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Orthodox Quote of the Week (292)

The Holy Fathers say that there are only four things we may think about during prayer. We are not exactly to think of them but to bear them in mind. These are death, the Judgment, heaven, and hell.

Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica

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4 КУРС (14.05.2024)

  • Bible Study: Read and translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 2:23-3:19 (from the words "Understand this also..." until the words "...six on the right and six on the left").
    (Oral task, 5 points: 2,5 for pronunciation and 2,5 for translation. 0,5 point reduction per one mistake).

  • Temple and Worship:
    1. Be ready for a test on words related to Western Rite Glossary according to this list
    (written and oral task, 5 points: 2,5 for pronunciation and 2,5 for translation. 0,5 grade reduction per one mistake).
    2. Be ready to reproduce by ear the text of one of the stichera from this piece (together with the accompanying psalm verse)
    (oral task, 5 points).

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    1. Either analyze a cluster of events from the history of East-West church relations. What development in the life of the Roman Catholic Church do they illustrate? What is the Orthodox response to this development?
    or
    Be ready to comment on one of the obstacles to the union between Orthodox East and Latin West.
    (oral task, 5 points)
    2. Either Explain what Sola Scriptura means and be ready to give a Biblical argument why Sola Scriptura is wrong /
    to give a historical argument why Sola Scriptura is wrong /
    to give an argument from logic and common sense why Sola Scriptura is wrong.
    or
    Explain what Theosis means and be ready to comment on Bible quotes in support of it (what understanding of salvation do they communicate, and how?)
    (oral task, 5 points)

  • Listening Choose an idea or an issue from one of the podcasts we have listened to and speak on it.
    You may send in a pre-recorded video presentation of your talk.
    REQUIRED LENGTH: minimum 2 minutes of uninterrupted speech.Guideline questions: Why have you chosen this podcast to speak on? What point/idea has struck you as most interesting/surprising/amusing? Is it something new to you? Does anything in your experience relate to it? Can you add anything to what has been said in the podcast on this issue (some additional information, different approaches to the issue)? Is there anything you do not agree with? Can information from the podcast have any practical application in your life?
    (Oral task, 5 points).

    GRADING: in oral tasks for every lexical (pronunciation, meaning), grammatical and a bad phonetic mistake 0,5 POINTS is reduced.

    TOTAL 30 POINTS

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 25.04.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 12, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of footnote 9.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from page iii of the Preface.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, from the words "But Chalcedon..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Ephesus and Chalcedon were a rock of Orthodoxy..." until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    2 КУРС (к 23.04.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 24, verses 10-21.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "But how can I be brought to Jesus?" until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (3) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 4, section The Russian Church under the Mongols (1237-1448) from the Sergius of Radonezh..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 23.04.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 23, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 131-132 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready for a test on The Church (you will have to translate two last dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing) and entries 1-2 of Heresies (the English name and definition).
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (7-9). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries of Gregory Palamas..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Old Age (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 8-12).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 26.04.2024)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 1-7. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study: Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 13-20: pages 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page D-16 ff.).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 8 "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", section "Official Church-State Relations" from the words "For the time being the submissive policy of Sergius..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Watch Worship in Life (III) (YouTube).
    Answer Questions on part 3. (Qs 3-4)



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    Материалы к курсу




    Тексты


    Формы обращения к духовенству
    Также - титулы глав поместных Церквей. Материал по аспекту "Церковный этикет" (Church Etiquette, изучается в 1 семестре).
    Названия книг Библии
    Параллельный текст на русском и английском языках, произношение, сокращения. Дополнительно: термины, имена собственные. Материал по аспекту "Священное Писание" (Bible Study, изучается в 1 семестре).
    KJV Bible Language
    Серия полемических статей Джеймса Нокса о языке Библии короля Иакова. Материал по аспекту "Священное Писание" (Bible Study, изучается в 1 семестре).
    KJV Bible
    Текст Библии короля Иакова. Материал по аспекту "Священное Писание" (Bible Study, изучается в 1-8 семестрах).
    Genesis: Patristic Exegesis
    Святоотеческое и традиционное толкование Ветхого Завета (Книга Бытия) (Bible Study, изучается в 7-8 семестрах).
    Православные таинства
    Введение в Православную богослужебную практику. Материал по аспекту "Богослужебная лексика" (Temple and Worship, изучается в 1-2 семестрах).
    Древнеправославный молитвенник
    Параллельный текст на церковнославянском и английском языках. (Оглавление, предисловие и текст литургии св. Иоанна Златоуста). Материал для чтения по аспекту "Богослужебная лексика" (Temple and Worship, изучается в 2-4 семестрах).
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Timothy Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Классический труд митрополита Каллиста (Ware) о Православной Церкви (на английском языке)
    - История Церкви: Introduction (также скан), Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8 (1) (также скан), Chapter 8 (2) (также скан), Chapter 9 (1) (также скан), Chapter 9 (2);
    - Вероучение и богослужение: Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16.
    Материал по аспекту "История Церкви" (Church History, изучается в 1-8 семестрах).

    Архив святоотеческих изречений
    Цитаты из Святых Отцов на английском языке. Ссылки на комментарии студентов. Материал по аспекту "Святоотеческое наследие" (Patristic Heritage, изучается в 5-8 семестрах).
    Православие
    Основные догматические истины Православия. Материал по аспекту "Догматическое богословие" (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology, изучается в 6 семестре).
    Ереси
    Названия и (кратко) суть древних ересей. Материал по аспекту "Сравнительное богословие" (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology, изучается в 6-7 семестрах).
    Православие и римокатоличество
    Хронология событий. Догматические основы единства. Материал по аспекту "Сравнительное богословие" (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology, изучается в 7 семестре).
    Документы по теме:
    Donation of Constantine (c. 750-800)
    Dictatus Papae (1075)
    Unam Sanctam (1302)
    Pastor aeternus (1870)
    See also:
    MYSTICI CORPORIS CHRISTI (1943)
    LUMEN GENTIUM (1964)

    Sola Scriptura
    Критика важнейшего постулата протестантизма. Материал по аспекту "Сравнительное богословие" (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology, изучается в 7 семестре).
    Понятие "обожение" в Священном Писании
    Библейские основания Православного учения о спасении. Материал по аспекту "Сравнительное богословие" (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology, изучается в 8 семестре).
    Western Rite
    Материалы по западному обряду в Православии - опытам возрождения православной литургической традиции Западной Европы. Материалы для чтения по аспекту "Богослужебная лексика" (Temple and Worship, изучается в 8 семестре).



    Аудирование

    Frederica


    Frederica Here and Now: Men and Women (.mp3)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Doing Our Best in the Fast (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: What Is Worship For?: Part One (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Escalator (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: The Cost of Independence (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Why We Need Hell (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Текстовая версия
    Вопросы по этой передаче


    Frederica Here and Now: Charity (.mp3) (also here)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: The Historical Jesus (.mp3)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (.mp3) (also here)
    Вопросы по этой передаче (Part I, Part II)

    Frederica Here and Now: The Same God (.mp3)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (.mp3) (Parts I, II)
    (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Buddhism and Orthodox Christianity (.mp3) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: No Regrets (.mp3)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Let's Create a Perfect World (.mp3)
    (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Constructive Arguing (.mp3)
    (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Forgiveness (.mp3)
    (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Old Age (.mp3)
    (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Christian colleges (.mp3)
    (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче

    Frederica Here and Now: Native Americans and Orthodoxy (.mp3)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Met. Kallistos (Ware)

    How should we study Theology? (YouTube, 56:35)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Interview on coronavirus (YouTube, 36:03)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (8) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (7) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (6) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (5) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (4) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (3) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (2) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (1)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the State of the Orthodox Church (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on Music and Hymnology in the Church (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on Gender Issues in the Church (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (Ancient Faith Radio) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (Ancient Faith Radio) (также здесь)
    Вопросы по этой передаче
    Fr. Evan Armatas Discovering Orthodox Christianity

    Liturgical Year (YouTube)
    Questions on part 4
    Liturgical Year (YouTube)
    Questions on part 3
    Liturgical Year (YouTube)
    Questions on part 2
    Liturgical Year (YouTube)
    Questions on part 1

    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on part 5
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on part 4
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on part 3
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on part 2
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on part 1

    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 4
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 3
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 2
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 1
    Protecting Veil Non-Orthodox


    Bishop Robert Barron: What Makes a University Catholic? (YouTube, 1:22:28)
    Questions on this episode: Part I Part II Part III


    Breaking in the Habit: Saving a Dying, Shrinking Church (YouTube, 9:48)
    Questions on this episode


    Word on Fire: How to Keep Our Kids Catholic (YouTube, 35:27)
    Questions on this episode



    Справочная литература


    Большой англо-русский словарь религиозной лексики
    Comprehensive English-Russian Dictionary of Religious Terminology / А.А. Азаров. - M.: Флинта: Наука, 2004. - 808 с.
    Англо-русский словарь в помощь христианскому переводчику
    М. Волович, К. Зоркий, М. Макаров. Под редакцией Марка Макарова. М.: Духовное возрождение, 1997. - 393 с.
    Glossary (with some illustrations) for Western Rite
    Source: Ordinary of the Mass, that is, the Divine Liturgy of St. Peter the Apostle. St. Hilarion Press, 2002. (.pdf)
    Western Rite Liturgical Glossary
    online .docx




    О КУРСЕ

    Данный курс предназначен для филологов-германистов и ставит целью овладение учащимися религиозной лексикой и дискурсом английского языка. Преимущественная направленность курса – миссионерская. Это означает, что навыки и умения, вырабатываемые в рамках курса, применимы прежде всего для диалогического ознакомления иноязычной инославной аудитории с Православной церковью, ее историей, вероучением, богослужебной и аскетической жизнью. Вместе с тем, курс предполагает ознакомление с религиозной проблематикой и ситуацией в инославных странах и конфессиях в терминах английского религиозно-общественного дискурса.

    С учетом этих целей курс включает несколько тематических разделов. Это:

    1. «Храм и богослужение» (Temple and Worship). Здесь учащиеся знакомятся на английском языке с устройством православного храма, строем богослужения, смыслом и формой Таинств, православным календарем. В рамках практической литургики целиком прочитывается текст Литургии Свт. Иоанна Златоуста на английском языке и предлагаются аудиозаписи отрывков англоязычного богослужения.

    2. Раздел «Священное Писание» (Bible Studies) знакомит студентов с составом английской Библии, с названиями всех книг Ветхого и Нового Заветов. Читается Евангелие от Марка с комментариями блаженного Феофилакта Болгарского на английском языке (перевод с английского на русский и обратно).

    3. «История Церкви» (Church History). Чтение, комментированный перевод, пересказ книги митрополита Каллиста (Ware) The Orthodox Church (History).

    4. «Догматическое и сравнительное богословие» (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology). Вероучение Православной Церкви, суть древних ересей, вероучение инославных сообществ.

    5. «Церковный этикет» (Church Etiquette): формы обращения к духовенству, титулы глав автокефальных Церквей .

    6. Аудирование: ответы на вопросы и обсуждение радиопередач по религиозной тематике (Ancient Faith Radio и другие источники). Британский и американский варианты английского языка. Данный раздел курса позволяет развить навыки восприятия на слух неадаптированной речи носителей языка и одновременно познакомиться с актуальными проблемами религиозной и общественной жизни англоязычных стран (прежде всего США и Великобритании).

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    Автор курса исходит из того, что условием усвоения лексики является ее восприятие в естественном речевом контексте. Поэтому курс строится на принципе экстенсивного чтения и аудирования. Одновременно в начале каждого занятия предлагаются короткие тесты по материалу предыдущего занятия (письменный перевод слов с русского на английский).

    Эффективным приемом овладения лексикой является ее использование в самостоятельно создаваемых контекстах. Поэтому другой формой повторения пройденного и контроля успеваемости является еженедельное задание на составление оригинальных предложений или текстов с использованием изученных слов. Созданные студентами тексты после проверки публикуются на соответствующих страницах этого сайта ("Text Bank").

    Курс построен таким образом, что по мере продвижения от младших курсов к старшим студентам предоставляется все меньше возможности заработать баллы за механическое запоминание слов (еженедельные тесты) и все больше - за творческие задания на составление предложений и написание эссе. В рамках семестра на эти виды заданий отсутствуют жесткие сроки выполнения, следовательно, от студентов старших курсов ожидается академическая инициативность, способность управлять своим временем и планировать результаты работы.



    СИСТЕМА АТТЕСТАЦИИ
    (бакалавриат)

    Максимальное количество баллов за семестр = 100. Из них за текущую работу в течение семестра = 70, максимальное за зачет (экзамен) = 30.

    Минимальное количество баллов за текущую работу в течение семестра = 31. Студент, не набравший минимального количества баллов в течение семестра, к сдаче зачета / экзамена не допускается.

    Текущие баллы складываются из следующих составляющих:

    1. Посещаемость занятий. Количество баллов за посещение одного занятия рассчитывается исходя из фактического количества занятий в данном семестре и максимально возможного количества баллов за период (обычно 0,5-0,7 балла за одно занятие). Максимально возможное количество баллов по этому аспекту текущей аттестации за семестр = 10.

    2. КОНТРОЛЬНЫЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЯ
      (оцениваются в баллах)

    3. Еженедельные тесты по изученной лексике: письменный перевод слов/словосочетаний/определений с русского языка на английский. 0,25 балла за каждое правильно переведенное слово/словосочетание или фонетическую транскрипцию, 0,5 балла за догматическое определение. "Правильность" включает употребление, грамматическое управление (артикли, предлоги и т.д.) и правописание.
      В случае объективно низкого результата теста (менее 61% правильных ответов) тест считается не выполненным и его результаты (баллы) аннулируются. Студент имеет право написать этот тест повторно до завершения семестра (по предварительному согласованию с преподавателем).

    4. Регулярные тесты по разделам книги The Orthodox Church (0,25 балла за каждое правильно использованное слово/словосочетание).
      В случае объективно низкого результата теста (менее 61% правильных ответов) тест считается не выполненным и его результаты (баллы) аннулируются. Студент имеет право написать этот тест повторно до завершения семестра (по предварительному согласованию с преподавателем).
      Тесты, пропущенные по уважительной причине, также возможно написать до завершения семестра (при наличии документа, подтверждающего уважительность пропуска занятий).

    5. ТРЕНИРОВОЧНЫЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЯ
      (оцениваются в зачетных единицах)

    6. Еженедельные задания на составление предложений с использованием изученной лексики. 0,5 зачетной единицы за каждое правильно использованное слово/словосочетание (1-2 курсы); 0,25 зачетной единицы за каждое правильно использованное слово/словосочетание (3-4 курсы).
      За составление предложений в виде связного текста начисляется 1 дополнительная зачетная единица.
      Внимание! Каждое использованное слово/словосочетание засчитывается только один раз. Засчитываются только те слова религиозной семантики, которые изучаются в данной части курса и предложены для усвоения, а не вообще любые использованные слова религиозной семантики. Не засчитываются также слова и выражения общего (не религиозного) употребления, встречающиеся в изучаемых текстах. Составленные вами предложения должны содержать исторически, богословски и духовно достоверные (истинные) утверждения. В противном случае они засчитываться не будут.
      ВНИМАНИЕ! Используемые слова и словосочетания в ваших предложениях следует набирать ЗАГЛАВНЫМИ БУКВАМИ или жирным шрифтом.

    7. Письменные короткие эссе на тему цитат из святых отцов (для 3 и 4 курсов), размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению эссе на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За одно эссе студент получает максимум 5 зачетных единиц.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 2,5 зачетной единицы за содержание и 2,5 зачетной единицы за грамотность.
           Требования к содержанию:
                1. Объем - не менее двух абзацев и не менее 100 слов. За невыполнение каждого из этих условий вычитается 0,5 з.е..
                2. Эссе должно быть непосредственно связано с содержанием и смыслом цитаты, а не представлять собой рассуждение на смежные темы.
                3. Желательны конкретные примеры.
                4. Обязательно употребление слов религиозной тематики, которые должны использоваться правильно по смыслу и правописанию.
           Требования к грамотности:
                за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):
      0 ошибок = 5 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 4,5 з.е.;
      2 = 4;
      3 = 3,5;
      4 = 3;
      5 и более ошибок = 2,5 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

      После публикации студентом эссе на форуме, оно проверяется, при необходимости исправляется и оценивается преподавателем. После чего студент должен ознакомиться с исправлениями и отредактировать свое эссе таким образом, чтобы оно не содержало помарок, пометок и ошибок. Только после этого проставленная ранее оценка за эссе засчитывается студенту.

    8. Письменные короткие комментарии на тему текстов Священного Писания (для 4 курса), размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению комментариев на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За один комментарий студент получает максимум 3 зачетные единицы.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 1 зачетная единица за содержание и 2 зачетные единицы за грамотность.

           Требования к грамотности:
                за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):
      0 ошибок = 3 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 2,5 з.е.;
      2 = 2;
      3 = 1,5;
      4 = 1 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

      После публикации студентом комментария на форуме, его текст проверяется, при необходимости исправляется и оценивается преподавателем. После чего студент должен ознакомиться с исправлениями и отредактировать свой текст таким образом, чтобы он не содержал помарок, пометок и ошибок. Только после этого проставленная ранее оценка засчитывается студенту.

    9. Аудио-/видео презентации ранее проверенных и исправленных эссе. Аудио-/видеофайл с презентацией публикуется на форуме вместе с текстом эссе:
      Максимум 2 зачетные единицы за аудио-презентацию;
      Максимум 3 зачетные единицы за видео-презентацию.
      Максимальная оценка предполагает отсутствие фонетических и просодических ошибок.

    10. Явное или декларируемое отсутствие подготовки по каждому из остальных разделов курса (Biblical Studies, Church History, Listening) влечет за собой вычет 0,5 балла из их общей суммы.
    Простая арифметика доказывает, что лучше посетить занятие, не выполнив домашнее задание по одному-двум аспектам, чем пропустить занятие из-за невыполненного домашнего задания.

    ВНИМАНИЕ! Прием и обработка эссе и предложений заканчивается в 00 часов первого дня зачетной сессии либо за 72 часа (трое суток) до начала зачета, если зачет попадает на первый - третий день сессии.

    Примечание Баллы текущего контроля успеваемости студентов, обучающихся в течение семестра за границей (70 баллов), проставляются за выполнение письменного задания (эссе о религиозной составляющей стажировки) из расчета 35 баллов за содержание + 35 баллов за грамотность. При этом за каждую грамматическую, синтаксическую, орфографическую, стилистическую и лексическую ошибку вычитается 0,875 балла из общей суммы.

    СПРАВКА 1: Перевод зачетных единиц в баллы осуществляется по следующим принципам:
    1. Максимальное количество баллов в семестр за тренировочные упражнения = 40.
    2. Максимальное количество зачетных единиц за семестр зависит от количества тренировочных упражнений, предложенных для выполнения в течение семестра, и максимальной оценки (в зачетных единицах) за каждое упражнение (см. выше).
    3. Перевод зачетных единиц в баллы производится путем деления числа 40 на максимальное количество зачетных единиц за семестр и последующего умножения полученного частного на количество зачетных единиц студента.

    СПРАВКА 2: Действуют следующие правила перевода баллов в традиционную шкалу оценок:
    91–100 баллов = «Отлично» ("5");
    74–90 баллов = «Хорошо» ("4");
    61–73 балла = «Удовлетворительно» ("3");
    61 и меньше баллов = «Неудовлетворительно» ("2", НЕЗАЧЕТ).



    СИСТЕМА АТТЕСТАЦИИ
    (магистратура)

    Максимальное количество баллов за семестр = 100. Из них максимальное количество за текущую работу в течение семестра = 70, максимальное за зачет/экзамен = 30.

    Минимальное количество баллов за текущую работу в течение семестра = 31. Студент, не набравший минимального количества баллов в течение семестра, к сдаче зачета / экзамена не допускается.

    Текущие баллы складываются из следующих составляющих:

    1. Посещаемость занятий. Количество баллов за посещение одного занятия рассчитывается исходя из фактического количества занятий в данном семестре и максимально возможного количества баллов за период (обычно около 2-х баллов за одно занятие). Максимально возможное количество баллов по этому аспекту текущей аттестации за семестр = 20.

    2. ТРЕНИРОВОЧНЫЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЯ
      (оцениваются в зачетных единицах)

    3. Письменные короткие эссе на тему цитат из святых отцов и Библии, размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению эссе на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За одно эссе студент получает максимум 5 зачетных единиц.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 2,5 зачетной единицы за содержание и 2,5 зачетной единицы за грамотность.
           Требования к содержанию:
                1. Объем - не менее двух абзацев и не менее 100 слов. За невыполнение каждого из этих условий вычитается 0,5 з.е..
                2. Эссе должно быть непосредственно связано с содержанием и смыслом цитаты, а не представлять собой рассуждение на смежные темы.
                3. Желательны конкретные примеры.
                4. Обязательно употребление слов религиозной тематики, которые должны использоваться правильно по смыслу и правописанию.
           Требования к грамотности:
                за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):
      0 ошибок = 5 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 4,5 з.е.;
      2 = 4;
      3 = 3,5;
      4 = 3;
      5 и более ошибок = 2,5 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

      После публикации студентом эссе на форуме, оно проверяется, при необходимости исправляется и оценивается преподавателем. После чего студент должен ознакомиться с исправлениями и отредактировать свое эссе таким образом, чтобы оно не содержало помарок, пометок и ошибок. Только после этого проставленная ранее оценка за эссе засчитывается студенту.

    4. Письменные короткие комментарии на тему текстов Священного Писания, размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению комментариев на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За один комментарий студент получает максимум 3 зачетные единицы.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 1 зачетная единица за содержание и 2 зачетные единицы за грамотность.

           Требования к грамотности:
                за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):
      0 ошибок = 3 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 2,5 з.е.;
      2 = 2;
      3 = 1,5;
      4 = 1 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

      После публикации студентом комментария на форуме, его текст проверяется, при необходимости исправляется и оценивается преподавателем. После чего студент должен ознакомиться с исправлениями и отредактировать свой текст таким образом, чтобы он не содержал помарок, пометок и ошибок. Только после этого проставленная ранее оценка засчитывается студенту.

  • Явное или декларируемое отсутствие подготовки по каждому из остальных разделов курса (Church History, Listening) влечет за собой вычет 0,5 балла из их общей суммы.
  • СПРАВКА 1: Перевод зачетных единиц в баллы осуществляется по следующим принципам:
    1. Максимальное количество баллов в семестр за тренировочные упражнения = 50.
    2. Максимальное количество зачетных единиц за семестр зависит от количества тренировочных упражнений, предложенных для выполнения в течение семестра, и максимальной оценки (в зачетных единицах) за каждое упражнение (см. выше).
    3. Перевод зачетных единиц в баллы производится путем деления числа 50 на максимальное количество зачетных единиц за семестр и последующего умножения полученного частного на количество зачетных единиц студента.

    СПРАВКА 2: Действуют следующие правила перевода баллов в традиционную шкалу оценок:
    91–100 баллов = «Отлично» ("5");
    74–90 баллов = «Хорошо» ("4");
    61–73 балла = «Удовлетворительно» ("3", ЗАЧТЕНО);
    61 и меньше баллов = «Неудовлетворительно» ("2", НЕ ЗАЧТЕНО).




    Архив ДЗ
    Orthodox Quote of the Week (291)

    And so, it is clear that without zeal a Christian is a poor Christian. He is drowsy, feeble, lifeless, neither hot nor cold—and this kind of life is not life at all. Knowing this, let us strive to manifest ourselves as true zealots of good deeds, so that we might truly be pleasing to God, having neither stain nor spot, nor any of these things.

    St. Theophan the Recluse, bishop of Tambov

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 18.04.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 11, verses 10-32.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "At the same time, He comes to be baptised..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from the first four pages of the file (including the table of contents).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "But Chalcedon..." until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 16.04.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 24, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For the Lord does the same..." until the words "...my sins will be forgiven me").
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 4, section The Russian Church under the Mongols (1237-1448) from the beginning" until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book
    3 КУРС (к 16.04.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 22, verses 9-19.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "Many times..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 130-131 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready for a test on The Church (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (4-6). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries of Gregory Palamas..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Old Age (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (290)

    It follows that a distracted person cannot in any way be depended upon: he is an unreliable, unfaithful, light-minded person. He is inclined to let down, be unfaithful to or betray even those people by whom he is considered a close friend.

    Archbishop Averky (Taushev)

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    4 КУРС (к 09.04.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 59-67.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 13-19: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "... we should attribute that good to God's power").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and identify each marked group of arguments as belonging to one of the following categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the second and third group.
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon the scriptural quotes. (What understanding of salvation do they communicate, and how?)
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Men and Women (also here)
    Questions on this episode (Parts I - III).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    1 КУРС (к 11.04.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 11, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from pages 29-30.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    2 КУРС (к 09.04.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 23, verses 10-20.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25, page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "By healing the body..." until the words "...but had filled him with strength").
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 4, section The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period (988-1237) from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 1)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 09.04.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 22, verses 1-8.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...believed that he would be healed").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 127-129 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready for a test on Jesus Christ and The Church (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (1-3). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "When Orthodox writers use the term..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Christian colleges (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 12.04.2024)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 15-25. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study: Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 13-20: pages 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page D-16 ff.).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 8 "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", section "Official Church-State Relations" from the words "For those who could not accept the 1927 declaration..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Watch Worship in Life (I) (YouTube).
    Answer Questions on part 2. (Q 4.); Questions on part 3.



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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (289)

    The saints have also found that selfish thoughts, left unchecked, lead a person to sinful acts, passions, habits, and eventually alienation from God and neighbor; whereas godly thoughts, when cultivated, guide a person by the grace of God to virtuous actions, habits, and ultimately purification from the passions, illumination by the Holy Spirit, and deification in Christ.

    Bishop Alexis (Trader)

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    4 КУРС (к 02.04.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 50-58.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 6-12: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "So the foreigners came to Jesus..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3).
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and identify each marked group of arguments as belonging to one of the following categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the first group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 6, section The Synodical period (1700-1917); you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Doing Our Best in the Fast (also here)
    Questions on this episode (Qs 8-13).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    1 КУРС (к 04.04.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 18-29.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 7-8: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 28.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, from the words "Now if this "being made god..." until the line."
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    2 КУРС (к 02.04.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 23, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...could heal their sins as well").
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (1) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 4, section The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period (988-1237) from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (8) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 02.04.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 21, verses 22-34.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "Still one must be grateful..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 124-127 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready for a test on The Holy Trinity and Jesus Christ (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
    Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Church.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Negative theology..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "When Orthodox writers use the term..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Native Americans and Orthodoxy.
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 8-11).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 05.04.2024)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 1-14. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study: Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 13-20: pages 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page D-15 ff.).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 8 "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", section "Official Church-State Relations" from the words "Inside Russia the policy of Sergius..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Watch Worship in Life (I) (YouTube).
    Answer Questions on part 2. (Qs 3-4.)



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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (288)

    Grief has an opposite effect to pleasure; that is why it counteracts our fallen state and promotes our restoration. Because of these properties, sorrow is necessary for our salvation.

    St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov)

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    4 КУРС (к 26.03.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 42-49.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 6-12: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...without kinship of heart").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to Western Rite Glossary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (9-11). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The Synodical period (1700-1917) from the words "In the field of theology..." until the end of the chapter.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Doing Our Best in the Fast (also here)
    Questions on this episode (Qs 5-13).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    1 КУРС (к 28.03.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 8-17.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6: page 13-14, page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "The Lord Himself says..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 26-27.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, from the words "The life of the Church..." until the words "God became man that we might be made god" (On the Incarnation, 54)."
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Now if this "being made god..." until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 26.03.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 22, verses 9-19.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 136-138 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 4 from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (6) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 26.03.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 21, verses 14-21.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...teaching us not to boast").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 124-126 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready for a test on The Holy Trinity (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
    Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": Jesus Christ.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Negative theology..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Native Americans and Orthodoxy.
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 29.03.2024)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study: Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: pages 36-37, pages 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "To the disciples who asked Him..." until the end of the section.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page D-15 ff.).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 8 "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", section "Official Church-State Relations" from the words "Inside Russia the policy of Sergius..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Watch Worship in Life (I) (YouTube).
    Answer Questions on part 2.



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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (287)

    Do you know what communication with God means? Communicating all day long with God is an awesome thing! Just begin speaking with God and do not let go of His name. How do you think of your mother, your father, or some dear person? What does a betrothed girl do? She is captivated by thinking of her betrothed all day long. She sits and knits and remembers him. So, should we not remember Christ, our betrothed?

    Gerondissa Makrina (Vassopoulou)

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 12.03.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 33-41.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 6-12: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Watch a video about Western Rite Orthodoxy (YouTube, 21:02). (More information here.) Be ready to explain what Western Rite Orthodoxy is, reasons for its existence, and your attitude towards it.
    Have access to Western Rite Glossary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (6-11). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The Synodical period (1700-1917) from the words "Hitherto we have spoken chiefly..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Doing Our Best in the Fast (also here)
    Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 14.03.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 1-7.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...he hath a demon").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 24-25.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, from the words "Constantine’s vision of the Cross..." until the words "...the Church’s coming of age."
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The life of the Church..." until the words "...making it impossible for man to attain full salvation."
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 12.03.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 22, verses 1-8.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "Many times the Lord healed..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 136-137 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (6) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 12.03.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 21, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 40-42: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 121-123 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "But even after 1054..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the beginning until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q&A podcast (10).
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 15.03.2024)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 9-19. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study: Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: pages 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Mark this:.." until the words "...a fourth part of the seed was preserved").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page D-14 ff.).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 8 "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", section "Official Church-State Relations" from the words "Inside Russia the policy of Sergius..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Watch Worship in Life (I) (YouTube).
    Answer Questions on part 1.



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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (286)

    When you are slandered, and therefore grow disturbed and sick at heart, it shows that pride is in you, and that it must be wounded and driven out by outward dishonour. Therefore do not be irritated by derision, and do not bear malice against those who hate you and slander you, but love them as your physicians, whom God has sent you to instruct you and to teach you humility, and pray to God for them.

    Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt

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    4 КУРС (к 05.03.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 22-32.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 1-5: page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "The right hand is withered..." until the end of the section."
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English.
    Transcribe the the last hymn (12:55-14:08) by ear. (You hear this hymn once every eight weeks at Sunday Vigil.)
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (1-3). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The Synodical period (1700-1917) from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: What Is Worship For?: Part One (also here)
    Questions on this episode (Qs 6-10).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 07.03.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 8, verses 13-22.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Likewise it might be said..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 24-25.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 1; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, from the beginning until the end of the first paragraph.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Constantine’s vision of the Cross..." until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 05.03.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 21, verses 22-34.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...not believed that he would be healed").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 134-136 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries..." until the end of chapter 3.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (5) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 05.03.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 19, verses 27-38.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "For indeed He Himself..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 121-123 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "But even after 1054..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q&A podcast (9).
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (285)

    If there is no evil will, there will be no evil works. This means that the main thing is not works but man's inner disposition, the good or evil will of his soul and the virtuous or depraved condition of his heart, from which good or evil works are born naturally.

    Archbishop Averky (Taushev)

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 27.02.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 10-21.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 1-5: page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...for hindering Him from doing good."
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English.
    Transcribe the 8th stichera ("O wondrous elders of Optina...", 11:49-12:55) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 1724 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The Synodical period (1700-1917) from the words "Paissy himself never returned to Russia..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: What Is Worship For?: Part One (also here)
    Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 29.02.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 8, verses 1-12.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until footnote 4 incl.).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 23.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 1, from the words ""The first council in the Church’s history..." until the end of the chapter.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the beginning until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 27.02.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 21, verses 14-21.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "Still one must be grateful..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 132-134 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (4) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 27.02.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 19, verses 14-26.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...cometh down from Thee").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 116-121 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed...." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q&A podcast (8).
    Answer Questions on this episode. Watch Holy Communion in Turkana (YouTube).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 01.03.2024)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 1-8. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study: Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: pages 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He went forth, not to burn up the accursed..." until the words "...he is trodden upon by many").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page D-12 ff.).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 8 "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", section "Official Church-State Relations" from the words "Tikhon realized..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Watch Worship in Life (I) (YouTube).
    Answer Questions on part 1.



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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (284)

    Distracted prayer is not prayer at all, even though the Lord does accept it initially from those who are learning to pray. But there comes a time when one must begin to pray without distraction!

    Abbot Nikon Vorobiev

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    4 КУРС (к 20.02.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 1-9.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 1-5: page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English.
    Transcribe the 8th stichera ("Oh heavenly treasure...", 10:40 - 11:49) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 1274 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The Synodical period (1700-1917) from the words "The system of Church government..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Escalator (also here)
    Questions on this episode (Qs 4-7).
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    1 КУРС (к 22.02.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 7, verses 11-24.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way of the Lord..." until the end of the section").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 21-22.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 1, from the words ""Now there are three kinds of martyrdom..." until the words "...a living embodiment of the essential nature of the Church."
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words ""The first council in the Church’s history..." until the end of the chapter.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 20.02.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 21, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...teaching us not to boast").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 129-132 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (3) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    3 КУРС (к 20.02.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 19, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 32-34: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He did not permit the demons to speak..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 116-119 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 "Soon not only the Papal claims...." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed...." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q&A podcast (7).
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (283)

    As the Holy Trinity, our God is One Being, although Three Persons, so, likewise, we ourselves must be one. As our God is indivisible, we also must be indivisible, as though we were one man, one mind, one will, one heart, one goodness, without the smallest admixture of malice - in a word, one pure love, as God is Love. "That they may be one, even as We are One" (John 17:22).

    Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt

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    4 КУРС (к 13.02.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 23, verses 10-20.
    Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.)
    (For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.)
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 23-28: page 28-29, page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Understand this also..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English.
    7th stichera ("Rejoice, humble disciple ...", 08:58 - 10:39) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 1059 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The Synodical period (1700-1917) from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Escalator (also here)
    Questions on this episode
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 06.02.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 19, verses 14-26.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For indeed He Himself..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 126-128 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3, section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204"; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (1)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book
    3 КУРС (к 20.02.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 19, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 32-34: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He did not permit the demons to speak..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 116-119 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 "Soon not only the Papal claims...." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed...." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q&A podcast (7).
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your gradebook
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 08.02.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 7, verses 1-10.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...the coming of the Christ").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 21.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 1, from the words "The teaching of Ignatius..." until the words "...regarded by Greek writers as an equivalent to martyrdom."
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words ""Now there are three kinds of martyrdom..." until the end of the chapter.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 01.02.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 6, verses 17-22.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only (including the summary of the chapter).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 19-20.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 1, from the words "People today... until the end of the paragraph.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "The teaching of Ignatius... until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 30.01.2024)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 19, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...cometh down from Thee").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 126-127 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "But even after 1054..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (1)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
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    3 КУРС (к .02.2024)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 19, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 32-34: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He did not permit the demons to speak..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 116-119 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 "Soon not only the Papal claims...." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed...." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q&A podcast (7).
    Answer Questions on this episode.
  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your gradebook
    Your roll book

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    1 КУРС (к 25.01.2024)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 6, verses 8-16.
    Read the article CAPITALIZATION OF PRONOUNS RELATING TO DEITY from the series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from page 18.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 1, from the words "Suddenly there came... until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "People today... until the line.
  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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