Monastery in Syria
Location: Syria: Aleppo, Dimashq [Damascus]
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: year-round
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education
11640 Hwy. 128 Calistoga, CA 94515 United States
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Phone: 707-431-7265
Fax: 707-431-8479
Description
This monastery was built in the 6th century at the edge of the Fertile Crescent facing east over the Syrian Desert. It was abandoned in the 1830s, but is now in use again, under the leadership of a charismatic former Jesuit. His long-term aim is to combine the functions of a retreat haven and seminar center for Christian-Muslim exchange. There are currently five Jesuit monks and five nuns in residence. On the weekends, there may be from 10-100 people working there. The site is spectacularly isolated and the people are friendly. Chores mainly revolve around construction and harvesting olives.
Visitors may stay for free for up to two months, in exchange for a 6-day work week. Beyond two months, they expect a commitment to worship and Arabic.
Highlights
This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - check out our website for more details!
Intern Types
- Anthropology
- History
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary
- International Relations
- Political Science/Politics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theology
Languages
- Arabic
- English
- Hebrew
Cost in US$:
Credit Available
yes
Volunteer Types
- Music
- religious instructor
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Participants Travel to Syria
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- In-Person Interview Required
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekPost Services Include
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement
Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded
1993
