April 23 – May 9, 2025 (17 days)
Presented by Patricia O’Reilly & Scott Lewis, SJ
The 5 STANS of Centra Asia:
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
Mention of the Silk Road immediately evokes images of caravans, exotic places, Marco Polo, mysterious lands, languages, and glittering luxuries. Many in the West know little or nothing about Central Asia, and the amazingly rich culture and intellectual history of the area that today lies chiefly in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Many religions and philosophical ideas flowed along the Silk Road in both directions, including Christianity of many varieties, Buddhism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, and Manichaeism, all of which enriched the intellectual and spiritual milieu of these cities. Today these lands are experiencing a rebirth and we are excited about learning about their history and ‘Finding God On The Silk Road’.
For more information contact Patricia O’Reilly at poreilly@jesuits.org
