Grundtvig - Archimedes

Workshop Reference number: 2011-1-PL1-GRU13-19576
Venue: Opactwo Benedyktynów w Tyńcu, ul. Benedyktyńska 37, Kraków, Polska
Workshop: 16/04/2012 - 21/04/2012
Date of the
At the Roots of the United Europe - Relevance of the Benedictine
Culture and Tradition
Subject area: Cultural topics
Ethics, religions, philosophy
History and social science
Working language(s): EN
Target Group + Translation:
The workshops (conducted in English) are aimed at adults, interested in history, art and the
monastic traditions in Europe, open for new cultures and interested in intercultural education who
come from the countries participating in “Learning through the whole life” Programme.
Expected number of participants: 12
Main activities Programme + Programme translation:
The values of the Benedictine rule and their heritage are universal – spirituality is strongly
associated with the culture, of which one of the dimensions is hospitality understood as an openness
as well as willingness to enrich oneself on the basis of meetings with others. This is the foundation
for building tolerance and respect for diversity in Europe as well as a room for the exchange of
experiences, mutual understanding of cultures and strengthening of such attitudes. The program
preview: 6 full days of activities excluding travel days.
The workshop will include the following lectures:
-discover the Benedictine trails in Małopolska region
-discover the fascinating world of medieval scriptorium - the legislative history of manuscripts,
letters styles, and the basis of calligraphy and basic techniques of medieval illumination
-discover the Gregorian chant and music in the Benedictine tradition and monastic cuisine based on
traditional recipes and products associated with the Benedictine tradition
Expected outputs are:
-popularizing the knowledge about Benedictine Culture and Tradition and it’s place in the United
Europe
-exchange of experiences, mutual understanding of different cultures, religions
-providing basic knowledge about calligraphy, illumination and gregorian chant
-increase the workshop participants' awarness of historical and modern traditions connected with
the monastic tradition along with the development of local communities in different areas.
-maintaining international dialogue on how to best use the Benedictine heritage to build Europe
open for intercultural diversity (making conclusions)
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