(1 credit towards the Apprenticeship Certificate)
The Story: In 1993, during the religious and ethnic civil war in Bosnia, the "Old Bridge", built by the Ottoman Turks in 1566 was destroyed. The bridge not only linked the two parts of the city of Mostar, but was a symbolic bridge between the Christian and Muslim communities. UNESCO and the World Bank helped rebuild the bridge which was opened in 2004.
Today, the bridge of understanding needs to be built between the three communities who share the inheritance promised to them through the Patriarch Abraham. This seminar is for Christians -- Catholic, Protestant & Orthodox -- who seek peace, security, and justice for Christians, Jews, and Muslims in the Holy Land and throughout the world.
To begin we must know one another's stories, especially the tales of wisdom that can bring understanding of the Other, but also of our Selves. Stories provide a glass to look outside at others, and a mirror to look inside at ourselves.
Walk the Bridge of Mostar. It is a journey filled with stories. It is a journey leading towards peace.
Recommend background reading:
by Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Available from Amazon as regular book or Kindle ebook
Come join us for this three day sacred storytelling seminar in DeLand, Florida on February 3-5.
Here are the details for registering:
Tuition is $295, payable on registration.
For lodgings, we highly recommend Hontoon Landing Resort and Spa which is only 4 miles from DeLand. And 2 miles from the DeLand Amtrak station.
Daily Schedules
Friday
9:00 am-12 Noon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am-12 Noon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cancellations
Because our groups are small (3-6 participants) there are no refunds unless someone takes your place. Also, tuition may be applied to a friend or colleague for your registration place, should you need to cancel. Tuition cannot be applied to future seminars.
Registration
Please email the form below (with your email address) to reserve a place. We will confirm if a place is available. Actual payment then can be sent to:
School of Sacred Storytelling
℅ Dr. Robert B. Wilhelm
250 S. Stone Street
DeLand FL 32720
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Travel Arrangements
Orlando is the closest major airport. Other airports are at Sanford and Daytona Beach. Amtrak has twice-daily service to DeLand, Florida from Boston to Miami.
If you wish to share a room or a rental car with someone, we will put you in contact with other participants.