Religious studies. People, priests and prophets. Summer School. Humanities and Cultural Heritage

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1 Summer School Religious studies People, priests and prophets Humanities and Cultural Heritage FORMAZIONE PERMANENTE DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE RELIGIOSE FACOLTÀ DI LETTERE E FILOSOFIA Second edition, 2017 Monastero Santa Croce di Bocca di Magra Ameglia (Sp), august 2017

2 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.

3 A short presentation For 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.

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

4 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 Program w Thursday 24 evening Introduction Marco Rainini, Università 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 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

Voghera, Centro di Documentazione Ebraica Contemporanea, Milano w Monday 28 morning People, priests and prophets in the Reform Jon

Universiteit Leuven w Monday 28 afternoon Popolo, sacerdoti e profeti nel cristianesimo contemporaneo Raffaella Perin, Università

5 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 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 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 Director Gian Luca Potestà Ordinario di Storia del cristianesimo presso la Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia dell Università Scientific Coordinator Marco Rainini Università Scientific

6 Scientific Director Gian Luca Potestà Ordinario di Storia del cristianesimo presso la Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia dell Università Scientific Coordinator Marco Rainini Università Scientific Committee Rémi Gounelle, Université de Strasbourg Mathijs Lamberigts, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Enzo Pace, Università degli Studi di Padova Marco Rizzi, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Giovanni Vian, Università Ca Foscari, Venezia Giuseppe Visonà, Università Scientific Secretary Elena Tealdi, Università Lecturers Jon Balserak, University of Bristol Michelina Di Cesare, Sapienza Università di Roma Wim François, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Rémi Gounelle, Université de Strasbourg Gadi Luzzatto Voghera, Centro di Documentazione Ebraica Contemporanea, Milano Enzo Pace, Università degli Studi di Padova Raffaella Perin, Università Gian Luca Potestà, Università Marco Rainini, Università

7 Il corso in sintesi 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 at the 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, Milano Tel Fax formazione.permanente-mi@ unicatt.it). The selection will be based on merit, experience, and motivations. The deadline to apply is June 16, Fees The registration fee for the Summer School is (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 (VAT included). For students enrolled in the Università Cattolica the participation fee is (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 IT07W , specifying the name of the participant and the title of the course on the reason for payment line. The registration fee is nonrefundable 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 full board in a double bedroom. Few single rooms are available for 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. INFORMATION. Università - Formazione Permanente - Via Carducci, Milano - Tel Fax formazione.permanente-mi@unicatt.it Sito web milano.unicatt.it/formazionepermanente

Religion and Bioethics

Università degli Studi di Padova Lecture Series Religion and Bioethics June 6-8, 2016 Padova, Italy Scientific coordinator Corrado Viafora Course coordinators Corrado Viafora, Enrico Furlan FACULTY STEFANO