite division of the human . The platonic tripartite distinction of the soul into the: rational, the spirited and the appetitive, lies at the soul of the ancient Greek tragedy, the Chorus. Therefore, we divide in turn the Chorus into the: cognitive Chorus, the emotional Chorus and the instinctive Chorus. During this course, the students will have the opportunity to respectively become familiar with works of the great Greek tragedians.

Chorus & Ancient Drama To the Ancient Greeks, the theatre was This module introduces the team of participating students to interact and express themselves through ancient drama’s chorus. The course a form of amusement taken very aims at familiarising students with the notion of conscious seriously. People would come from all participation in speaking and acting, as well as fostering personal across the Greek world to attend the expression, through coordination, homogeneity, coexistence, improvisation, perception and communication exercises. For a famous plays performed in open air comprehensive understanding of chorus’ function, the participants amphitheatres, which nearly every will work on the relation between the stage and their body, as well as Greek city of note had. on strengthening every actor-participant’s courage and specificities. Therefore, we gladly welcome you on a Anthropology & Theatre journey to the origins of the dramatic Anthropology and Theater converge on various instances when studying the Ancient Greek tragedies of the three main tragic poets: arts in ancient Greece -when the , and . The tragedies offer a fruitful theatre was an integral part of the ground on the invention of myth, rituals, kinship, anthropogeography, healing process- through our highly customs, systems of and many others. The present lecture focuses on one of Anthropology’s biggest debates: Nature and curated 10-day trail. We will explore Culture Dichotomy and most specifically whether women and men the fundamentals of Ancient Greek are seen as closer to nature or culture respectively and how this Drama, through carefully-designed dichotomy is manifested in Ancient Greek Drama. Using an anthropological lens to observe the text, three tragedies are being seminars, workshops, and guided tours studied to explore the transitions from nature to culture and from of unique archaeological sites and private to public: Bacchae by Euripides, Philoctetes by Sophocles and Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus. museums throughout Greece. I Programme highlights

Travel to the origins of drama through truly original T workshops and seminars that will enable you to discover the Ancient tragedians and the roots of theatre. By wearing replicas of ancient Greek masks, interpret the first theatre roles ever written... I Marvel at the foremost masterpieces of Classical Greece, the eternal Parthenon and the exquisite Acropolis of Athens N Immerse yourself in the renowned Eleusinian Mysteries, the most sacred religious rites of Ancient Greece E Discover the finest and best-preserved of all Classical Greek theatres, the spectacular Theatre of Epidaurus

Explore Delphi, the "navel" of the Earth according to R the ancient Greeks and home to the acclaimed Oracle of Apollo

Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the new Acropolis Museum and the stunning National A Archaeological Museum, led by highly-qualified, licensed archaeologists R 1-11 June, 2018

21-31 May, 2018 -> in International Sign Y 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Pythagoreans’ Philosophy and Mathematics This part will start with a brief biographical sketch of and the most significant features of this religio-philosophical school of thought will be presented. Finally, a brief presentation of the influence of platonic thought in later mathematicians will be given.

Plato and Platonism in Mathematical Philosophy This part will commence by placing Plato in his contemporary place and time, and with some basic features of his philosophical system, which constitute an apogee of Greek thought.

The Platonic solids This part will refer to and define the five platonic solids, and will describe their geometrical features and properties. Plato attempted to articulate a theory of a geometrical understanding of the world, based precisely on his regular polyhedrons. Finally, these solids will be connected with the four basic Mathematics developed in parallel and in elements of fire, air, water, and earth, since Plato believed that everything that relation to the world of can be conceived by the human senses consists of different quantities of these basic elements. philosophy. Turning to the past, the researcher comes in contact with ideas Aristotle’s ideas Again this part starts with some basic biographical information of Aristotle. developed by important philosophical The analysis will proceed by presenting the basic features of Aristotelian schools of thought, especially the philosophy and its interrelation with the Platonic one. Followed by an analysis on the importance of abstract process in Mathematical objects, which, mathematical ones. The aim is to search according to abstract thinking, can be defined as equivalence classes of other for the first principles of Mathematics objects. The part will be concluded by referring to the need of a mathematical proving process as the appropriate way of thinking by using the four basic and understand their relationship with structural elements that should characterise all mathematical theories. the distinctive ideas of the contemporary Continuity and Infinity in Aristotelian Philosophy different philosophical schools. Through This part will concern itself with the Eleatic paradoxes in order to manifest the our highly curated 10-day trail, this importance of studying the notions of continuity and infinity. The relevant Aristotelian ideas will follow. More specifically the following analyses will be search will enrich our modern knowledge made: and experience, giving a fresh impetus to • the five reasons that compel us to think of infinity • the processes responsible for familiarising ourselves with the infinity our thinking that will enable us to make • understanding the infinity new developments. The past can always • defining continuity through infinity • defining the notion of point and its role in structuring continuity constitute a source of inspiration for the • potentiality and reality present towards a better future. • the notion of time in relation to infinity and continuity. I Programme highlights

Indulge in the philosophy of mathematics in T ancient Greece through truly original workshops and seminars that will enable you to discover the extraordinary ideas of Pythagoras, Plato and Aristotle. I Explore ; Greece's richest port, as well as a vital, robust city-state in Greek, Hellenistic and Roman times. N Marvel at the foremost masterpieces of Classical Greece, the eternal Parthenon and the exquisite E Acropolis of Athens.

Discover the finest and best-preserved of all Classical Greek theatres, the spectacular Theatre R of Epidaurus.

Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the Acropolis Museum and the stunning A Archaeological Museum of Nafplio, led by highly- qualified, licensed archaeologists.

R 22 June-2 July, 2018

45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) Y = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Ancient Philosophy This is an advanced reading course on Greek philosophical texts, such as Plato's Symposium. The course assumes some prior knowledge of Greek prose text, its forms, vocabulary, and syntax. Students will become acquainted with philosophical literature through ancient text and secondary scholars on Greek philosophy by reporting on articles and books, as well as writing short essays.

Ancient Philosophers It is hard to overlook the fundamental Students can expect a thematic and chronological overview impact Greek philosophers cast over of the broad movements of ancient thought, from the western thought and history. Let us, distinction between reason and myth in to therefore, embark on our philosophical the differentiation of the three main areas of Hellenistic and Roman philosophy: physics, logic, and ethics. This includes a quest along the Sacred Way from detailed study of selected thinkers (such as , Athens to the mysterious and sacred , Aristotle, , Cicero, and Marcus Aurelius), Eleusis. This is but the beginning of our and what is known of their lives and motivations, within these pursuit of knowledge as we venture to traditions. Primary readings will be from Greek and Roman the healing centre on the island of Kos literature in English translation.

and the historic centre of for Ancient Rhetoric further enlightenment. This 10-day quest This course outlines the development of ancient literary and provides a philosophical gaze to rhetorical theory through reading and analysis of significant understanding the cities of Athens and Greek and Roman texts in translation, such as Plato's Eleusis, and the islands of Kos and Republic, Aristotle's Poetics and Rhetoric, Cicero's rhetorical works, and Horace's Art of Poetry. From their early concepts Rhodes, as well as the entirety of Greek on the uses and effects of poetry and public speech, the history. Participants are guided through Greeks developed sophisticated theories of literature and seminars, workshops and visits to rhetoric that were adopted by the Romans and became outstanding sites covering the history of foundational for modern critical thinking about these Greek philosophy. subjects. I Programme highlights

T Wander through the ancient ruins and paths where Plato and Aristotle used to walk and teach their students Immerse yourself in the renowned Eleusinian Mysteries, I the most sacred religious rites of Ancient Greece

Explore the Asklepieion of Kos; the most renowned healing centre in the Western world in which many N significant people taught and work, one of them being the father of Medicine,

Marvel at the foremost masterpieces of Classical E Greece, the eternal Parthenon and the exquisite Acropolis of Athens

Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the R brand new digital Plato Academy Museum and the stunning National Archaeological Museum, led by highly- qualified, licensed archaeologists A Indulge in the classical Greek philosophy through intriguing, certified seminars and workshops by enthusiastic lecturers R 12-22 July, 2018

45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) Y = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

An introduction to Ancient Greek Ceramics Upon completion of this course, the students will have a full picture of ceramics in ancient Greece from the Neolithic era up to the late classical period, since the educational programme includes the design and construction of representative artefacts of every period and style (technique). The participants will also acquire knowledge and skills related to the manufacture of raw materials (clays and coatings) and -in some cases- tools, transmitted in an interactive and experiential way. The course is interdisciplinary and includes geology and chemistry data. It is also designed to be consistent Pottery is the most common artefact with the sites and museums visited, as well as to comprehensively unearthed during archaeological cover the timeline of ceramics in ancient Greece. excavations, collectively providing an Interpreting the Iconography of Greek Myths open window into the past. We gladly Students will approach ancient through the means welcome you to the beautiful world of of descriptive arts, such as sculpture, pottery, painting, minor arts, ceramics through our highly curated mosaics and coins. They will get to know representative myths on the actions of the Olympian gods and of Greek 10-day trail, where we explore the mythology, the deeds of heroes and heroines, and the various fundamentals of the art of ceramics in demonic and fictional creatures. Also, they will explore the reasons Ancient Greece, through visiting the for using particular mythical themes in the ancient Greek and Roman world as well as the issue of the preservation of ancient cities of Athens, Corinth, Eleusis, Greek myths, and the way myths were understood in subsequent Thebes, and Nafplio, as well as the periods. Students will come face-to-face with the challenges of studying iconography, through the analysis of symbols and images islands of and . for which no correlating literary narratives exist.

Our experts will introduce you to the Anthropology of Art An introductory course focused on Art within the fields of history of ceramics, iconography and anthropology and cultural studies. Students familiarise themselves anthropology in art through seminars, with the social dimension of artistic productions and turn visual workshops, and guided tours of phenomena into cultural ones, by unfolding their multiple backgrounds. Think of the artist’s role and status or the role of an unique archaeological sites and object’s form and function in the wider society, but also the museums. aesthetic values of different cultures and different artistic spheres. I Programme highlights

Marvel at some of the greatest cities of Ancient T Greece and their gems; Athens, Corinth, Eleusis, Thebes, as well as the historic islands of Poros and Aegina

I Admire some of the oldest and most diverse representations of the cultural beliefs and practices of the ancient Greeks, through a magnificent journey on the art of ceramics N Immerse yourself in the renowned Eleusinian Mysteries, the most sacred religious rites of Ancient Greece and discover the mythical ancient Thebes; a powerful city-state of the Classical period, which E abounds myths and legends

Visit fascinating archaeological museums, such as the stunning National Archaeological Museum and R the recently established Archaeological Museum of Thebes, led by highly-qualified, licensed archaeologists

A Indulge in the of ceramics through intriguing, certified seminars and workshops by enthusiastic artists/lecturers R 2-12 June, 2018

45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) Y = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Identity and Power This module examines the continuous shifting of political circumstances and the presence of conquerors on the islands of Cyclades. The line of successors is linked with the artistic production and the alteration on Orthodox practices. The treaty of Partitio terrarium imperii Romaniae in 1204 divided the Byzantine Centers, roads, and media in Empire amongst the Crusaders. The three- The second module focuses on trading eighths (3/8) of , , Negroponte, , Acarnania, Aetolia, activities, imported materials, and local and several islands of the workshops. The need for continuation of the were awarded to the Venetians. The term Orthodox tradition becomes alive and strong Frankocracy often refers to both French through the construction of a large number of and Italian conquerors who established on the dissolved territories of the Byzantine churches. Empire. The political and economic situation was different for every region, Provincial Fresco Painting resulting to different production of art and The internal surfaces of the churches on the architecture. What is important to observe is the co-habitation between the two islands of the Cyclades were mainly religious dogmas, the Orthodox and the decorated with wall paintings created by Latin, which in some occasions promoted local workshops and available materials innovative religious practices. In our 10-day leading to the formation of distinct provincial trip we will discover the effect on Byzantine styles. culture through visiting the former Duchy of and several other islands. Programme highlights ❖ Athens

• Discover the tangled history of conquerors on the islands of the Cyclades. • Wander on the rocky streets of Byzantine settlements. ❖ Kea • Discover the natural beauty of the Cyclades. • Visit Byzantine churches from the Late and Post Byzantine period. • Indulge in the Late and Post Byzantine religious heritage through seminars, guided tours, and workshops by specialized lecturers. ❖ Syros

❖ Tinos

❖ Mykonos

❖ Naxos

21-31 May, 2018 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) ❖ Paros = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

The Iconoclastic Controversy This module explores church architecture in the region of the Peloponnese focusing on the aftermath of the . Special attention is given to the new architectural types formed by the co-habitation of The end of the Iconoclastic Orthodox and Latin citizens along with controversy in the ninth century examples of defensive constructions. signified the beginning of a new era in Byzantine iconography. The Athos Monasteries guarded numerous Text and Icon in Byzantium ecclesiastical treasures; icons, This module offers an introduction to Late liturgical objects, vestments, and holy Byzantine iconography through the examples relics. During the Middle Byzantine of churches in the Peloponnese by examining period, Christian art was dedicated subjects of depictions, style, media, and to, and controlled by, the Church. Its conservation practices. pictorial programs matured to such a level of conceptual clarity sanctioned Monasteries of by the ecclesiastical authority that This module focuses on the economic remained viable for centuries. In transactions between East and West in the addition, Thessaloniki remained the Peloponnese, offering a deeper second most important city of the

Empire for several centuries, offering understanding of the Late Byzantine culture.

an interesting example of Byzantine archaeology and architecture. Programme highlights ❖ Athens

• Discover the natural beauty of the former Byzantine cities in Northern Greece. • Visit the monasteries of Meteora, walk on the rocky paths on top of magnificent cliffs. ❖ Meteora • Study the monuments of Thessaloniki along with discovering the beauties of the second largest city in Greece. • Visit spectacular natural environments, such as the Falls of Naousa and the Lake of Kastoria. • Indulge in the Middle Byzantine religious heritage through seminars, guided tours, ❖ Thessaloniki and workshops by specialized lecturers.

❖ Kastoria

❖ Veria

❖ Naousa

2-12 July, 2018 & 14-24 January 2019 Arta 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) ❖ = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Byzantine Architecture in the Peloponnese This module explores church architecture in the region of the Peloponnese focusing on the aftermath of the Fourth Crusade. Special attention is given to the new architectural The Byzantine Civilisation covers a broad types formed by the co-habitation of period of over a millennium (330-1453). Join us on the route to unveiling part of the Orthodox and Latin citizens along with Byzantine religious culture in the region of examples of defensive constructions. the Peloponnese. Our 10-day voyage offers insights into the archaeology and material culture of the Late Byzantine period (1204- Iconography and representational 1453), including churches, monasteries, techniques fortresses, and castles. Our road will lead us This module offers an introduction to Late from Athens to Kalavryta, Mistras, and Byzantine iconography through the examples . Discover the prominent role of the Despotate of Morea, the interaction of churches in the Peloponnese by examining between Byzantium and the West, during the subjects of depictions, style, media, and last period before the Fall of Constantinople. conservation practices. This program offers a journey across the Byzantine Peloponnese through walking tours, guided visits, historic sites, and Aspects of social and economic history important ecclesiastical monuments. The This module focuses on the economic offered series of seminars include covering transactions between East and West in the aspects of archaeology, architecture, and internal decoration through the perspective Peloponnese, offering a deeper of cross-cultural influences with the Franks understanding of the Late Byzantine culture. and the economic interrelations which molded new society norms. Programme highlights ❖ Athens

• Discover the tale of the two castles of the Despotate of Morea, Mistras and Monemvasia. • Wander on the rocky streets, among the monasteries and fortresses of the unique ❖ Monemvasia UNESCO World Heritage Monument. • Discover the beauty of provincial, religious art and architecture in the region of Lakonia-Mani. ❖ Areopoli • Explore the castles of Methoni-Koroni and feel the Western spirit joining the Byzantine legacy. • Indulge in the Late Byzantine religious heritage through seminars, guided tours, and workshops by specialized lecturers. ❖ Mani

❖ Mistras

❖ Kalavryta

❖ Kalamata

❖ Methoni

16-26 July, 2018 & 3-13 January 2019 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) ❖ Koroni = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Belief and Practice in Early Church (, Paul, and the Gospels) This module traces the growth of from the 1st century AD by examining selected texts from Early Christian documents.

Patterns of Christian Worship This module explores the function and framework Apostle Paul chose Greece as the gate to of the Christian worship through theological and promote Christianity in Europe. His work along with the Gospels, historical sources. The patterns are explained and texts from the Church Fathers formed inside Early Christian and Byzantine churches of the Christian liturgy in terms of theological Attica and nearby towns to identify the purpose interpretation, creation of space, and use of each space, its religious affiliation, and its of objects. Scriptures are transformed into evolution through the centuries. specific liturgical spaces and actions are interpreted by the splendid world of minor Relics and Liturgical Objects arts. Our 10-day trip is an academic pilgrimage to the Late Antique and An introductory course focused on Art within the Byzantine Attica, , and Corinth. This fields of anthropology and cultural studies. program offers an overview of how Students familiarise themselves with the social Christianity started as a within dimension of artistic productions and turn visual to become a separate religion. phenomena into cultural ones, by unfolding their The participants will gain a wide multiple backgrounds. Think of the artist’s role and knowledge of the texts which shaped the status or the role of an object’s form and function Early Christian Church. Moreover, the in the wider society, but also the aesthetic values formation of the Christian liturgy will lead us to translate church planning and use of of different cultures and different artistic spheres. space during the liturgy. Programme highlights ❖ Athens

• Discover the places where the Apostle Paul taught and delivered the message of Christianity in Athens and Corinth. • Wander in the streets of Early Christian and Byzantine Attica. ❖ Corinth • Discover the relationship between the writings and liturgical spaces. • Visit specialized museums with rich collections of liturgical objects. • Indulge in the Byzantine liturgical heritage through seminars, guided tours and workshops by specialised lecturers. ❖ Boeotia

❖ Euboea

❖ Trikala

20-30 June, 2018 & 6-16 January 2019 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) ❖ Meteora = 3 transferable US credits The syllabus

Introducing Christian This module introduces the basic sources of Christian , scriptures, and tradition. It provides contextual analysis of the diverse forms, debates, and developments which occurred during the first six centuries of existence of Christianity. The Cave of the Apocalypse is located on the island of Patmos, in the Skala The Apocalypse of Saint John region. It is considered as the place This module offers a study of the Book of where the Apostle John experienced the divine presence and wrote the 27th and Revelation regarding theological last book of the New Testament; the approaches and different schools of Apocalypse in 95 AD. In this cave interpretation. revealed Himself to John and stepped on the floor, so it is often called as the Jerusalem of the Mediterranean Sea. The The Order of the Hospitallers island of Rhodes is a living example of This module examines the role of military the medieval Mediterranean where the orders such as the Templars and the Order of the Hospitallers retreated after Hospitallers, in relation to their heritage on the fall of the Holy Land. Join us on a trip to the islands of the Dodecanese in a the island of Rhodes. historical quest from the beginning of Christianity to the medieval period. Programme highlights ❖ Athens

• Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of Saint John, both registered as UNESCO World Heritage monuments since 1999. • Walk on the streets of the Chora of Patmos. • Discover the beauty of the old town of Rhodes and wander around the rocky streets of its castle. ❖ • Visit the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. • Explore the natural beauty of the islands of the Dodecanese. • Indulge in the Christian religious heritage through seminars, guided tours, and workshops by specialized lecturers. ❖ Kos

❖ Rhodes

❖ Patmos

Date upon request 45 contact hours (seminars & on-site seminars) ❖ Leros = 3 transferable US credits IN DETAIL:

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