INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTURAL STUDIES

COURSE # SS1B016
1 CREDIT HOURS

A basic course in which the student is introduced to methods for studying the Bible as the Word of God. Discusses the formulation of the Canon, the Holy Tradition of the Church concerning the scriptures, as well as methods of study. Introduces mayor concepts.

REQUIRED READING:

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN ORTHODOXY

COURSE # CH2B017
2 CREDIT HOURS

Using a text written for the American convert, explore the fascinating world of eastern Christianity. Compare western religious ideas with their eastern counter-parts.

REQUIRED READING:

The Orthodox Church in America
Thomas E. Fitzgerald

SURVEY OF ORTHODOX THEOLOGY

COURSE # TH2B018
2 CREDIT HOURS

A thematic, interpretive study on the five major aspects of Orthodox theology: Creation, Antropology-Mariology, Christology-Soteriology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology-Hagiology-Asceticism and Eschatology. Also, become familiar with the writings of the Fathers.

REQUIRED READING:

Ways of Russian Theology
Fr. George Florovsky