General Presentation

Collegium Minor Pragensis
is organizing a summer university, in English,

in Prague – Czech Republic,

Bratislava – Slovakia and Vienna – Austria,

from the 1rst to the 11th of July 2007, on

The program is mainly addressed for students of Social Sciences or Humanities, but it is also open to each person wishing to acquire a general knowledge of the subject.

During one week, workshops will alternate with general lectures. The lecturers will be lawyers, diplomats, political advisors, journalists, philosophers, religious or politicians of different nationalities (Austrian, Czech, French, Polish, American, Slovaks etc…...) A small exam will take place at the end  and it will open the possibility to obtain a diploma from the Collegium Minor Pragensis.

The subjects of the lectures and workshops aim to provide students with a general knowledge about Christians in Europe, and especially in the New Europe (Central and Eastern Europe after the enlargement to the EU), in the perspective of national perceptions, of real or imagined national specifics. The issue of ecumenism will also be one the subjects studied.

Besides the lectures, a busy program is organized: meeting with personalities, meeting with local students, exploring local gastronomy and culture, Prague, Bratislava and Vienna sightseeing.

During the Summer University, a trip around Central Europe is planned: you’ll have an opportunity to explore Bratislava (Slovakia) and Vienna (Austria) on a three and a half-day trip, and participate there to seminars.

Price:

720 €/ 990 $
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The accommodation and the lessons are held in the center of Prague.
The price includes:

• accommodation
• seminars
• handbooks and other materials necessary for the summer university
• breakfasts, dinners, and special events

Not included in the price:

• the trip to Prague/travel expenses
• extra drinks
• The travel costs to Bratislava and Vienna (estimated to 45 €or 59 $)
• personal insurance
• other personal expenses

The selection of candidates will be based on a CV and a letter of motivation.

For more questions, please contact us at ingrid@collegiumminor.org
www.collegiumminor.org