Classes will run for 9 weeks beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Sessions run for 1 hour plus one half hour discussion (or longer if students want to stay). Students should plan on at least an hour for the lecture. Attendance at discussion is optional.
Required text is “The Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity – An Orthodox Catechism” by Dr. Clark Carlton. Please order your copy directly from Amazon (used copies available at good prices).
Students will be required to read about 20-30 pages a week to prepare for class. Please be current in the reading because you will get a lot more out of the class.
The reading may be daunting for some because it contains unfamiliar theological terms. Read through it anyway. Everything will be explained in class and by the time you are done you will understand the Orthodox faith more.
The class is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Orthodox Faith. Inquirers and people interested in Orthodox Christianity are especially invited and welcome to attend.
Download and print the course syllabus and schedule.
SCHEDULE
Part I The Doctrines of Christ
October 21 – Session 1
Introduction, Symbol of Faith, Chapter 1, Pages 17-53
October 28 – Session 2
Chapter 2, Pages 53-64
November 4 – Session 3
Chapters 3-5, Pages 65-102
November 11 – Session 4
Chapters 6-8, Pages 103-126
November 18 – Session 5
Chapter 9 and Review. Pages 139-152
Part II The Life in Christ
November 25 – Session 6
Chapters 10-11, Pages 153-178
December 2 – Session 7
Chapters 12-14, Pages 179-214
December 9 – Session 8
Chapters 15-16, Pages 215-238
December 16 – Session 9
Chapters 17-Conclusion, Pages 239-277
Download and print the course syllabus and schedule.