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WELCOME TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR THE AMERICAS, Hune Margulies, Ph.D., President.
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Prescott College And The Martin Buber Institute (MBIDE): M.A. In The Humanities With A Concentration In Dialogical Ecology.
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THE MARTIN BUBER INSTITUTE FOR DIALOGICAL ECOLOGY
http://MBIDE.blogspot.com
hune@martinbuberinstitute.org / 914-439-7731
Important News!!! PRESCOTT COLLEGE and THE MBIDE.
GRADUATE STUDIES IN DIALOGICAL ECOLOGY --
The Concentration in Dialogical Ecology at PRESCOTT COLLEGE
(http://MBIDE.blogspot.com)(www.prescott.edu)
Through a collaborative agreement between Prescott College's Master of Arts Program and the MBIDE, students can attend courses offered by MBIDE and then transfer up to 15 graduate credits into Prescott College's Master of Arts Program for a degree with a concentration in Dialogical Ecology. Courses may be taken either on line, as independent research or in residency.
For more information on enrollment, college transfer credits, list of courses and syllabuses, please contact Dr. Hune Margulies, Director of the Concentration in Dialogical Ecology at Prescott College and Director of the MBIDE, at hune@martinbuberinstitute.org, visit the site http://mbide.blogspot.com or call 914-833-7787. Please also visit Prescott College web site at http://www.prescott.edu.
You may also read more on Dialogical Ecology at the following sites: http://creativejudaism.blogspot.com and http://buber-zen-the-between.blogspot.com and
CORE CURRICULUM AT THE MBIDE:
College credit and non-credit courses that can be taken in residency, on line or as independent research at the MBIDE.
1. Introduction To Dialogical Ecology: A Study of Buberian Dialogical Philosophy, Zen Buddhism, Environmental Philosophy And Religious Existentialism
2. Dialogical Ecology, Eco-Theology And Indigenous Environmental Philosophy: A Comparative Study. (Focus on Indigenous peoples of Latin America)
3. From Zen To Buber: A History of Dialogical Ecology, The Ecology Of Satory-Enlightenment, Spinoza's God-or-Nature, Indigenous Spirituality And Mysticism
4. Zen Koans, Hasidic Tales and Mystical Poetry: A Side By Side Reading. Us Speaking To God And Nature, Us Speaking Of God And Nature, Us Speaking With God And Nature, Us And No God Or Nature. God And Nature Speaking To Us, God And Nature Speaking Of Us, God And Nature Speaking With Us, God And Nature And No Us..
5. Notes and Thoughts On Major Names And Themes In Dialogical Ecology: Zen, Environmental Philosophy, Religious Existentialism, Judaic Thought, The Continuum God-Nature-Human Beings. Buddha, Buber, Spinoza, M. Friedman, Marcel, Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Heschel, Dewey, Thoreau, Emerson, A.D. Gordon, Niebuhr, Tillich, Theilard, Watts, D. Suzuki, S. Suzuki, Daido, Nhat-Hahn.
6. The Social Philosophy Of Dialogical Ecology: Communitarian Anarchism, Religious Communes, Peace, Environmental Ethics And Religious Socialism.
7. An introduction To Dialogical Psychotherapy.
8. Artistic Creation And Dialogical Ecology.
9. Between Dialogue, Meditation And Rituals. Dialogical Religiosity and Conventional Religion: A Study In Contrasts.
10. Relationships To Nature: Jewish Mystics, Christian Monks, Sufi Dervishes, Buddhist Bodhisattvas, Poets And Other Artists.
11. Jewish Philosophy Roots In Dialogical Ecology.
12. Field Studies: Intensive One Week, Or Summer Long, Study-Tour To Indigenous Latin America: In Search For Dialogical Relationships With The Ecological World, Immersion into Indigenous Communities And Magnificent Ecological Sites.
As core text assignments, I will provide a bibliography, a reader with a compendium of readings, and a study written by me. For registration, tuition and college transfer credit information, please write to hune@martinbuberinstitute.org, or call 914-833-7787.
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The philosopher Martin Buber has been widely studied from the perspective of theology, philosophical existentialism, psychotherapy, Judaic thought and communitarian thinking, but less so from the perspective of the I-Thou relationship or dialogical relationship between the human community and their ecological environment. (I am presently writing a book on a comparative study between Buber's dialogical principles and some aspects of Zen Buddhism and Indigenous spirituality. (Buber-Zen-The Between))
The MBIDE focuses its academic activities on the research and application of dialogical principles to issues in ecological ethics. At the same time we also envision policy implications to our ecological findings. The academic focus of the Buber Institute is on the meeting points between ecological thought, philosophical inquiry and religious studies.
The Director and Principal Investigator of the Institute is Dr. Hune Margulies, (see CV). At the core of the MBIDE mission is the research of Dialogical theory and principles as it applies primarily to issues in relational environmentalism and ecological scholarship. We employ the term "ecology" in a broad sense, as a concept that points at the confluence of three main academic disciplines: Environmental Studies, Philosophy and Religion.
The Buber Institute situates itself at the forefront of a very important international ecological discourse. The Martin Buber Institute for Dialogical Ecology will become an integral part of the very vibrant and active international discourse on ecology, peace and community.
The MBIDE engages in the following academic activities:
The Buber Institute focuses its scholarship on the application of Dialogical theory on Philosophical Ecology topics. The MBIDE will insert ourselves in the midst of a very important and significant international ecological discourse. At the same time dialogical ecology responds to some of the shortcomings found on some of the prevailing environmental theories.
The MBIDE engages in the following activities.
1. Internal and sponsored research.
2. Call for submissions and publications of a refereed journal (The Journal of Dialogical Ecology), conference proceedings and selected monographs.
3. An annual international conference at the University.
4. University-wide lectures, teaching, seminars and workshops, guest speakers. Cooperation and joint academic activities with other university and academic institutes.
5. An international Board of Scholars and Fellows to serve as academic advisors to the Institute. A prominent scholarly board is already in place. Martin Buber's principal English language biographer, author of the multi-volume "Life of Martin Buber", Dr. Maurice Friedman serves as the MBIDE Honorary Chair.
6. International linkages and cooperative agreements with academic institutes in the US and around the world.
7. Research into the confluence between some aspects of Buberian Dialogical Philosophy, Zen Buddhism, and Indigenous spirituality. (my book work in progress: Buber, Zen, The Between.)
8. Archival and documentation work. Repository of manuscripts, pictures, letters, works of art and other bibliographic material related to Martin Buber and the Dialogical tradition in Philosophy.
9. Selected field activities in two major areas: A. The application of Dialogical Ecology with indigenous communities in Latin America. B. Given Martin Buber's prominent historic place in peace activities in Israel-Palestine, we will also work on facilitating a dialogical approach between Israelis and Arabs.
Applied Work:
One of the unique concepts behind the establishment of MBIDE is the applied aspects of its work. Building on Dr. Margulies pioneering work as founder of CDPA (see bellow), The MBIDE will establish externally funded direct links with Institutes, NGOs and smaller governments (many of whom we have already worked with in the past) both in the US and in indigenous and poor communities in Latin America. This linkages will be established in order to cooperate in implementation of progressive, cooperative, community sustainable projects. In this area of community work with indigenous and poor populations, we bring several years of in-the-field experience. The Buber Institute will also aim its efforts at conflict resolution programs in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
International Agreements:
The MBIDE has signed draft cooperation agreements with the Popular University of the Madres of Plaza de Mayo in Argentina, with the Universidad de Palermo in Buenos Aires and with the Faculty of Ecology at the Universidad de La Habana in Cuba. The MBIDE has recruited a prominent international Board of Scholars to serve as academic and research advisors to the work of the Institute. The MBIDE intends to sign similar agreements with academic institutions throughout Latin America, Israel and Palestine.
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http://buber-zen-the-between.blogspot.com
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Martin Buber's Principal Biographer and MBIDE Chairman Emeritus, Professor Maurice Friedman with Dr. Hune Margulies, President of the MBIDE.
Our Board of Scholars:
The MBIDE enjoys the scholarly advice of an international and broad ÒBoard Of ScholarsÓ. Our Board of Scholars is comprised of faculty and a selected list of members from other universities, religious institutions and academic institutes from around the world. (at the time of this writing the MBIDE has scholars from America, Israel, Argentina, Cuba, Germany, Japan, Turkey and Palestine). Some members of the MBIDEÕs board of scholars are recognized independent authors and others are spiritual leaders of various religious communities. The MBIDE has also entered into joint-cooperation agreements with academic institutions in other countries, in particular, Latin American Universities. The Board of Scholars will serve as informal academic advisors to the Institute and its members.
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WORKSHOP On The Concept And Practices Of Dialogical Liturgy. An Exploration Of Alternatives To Religious Worship. The MBIDE. Juy 18, 2008. 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Register to the Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology Workshop On The Concept And Practices Of Dialogical Liturgy. An Exploration Of Alternatives To Religious Worship.
July 18, 2008. 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
New York City.
Ritualized worship represents the main group-practice of organized religions. Drawing from Martin Buber's Dialogical Philosophy and some aspects of Zen liturgical practices, we will explore non-theological models of liturgy. We will review and explore the concept and practice of liturgy as differentiated from the concept and practice of ritualized-worship and other cultic religious rites. The workshop includes lectures and practicums in various forms of non-theological liturgical practices. The workshop starts at 10:30 AM (NY time) and ends at 3:00 PM. Tuition is $120.00. Materials and luncheon are included. For more information please contact us at hune@MartinBuberInstitute.org, 914-439-7731. http://MBIDE.blogspot.com. Registration information is included below..
(Note: Location of the Workshop to be posted shortly.)
REGISTRATION FORM:
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1. Cut and Paste this Registration information and email to hune@MartinBuberInstitute.org
2. Print the Registration Form, enclose your check for $120.00 made out to The Martin Buber Institute and mail to: MBIDE 203 Rockingstone Ave. Larchmont, NY 10538. 914-439-7731.
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Bio-Notes:
Hune Margulies, Ph.D., is the Director of the Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology. Dr. Margulies received his PhD. from Columbia University and holds an MA in Philosophy from Fordham university and an MA in Urban Studies from Hunter College. Dr. Margulies is a Buber scholar who has studied Buber's philosophy in the multiple contexts of Jewish philosophy, Zen Buddhism, the philosophy of Spinoza, Indigenous spirituality and several strands of contemporary eco-theological thought. Dr. Margulies is one of the founders of the Martin Buber Society and one of the organizers of the annual Martin Buber Conference in New York. Aside from the strictly academic pursuits, Hune is the founder and president of CDPA (Community Development Partners for the Americas), an organization that provides ecological and community development programs in indigenous communities throughout Latin America. CDPA organizes groups to travel on cultural and ecological work-visits to indigenous communities in several regions of the Americas. Hune was born in Argentina, emigrated to Israel in 1974 and in 1980 to the US. Hune served for a period as deputy commissioner of housing for the State of New York and as executive Director of several housing and community development not-for-profit organizations in New York. Dr. Margulies was the PIERS Institute funded Visiting Scholar for the Fall of 2004.
Write to Dr. Hune Margulies
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Why Martin Buber:
Martin Buber (1858-1965) was one of the most important and original thinkers of his generation. Martin Buber developed a philosophic system called Dialogical Philosophy. The ÒDialogicalÓ school of thought is associated primarily, though not exclusively, with the works of Martin Buber. Born in Germany, Buber taught in various German Universities until he was forced into exile after the Nazi takeover. Buber settled in pre 1948 Palestine were he became Professor of Social Philosophy at the Hebrew University and was a founder and principal leader of the Jewish-Arab peace movements. Buber was recognized as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th Century, widely studied in Jewish and Christian theology, Existentialist Philosophy, Psychotherapy and Communitarian social thought. BuberÕs thought encompasses and integrates three principal disciplines: philosophy, theology, and ecology. Buber was a pacifist and communitarianist thinker in the tradition of religious socialism and communitarian anarchism espousing a secular religiosity rooted on an innovative reconstruction of Jewish spiritual practices. Buber was also a leader and spiritual guide to the peace and rapprochement movements in the Jewish-Arab conflict in Israel/Palestine.
On a personal note: BuberÕs philosophy constitutes the principal basis for my own personal approach to philosophy, religion and social-ecological thinking. My personal academic background and professional work experience is situated at that encounter point where ecology, philosophy and religion meet and interact.
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Funding: We need your help!
The Buber Institute for Dialogical Ecology seeks to acquire funding in its character as an academic Institute. We expect to receive outside sources of funding and also, to the extent possible, receive some form of support from affiliated universities.
The MBIDE seeks seven major sources of funding:
1. Private donors. Two main sources: A. A network of private people interested in the applications of innovative ecological programs, and B. A network of people interested in the contributions of Buberian, Dialogical and progressive Jewish philosophy to issues in ecology.
2. Foundations. Private Family foundations, Small and Medium Size foundations with varied interests in ecology, Jewish themes, and international cooperation.
3. Other academic Institutes around the world. Universities and research Institutes interested in ecology from a Theological perspective. German sources interested in the German-Jewish works of Martin Buber. Japanese Institutes interested in the connection between Zen and Dialogical Ecology and several world Jewish research Institutes.
4. Membership and subscriptions. Membership categories of fellows, sponsors, and friends. Subscriptions to the journal and other publications, conference fees.
5. Sponsored activities. Continuing with work already in progress for a number of years, we will seek to pursue applied cooperative extension programs primarily in indigenous communities throughout Latin America and on Israel-Palestine issues.
6. The cooperation of affiliated Universities in the pursuit of development and grants. We will ask that the Buber Institute be referred to the development office as one of the initiatives for internal and external funding.
7. Other in-kind resources.
A specific funding plan for each of the above categories has already been worked out in some detail. We have already established basic contacts within each category of funding and are expecting to be able to begin executing our plans once the Institute is formally established and announced.
CONTACT THE MBIDE
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