is a
Freshman Summer Experience designed
for interfaith understanding and exploration.
The group will travel to Atlanta, GA and visit places of
worship for several major world religions, spending time with
leaders of those traditions, learning of their history,
practices, and beliefs. Where appropriate, we will
participate in worship as well as community service
opportunities alongside members of the various faith
communities we encounter. Quest is a
partnership between New Student Orientation and the Truitt
Center for Religious & Spiritual Life.
(the
nights of July 16 & 21 will be on Elon's campus)
Atlanta, GA provides a
diverse assortment of authentic worshipping communities with
permanent, dedicated worship spaces in well established
communities. For example, Congregation Beth Jacob is an
Orthodox Synagogue situated in a community of Orthodox Jewish
persons. The Masjid al-Farooq is a Mosque situated in a
community of Muslim congregants who walk there for prayer
& education. Both have community outreach programs
on site or nearby, and our hope is to participate in service
alongside congregants. The largest Hindu Temple in
North America is in Atlanta and there are numerous Buddhist
communities as well. Atlanta also has public transportation
and a variety of cultural offerings (museums, entertainment,
attractions) to supplement the educational and team building
experience.
The McAfee
School of Theology (Mercer University) in North Atlanta will
provide space for meetings & discussions, some meals,
lodging, as well as faculty resources for seminars in
interfaith exploration.
For more information email fse@elon.edu or call
336-278-7729.
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