Orthodoxy and ecumenism in Eastern Europe. A case study – Transylvania!

Methodology:
Lectures: Engage participants in interactive lectures providing foundational knowledge on Orthodox theology, Transylvanian religious history, and ecumenical principles.
Site Visits: Facilitate immersive site visits to significant Orthodox monasteries, churches, and cultural landmarks in Transylvania, allowing participants to explore the religious and cultural landscape firsthand.
Organize structured interfaith dialogues with representatives of other religious traditions, promoting mutual understanding, respectful engagement, and collaboration on shared social concerns.
Group Discussions: Foster group discussions and peer interactions to encourage critical reflection, exchange of ideas, and exploration of diverse perspectives on Orthodoxy, ecumenism, and cultural heritage.
Reflective Journals: Encourage participants to maintain reflective journals throughout the course, documenting their experiences, insights, and personal reflections on the topics covered and the sites visited.
Assessment:
Participation and Engagement: Assess participants’ active participation and engagement in lectures, seminars, site visits, evaluating their contributions to class dialogue and their willingness to engage with diverse perspectives.
Interfaith Dialogue: Assess participants’ ability to engage in constructive interfaith dialogue, evaluating their communication skills, empathy, and capacity to navigate theological differences and promote mutual respect and understanding.
Peer Evaluation: Incorporate peer evaluation components, where participants provide feedback and assessment of their peers’ contributions, fostering a collaborative learning environment and encouraging accountability and self-reflection.