A Pilgrimage through Norman England language and society in Amsterdam
Welcome, fellow pilgrim!
Whether you’re traveling for contemplation, worship, healing or the thrill of a new encounter, you’ve come to the right place.
This pilgrimage allows you to learn more about aspects of Norman England language and society through locations in Amsterdam.
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Explore the Meaning of Pilgrimage: Experience aspects of a pilgrimage and reflect on its significance as a deeply human activity!
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Understand History’s Context: Investigate how history is shaped by time and place by comparing different types of pilgrimages and examining how modern assumptions can influence our understanding of the past.
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Develop Critical Historical Skills: Evaluate historical sources carefully, look for missing information, and actively seek out new perspectives to enrich your understanding.
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Challenge Traditional Assumptions: Use modern tools to question outdated ideas about what “medieval” means, in both its historical context and in the modern world.
Get your point across
People have always had conflicts, but how are these resolved? One common and (relatively) peaceful way is each side presenting their point of view, arguing against the other, and having... (read more...)
Travel a Forested Path
Rain or shine, members of our community follow these tree-lined labyrinthine paths with the presence of the first holy person to walk these routes guiding them. Whether they observe the... (read more...)
Seek a Wise Counselor
UvA students seek wisdom from people most often trained in the studia humanitatis (i.e. humanities). Such counselors offer advice on the wisdom and what classes to take and what subjects... (read more...)
Join a Festival of Nations
Students, visitors, and staff meet at these sculpted grasslands near a central river to enjoy performances together, celebrate holidays, and enact communal rituals. Because of their location right in the... (read more...)
Falling Waters Mark a Festival and the Start of a Pilgrimage
Festivals and pilgrimage sites go together like fish in water. Bonus: there's almost always a marketplace with food stalls and fun activities nearby! (read more...)
Venture into the Depths of Mother Earth
This IUB landmark is very bright, big and showy on the outside. It has so many different additions and construction phases that visitors get lost very quickly above ground, and... (read more...)
Visit a famous healer
UvA students flock here for the laying on of hands. Holy men and women here cure minor chronic illnesses like fevers and joint pain as well as acute illnesses and... (read more...)
