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Elon University -  Religious Life

description Quest  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.

Dates: July 16-22, 2008
                        (the nights of July 16 & 21 will be on Elon's campus)

Cost: $300


description Location: 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.

Collaboration: 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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