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Discovering Hellenic Heritage STUDENT ADVENTURES USA & GREECE SUMMER 2019 LOCATION: GREECE SPECIAL OFFER FOR GREEK ORTHODOX PARISHES Discovering .com d Hellenic Heritage Discover Hellenic Heritage through philosophy, history, and faith. We start from the founding fathers of Greek philosophy, then move to key moments in Greece’s history and their impact, and end with a look at the Orthodox Faith that has not only shaped the nation, but also rescued its identity during dark times. www.prescience This Adventure encourages you to understand your own journey in life, to learn from history and introduces you to Orthodoxy in its purest form. AEGEAN ISLANDS CRUISE INCLUDED 4-day Excursion! To register, contact Eleni Carter (917) 981 8087, [email protected] Use promotional code: GO 2019 Greek Philosophy Greek History Greek Orthodox Faith How to Leverage the Classics How to Use the Past to Tell How to Discover Universal in Your Daily Affairs the Future Truths Philosophy has always been the starting What if the Greeks had lost the battle Embark on a journey that traces the point when looking for answers. of Marathon? evolution of the Greek Orthodox Faith. This truly didactic Adventure will give you What if Alexander the Great had not Starting with Early Christianity, we will tangible points of reference, connected to invaded India? make selective stops and assess its role in core philosophical roots. It will allow you the Byzantine Empire, the Greek War for to challenge your daily routines and help Through the exploration of Greek historical Independence, and at the end, investigate you pose the “right” questions. events, we look back into Greek antiquity its position in modern day society. and understand the making of the modern This treasure of knowledge will prevent you world and ask questions about its future. This Adventure will touch on History, Art, from being consumed by daily routines, and the Orthodox Doctrine. and instead, help you assume a vantage Topics to be explored: point to improve your life. • Classical Period Topics to be explored: • Hellenistic Period • Orthodox Symbolism Topics to be explored: • Byzantine Period • Orthodox Art • Origins and Significance of Greek • Ottoman Occupation Period and the • Orthodox Dogma Philosophy War for Independence • Orthodox History • Socrates • Twentieth Century • Orthodox Organizations • Plato • Aristotle Key sites to be visited: Key sites to be visited: • Practical Applications of Greek National Archaeological Museum Philosophy in Everyday Life Christian & Byzantine Museum .com Panathenaic Stadium Areios Pagos Hill; St. Demetrios d Cape Sounion; Temple of Poseidon Loumbardiaris Key sites to be visited: Marathon Temple; Marathon Museum Kapnikarea Byzantine Church; Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum War Museum the Athens Cathedral - Annunciation; St. Irene - the First Cathedral Plato’s Academy Greek Parliament; Old Parliament Aristotle’s Lyceum Daphni Monastery (Imperial Art in a Provincial Environment) Pnyx Hill Petraki Monastery (The Official Seat of Ancient Agora the Holy Synod) Athenian Trilogy: The University - The Academy - The Library Adventure Fees Include What You Earn The Αdventure fees are all-inclusive and cover the following: • A Certificate of Completion • Boutique hotel accommodation • Digital Badges for your participation and performance, to be • Airfare Round Trip from/to New York shared across social networks • 4-Day Premium Cruise to the Aegean Islands • Credits, based on a 64-contact hour Αdventure, subject to the www.prescience • Full medical and travel insurance coverage policy and requirements of your institution • Local transportation with VIP vans • The “Delta Report”, which highlights your leadership potential • Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at select restaurants and shapes your career plan • Admission fees for all site visits • Access to our personalized “Prescience Career Advisory Services” • English-speaking group leaders, guides and facilitators • Access to our “Deltonian Network” of professionals, academics, • Prescience personalized gifts, T-shirts, backpacks, etc. peers, and like-minded leaders LOCATION: GREECE Athens & Aegean Islands Discovering Hellenic Heritage (2 weeks) Group: High School College Fees in USD June 30 - July 14 June 16 - June 30 Dates: July 14 - July 28 June 30 - July 14 $ 7,700 July 14 - July 28 AEGEAN ISLANDS CRUISE INCLUDED To register, contact Eleni Carter (917) 981 8087, [email protected] 4-day Excursion! Use promotional code: GO 2019.
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