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Orthodox Quote of the Week

It is not what man does which counts in eternal life, but what he is; whether he is like Jesus Christ, our Lord, or if he is different and unlike Him.

St. Symeon the New Theologian



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3 КУРС (к 28.05.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. 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.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: pages 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5, The Church under Islam, from the beginning until the words "...Archbishop Makarios III (1977)".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    We have to be aware that what is being pounded in upon us is all of one piece; it has a certain rhythm, a certain message to give us, this message of self-worship, of relaxing, of letting go, of enjoying yourself, of giving up any thought of the other world... It is actually an education in atheism. We have to fight back by knowing just what the world is trying to do to us...

    Fr. Seraphim Rose



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 18.05.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-20: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...to become Christ's first disciples."
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from pages 111-112 of the Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the words "It was not until after..." until the end of the section (the words "...and the Crusades").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism", section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the beginning until the words "...was now neutral no longer").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode (Questions 10-12).


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    3 КУРС (к 14.05.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. 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.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 40-42: pages 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the beginning until the words "...but was ahead of it".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    We have to be aware that what is being pounded in upon us is all of one piece; it has a certain rhythm, a certain message to give us, this message of self-worship, of relaxing, of letting go, of enjoying yourself, of giving up any thought of the other world... It is actually an education in atheism. We have to fight back by knowing just what the world is trying to do to us...

    Fr. Seraphim Rose



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 11.05.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 14-15: page 15-17, page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from pages 110-111 of the Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the words "We have already had occasion..." until the words "...between Germany and Byzantium".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the words "It was not until after..." until the end of the section (the words "...and the Crusades").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode (Questions 7-12).


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    3 КУРС (к 14.05.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. 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.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 40-42: pages 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the beginning until the words "...but was ahead of it".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    In each matter about which a man boasts himself, God permits that he change, so that he should be humbled, and learn humility.

    St. Isaac the Syrian



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 04.05.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 12-13: 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: Learn the words from pages 109-110 of the Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the words "This initial divergence..." until the words "...date back considerably earlier".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the words "We have already had occasion..." until the words "...between Germany and Byzantium".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    3 КУРС (к 07.05.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. 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.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: pages 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Baptizm of Russia: The Kievan Period" from the words In Kievan Russia... until the end of the section (the words "...a royal way".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the beginning until the words "...but was ahead of it".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 10)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Ever let mercy outweigh all else in you. Let our compassion be a mirror where we may see in ourselves that likeness and that true image which belong to the Divine nature and Divine essence. A heart hard and unmerciful will never be pure."

    St. Isaac of Syria



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 27.04.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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 ( on page 16.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from the Preface to Древнеправославный молитвенник (pages vi-viii) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the words "Cut off from Byzantium" until the words "...the monarchy of the Pope".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the words "This initial divergence..." until the words "...date back considerably earlier".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    3 КУРС (к 30.04.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 136-137 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 32-34: pages 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius" from the words "Byzantium conferred two gifts..." until the end of the section; Section "The Baptizm of Russia: The Kievan Period" from the beginning until the words "...the place of suffering in the Christian life".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Baptizm of Russia: The Kievan Period" from the words In Kievan Russia... until the end of the section (the words "...a royal way".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 10)
    Questions on this episode


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    4 КУРС (к 29.04.15)

  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 8, section "The Assault Upon Heaven" (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). (written task, 15 points)
  • Biblical Studies: translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 3:31-4:12 (oral task, 5 points)
  • Patristic Heritage: Comment upon the "Orthodox Quote of the Week" you particularly liked (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?) (oral task, 5 points)
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    Speak on the podcast/video episode you particularly liked. (oral task, 5 points)


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Whoever says that it is impossible to be saved with a wife and children is a deceiver. Abraham had a wife and children and three hundred and eighteen servants, and also much gold and silver, and he was called the friend of God! Many servants of the Church have been saved, and many lovers of the desert; many aristocrats, and many soldiers; many craftsmen, and many farm laborers. Be devout towards God and loving towards men, and you will be saved.

    St. Niphon



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    4 КУРС (к 01.04.15)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Biblical Studies: 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.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 8, "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", from the beginning until the words "...in any normal sense of the word".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 8, "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", from the words "Nor is the teaching of atheism..." until the end of the section.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 5.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 30.03.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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 "Who He is").
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from the Preface to Древнеправославный молитвенник (pages iv-v) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "At the heart of the Christian polity of Byzantium..." until the end of the chapter (the words "...God's government in Heaven".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter III, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the beginning until the words "...but they became far more difficult".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2, section 3 "Saints, monks, and emperors" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (8)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    3 КУРС (к 02.04.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 132-134 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: pages 18-19; pages 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius" from the beginning" until the words "...the principal churches in the city".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius" from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the words "...is predominantly Latin".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism 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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 9)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    1. Be always with Christ and trust God in everything.
    2. Pray as you can, not as you think you must.
    3. Have a keepable rule of prayer done by discipline.
    4. Say the Lord's Prayer several times each day.
    5. Repeat a short prayer when your mind is not occupied.
    6. Make some prostrations when you pray.
    7. Eat good foods in moderation and fast on fasting days.
    8. Practice silence, inner and outer.
    9. Sit in silence 20 to 30 minutes each day.
    10. Do acts of mercy in secret.
    11. Go to liturgical services regularly.
    12. Go to confession and holy communion regularly.
    13. Do not engage intrusive thoughts and feelings.
    14. Reveal all your thoughts and feelings to a trusted person regularly.
    15. Read the scriptures regularly.
    16. Read good books, a little at a time.
    17. Cultivate communion with the saints.
    18. Be an ordinary person, one of the human race.
    19. Be polite with everyone, first of all family members.
    20. Maintain cleanliness and order in your home.
    21. Have a healthy, wholesome hobby.
    22. Exercise regularly.
    23. Live a day, even a part of a day, at a time.
    24. Be totally honest, first of all with yourself.
    25. Be faithful in little things.
    26. Do your work, then forget it.
    27. Do the most difficult and painful things first.
    28. Face reality.
    29. Be grateful.
    30. Be cheerful.
    31. Be simple, hidden, quiet and small.
    32. Never bring attention to yourself.
    33. Listen when people talk to you.
    34. Be awake and attentive, fully present where you are.
    35. Think and talk about things no more than necessary.
    36. Speak simply, clearly, firmly, directly.
    37. Flee imagination, fantasy, analysis, figuring things out.
    38. Flee carnal, sexual things at their first appearance.
    39. Don't complain, grumble, murmur or whine.
    40. Don't seek or expect pity or praise.
    41. Don't compare yourself with anyone.
    42. Don't judge anyone for anything.
    43. Don't try to convince anyone of anything.
    44. Don't defend or justify yourself.
    45. Be defined and bound by God, not people.
    46. Accept criticism gracefully and test it carefully.
    47. Give advice only when asked or when it is your duty.
    48. Do nothing for people that they can and should do for themselves.
    49. Have a daily schedule of activities, avoiding whim and caprice.
    50. Be merciful with yourself and others.
    51. Have no expectations except to be fiercely tempted to your last breath.
    52. Focus exclusively on God and light, and never on darkness, temptation and sin.
    53. Endure the trial of yourself and your faults serenely, under God's mercy.
    54. When you fall, get up immediately and start over.
    55. Get help when you need it, without fear or shame.

    Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko (3/28/39 – 3/18/15). “55 Maxims” – On Living a Christian Life



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 25.03.15)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Biblical Studies: 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 "...the seed was preserved".
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "In the field of theology..." until the end of the chapter ("...Persecution had already begun").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 8, "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists", from the beginning until the words "...in any normal sense of the word").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 4.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 23.03.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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: Learn the words from the Preface to Древнеправославный молитвенник (until the words "...many and diverse flowers") and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "Monasticism played..." until the words "...from which formerly he fled".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II, section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "At the heart of the Christian polity of Byzantium..." until the end of the chapter (the words "...God's government in Heaven".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2, section 2 "The Holy Icons" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (8)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    3 КУРС (к 26.03.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 125-132 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 21-22: pages 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Among the contemporaries of..." until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4, The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius" from the beginning" until the words "...the principal churches in the city".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Previously, I wanted everything to go my way, but seeing that nothing was done as I wanted, I began to wish that everything be done as it is done; so it was that everything started to be done as I wanted.

    Elder Joseph of Optina



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 18.03.15)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Biblical Studies: 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 Gospel (from the words "And when He was alone...") and commentary (until the words "...he is trodden upon by many".
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the words "...as one of their chief 'Apostles'".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "In the field of theology..." until the end of the chapter ("...Persecution had already begun").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    Questions on Part 3.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 16.03.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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 commentary (from the words "The food that John ate...").
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from the table of contents of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II section section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the beginning until the words "...was charitable work".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II, section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "Monasticism played..." until the words "...from which formerly he fled".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (8)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    3 КУРС (к 19.03.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 125-129 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-20: pages 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the the commentary (from the words "They immediately put down...").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Gregory began..." until the words "...the seventh Ecumenical Council".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Among the contemporaries of..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    One day, while St. Antony was sitting with a certain Abba, a virgin came up and said to the Elder: "Abba, I fast six days of the week and I repeat by heart portions of the Old and New Testament daily." To which the Elder replied: "Does poverty mean the same to you as abundance?" "No", she answered. "Or dishonour the same as praise?" "No, Abba." "Are your enemies the same for you as your friends?" "No", she replied. At that the wise Elder said to her: "Go, get to work, you have accomplished nothing."

    St. Peter of Damascus



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 11.03.15)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 4:1-12 (pages 36-37):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel (until the words "...let him hear") and commentary for verses 1-2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "Paissy himself never returned..." until the words "...surrounded by the light of the age to come".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the words "...as one of their chief 'Apostles'".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 2.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 09.03.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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: Download and bring to class a copy of Древнеправославный молитвенник.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II section "The holy icons" from the words "God took a material body..." until the words "...which arise in every generation".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II, section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the beginning until the words "...was charitable work".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (7)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    3 КУРС (к 12.03.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 123-125 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-20: pages 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...worthy to become Christ's disciples").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the words "...accept the theology of Palamas".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Gregory began..." until the words "...the seventh Ecumenical Council".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    The thoughts which originate from God bring internal peace and joy to the person. On the contrary, the thoughts which originate from the devil are filled with agitation, disturbance and grief.

    Abba Barsanouphios



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 04.03.15)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:31-35 (pages 34-35):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "The system of Church government" until the words "...social aspects of the monastic life".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "Paissy himself never returned..." until the words "...surrounded by the light of the age to come".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Worship in Life (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 1.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 02.03.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 29-30. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II section "The holy icons" from the words "One of the distinctive features..." until the words "...the Incarnation and the salvation of man".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II, section "The holy icons" from the words "God took a material body..." until the words "...which arise in every generation".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (6)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    3 КУРС (к 05.03.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 123-125 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-20: pages 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...worthy to become Christ's disciples").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the words "...accept the theology of Palamas".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Gregory began..." until the words "...the seventh Ecumenical Council".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

    Matt. 10:28 (KJV)



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 18.02.15)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:31-35 (pages 34-35):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the words "...the constitution of the Holy Synod".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "The system of Church government" until the words "...social aspects of the monastic life".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 4.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 23.02.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 29-30. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II section "The holy icons" from the words "One of the distinctive features..." until the words "...the Incarnation and the salvation of man".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II, section "The holy icons" from the words "God took a material body..." until the words "...which arise in every generation".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (6)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    3 КУРС (к 19.02.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 122-123 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 14-15: page 15-17, page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Negative theology reaches..." until the words "...by the grace of God".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the words "...accept the theology of Palamas".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
    Questions on this episode


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 11.02.15)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:31-35 (pages 34-35):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the words "...the constitution of the Holy Synod".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the words "The system of Church government" until the words "...social aspects of the monastic life".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 4.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 09.02.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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 "Here God the Father is speaking to God the Son...".
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 28. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II section "The holy icons" from the beginning until the words "...as the protector of Orthodoxy".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II, section "The holy icons" from the words "One of the distinctive features..." until the words "...the Incarnation and the salvation of man".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 1, section 2 "The first six councils" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (5)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    3 КУРС (к 12.02.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 122-123 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Biblical Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 14-15: page 15-17, page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Negative theology reaches..." until the words "...by the grace of God".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the words "...accept the theology of Palamas".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Compel yourselves; say the prayer; stop idle talk; close your mouths to criticism; place doors and locks against unnecessary words. Time passes and does not come back, and woe to us if time goes by without spiritual profit.

    Elder Ephraim



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 02.02.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: 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 and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 26-27. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II from the words "But Chalcedon..." until the end of the section ("...in the end it succumbed").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II, section "The holy icons" from the beginning until the words "...as the protector of Orthodoxy".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (4)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    ГРУППА 353 (к 05.02.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 120-121 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 12-13: page 15-17:be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the Beginning until the words "...the darkness of incomprehensibility".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Negative theology reaches..." until the words "...by the grace of God".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3 section 2 "The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 6)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Perfection... is clearly not achieved simply by being naked, by the lack of wealth or by the rejection of honors, unless there is also that love whose ingredients the apostle described (cf. I Cor. 13) and which is to be found solely in purity of heart. Not to be jealous, not to be puffed up, not to act heedlessly, not to seek what does not belong to one, not to rejoice over some injustice, not to plan evil - what is this and its like if not the continuous offering to God of the heart that is perfect and truly pure, a heart kept free of all disturbance?

    St. John Cassian



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 26.01.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: Read the third article from a series on Bible language, and be ready to discuss them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 25. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II from the words "But Chalcedon..." until the words "...he is the first among equals".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II from the words "Ephesus and Chalcedon were a rock..." until the end of the section ("...in the end it succumbed").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (4)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 29.01.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 118-120 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: 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 scholion in the footnote on page 16.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon quotes 16-18.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the Beginning until the words "...the darkness of incomprehensibility".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the words "Negative theology reaches..." until the words "...by the grace of God".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3 section 2 "The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 5)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    ...for to be Christian is to be crucified in this time and in any time since Christ came for the first time. His life is the example and warning to us all. We must be crucified personally, mystically; for through crucifixion is the only path to resurrection, if we would rise with Christ, we must be humbled with him even to the ultimate humiliation, being devoured and spit forth by the uncomprehending world...

    Fr. Seraphim Rose



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 26.01.15.)

  • Biblical Studies: Read the third article from a series on Bible language, and be ready to discuss them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 25. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II from the words "But Chalcedon..." until the words "...he is the first among equals".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II from the words "Ephesus and Chalcedon were a rock..." until the end of the section ("...in the end it succumbed").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (4)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 22.01.15.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 118-120 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: 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 the commentary (from the words "At the same time, He comes to be baptized..." until the end of the section.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon quotes 10-18.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "But even after..." until the words "...has proved a great tragedy".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy" from the Beginning until the words "...the darkness of incomprehensibility".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3 section 2 "The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 5)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Because we put ourselves out of the sight of God we are led captive by the passions of the body.

    Abba Theona



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 22.12.14. ЗАЧЕТ)

    В зачет будут включены следующие задания:

  • Church Etiquette: Формы обращения к духовенству (Патриарх, епископы, священники, диаконы), названия духовных чинов и званий (Titles of the Clergy) (in writing, points)
  • Biblical Studies: Перевод названий книг Библии и личных имен с русского на английский (письменно), чтение этих названий (oral task, points)
  • Temple and Worship: Перевод с русского языка на английский слов из книги Orthodox Mysteries согласно этому списку (письменно):
  • Listening: Сообщение по прослушанной передаче по выбору (oral task, points)


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    ГРУППА 353 (к 24.12.14. ЗАЧЕТ)

    В зачет будут включены следующие задания:

  • Patristic Heritage: Comment upon the "Orthodox Quote of the Week" given in your card (from those discussed in this semester) (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? ) (oral task, 3 points)
  • Church Etiquette: Формы обращения к духовенству, названия духовных чинов и званий (Titles of the Clergy) (in writing, 1 point)
  • Temple and Worship: Перевод с русского языка на английский слов из книги Orthodox Mysteries согласно этому списку (in writing, 5 points)
  • Bible Studies:
    1. Translate from Russian into English titles of the books of the Bible and proper names (all) (in writing, 3,5 points)
    2. Be ready to read them out loud (oral, 3,5 points)
    3. Translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 1:1-11 (oral task, 2 points)
    4. (for extra credit) Decline personal pronoun "thee" (in writing, 1 point); tell why some words in KJV are italicised (oral task, 1 point); tell why personal pronouns relating to Deity are not capitalized (oral task, 1 point).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    1. Be ready to translate from Russian into English dogmatic formulae from "Orthodoxy Quick Reference (in writing, 2 points)
    2. Определение и комментарий (устно) к следующим еретическим учениям: Judaizing, Gnosticism, Novatianism, Donatism, Arianism, Chiliasm / millenarianism, Pelagianism, Apocatastasis, Monothelitism, Iconoclasm, Filioquism, Ethnophyletism. Комментарий должен касаться существа еретического учения, современных его вариаций и носителей и сути православного ответа на это еретическое учение. (oral task, 2 points)
    3. Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism:
    а) Анализ подборки дат из истории взаимоотношений церквей Востока и Запада. Какую проблему в истории Римско-католической церкви они иллюстрируют? Каков православный ответ на эту проблему? (oral task, 6 points)
    b) Комментарий к препятствиям к евхаристическому общению между Православной и Римско-католической церквами (суть католического заблуждения, православный ответ) (oral task, 6 points).
    4. a) Give 4 Biblical arguments why Sola Scriptura is wrong (oral task, 6 points).
    b) Give 4 historical arguments why Sola Scriptura is wrong (oral task, 6 points).
    c) Give 6 arguments from logic and common sense why Sola Scriptura is wrong (oral task, 6 points).
  • ATTENTION! Tasks 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 4c are alternative tasks. At the exam you will be offered only one out of them.
  • Listening
    Speak on the podcast you particularly liked (including those we discussed in the spring semester). (oral task, 2 points)
  • TOTAL 30 POINTS

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 15.12.14.)

  • Biblical Studies: Read first two articles (Those Nasty Thees and Thous and Those Dreadful Words in Italics) from a series on Bible language, and be ready to discuss them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 23-24. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II from the words "Alexandria's second..." until the words "...indivisibly, inseparably')".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II from the words "But Chalcedon..." until the words "...he is the first among equals".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (3)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 18.12.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 116-117 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: 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 "...so that all might witness Who He is".
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon quotes 1-9.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the words "...left matters worse than before".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "But even after..." until the words "...has proved a great tragedy".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3 section 1 "The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 5)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    When the mind forgets the purpose of piety, then visible works of virtue become useless.

    St. Mark the Ascetic



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 08.12.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn New Testament titles (20-27) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 21-22. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II from the words "The Council of Nicea..." until the words "...whose works are most widely read".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II from the words "Alexandria's second..." until the words "...indivisibly, inseparably')".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (2)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 11.12.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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: Learn the new words from pages 115-116 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and group its arguments into three categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the third group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "Photius was naturally..." until the words "...the verdict on Saint Photius".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the words "...left matters worse than before".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3 section 1 "The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
    Questions on this episode (also here)


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 10.12.14, ЗАЧЕТ)

  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 6 (разделы Moscow the Third Rome, The Schism of the Old Believers) (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).

  • В зачет будут включены следующие задания:

  • Patristic Heritage: Comment upon the "Orthodox Quote of the Week" given in your card (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? ) (oral task, 5 points)
  • Bible Studies: translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 3:1-30 (oral task, 5 points)
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    1. Определение и комментарий (устно) к следующим еретическим учениям: Arianism, Chiliasm / millenarianism, Pelagianism, Apocatastasis, Monothelitism, Iconoclasm, Filioquism, Ethnophyletism. Комментарий должен касаться существа еретического учения, современных его вариаций и носителей и сути православного ответа на это еретическое учение. (oral task, 3 points)
    2. Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism:
    а) Анализ подборки дат из истории взаимоотношений церквей Востока и Запада. Какую проблему в истории Римско-католической церкви они иллюстрируют? Каков православный ответ на эту проблему? (oral task, 3 points)
    б) Комментарий к препятствиям к евхаристическому общению между Православной и Римско-католической церквами (суть католического заблуждения, православный ответ) (oral task, 3 points).
    3. Give Biblical arguments why Sola Scriptura is wrong.
    Give historical arguments why Sola Scriptura is wrong.
    Give arguments from logic and common sense why Sola Scriptura is wrong. (oral task, 3 points)
    4. Explain what Theosis means and be ready to comment on biblical quotes in support of it. (oral task, 3 points)
  • Listening
    Speak on the podcast you particularly liked. (oral task, 5 points)


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    "But I say to you," the Lord says, "love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute you." Why did he command these things? So that he might free you from hatred, sadness, anger and grudges, and might grant you the greatest possession of all, perfect love, which is impossible to possess except by the one who loves all equally in imitation of God.

    St. Maximus the Confessor



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 01.12.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn New Testament titles (13-19) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 19-20. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II from the words "The discussions at the Councils..." until the words "...one in essence with the Father'".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II from the words "The Council of Nicea..." until the words "...whose works are most widely read".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (1)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 11.12.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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: Learn the new words from pages 115-116 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and group its arguments into three categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the third group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "Photius was naturally..." until the words "...the verdict on Saint Photius".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the words "...left matters worse than before".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3 section 1 "The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom" (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
    Questions on this episode (also here)


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 03.12.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:28-30 (pages 34-35):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon quotes 10-18.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the words "There is much to admire in..." until the end of the section (the words "...striven to aggrandize").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the words "...the constitution of the Holy Synod".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 3.


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    In spite of our sinfulness, in spite of the darkness surrounding our souls, the Grace of the Holy Spirit, conferred by baptism in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, still shines in our hearts with the inextinguishable light of Christ ... and when the sinner turns to the way of repentance the light smooths away every trace of the sins committed, clothing the former sinner in the garments of incorruption, spun of the Grace of the Holy Spirit. It is this acquisition of the Holy Spirit about which I have been speaking.

    St. Seraphim of Sarov



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 24.11.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn New Testament titles (7-12) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 17-18. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter II from the beginning until the words "...that was all".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II from the words "The discussions at the Councils..." until the words "...one in essence with the Father'".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on the 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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the State of the Orthodox Church (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    ГРУППА 353 (к 27.11.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 113-114 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and group its arguments into three categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the second group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the beginning until the words "...was now neutral no longer".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the words "Photius was naturally..." until the words "...the verdict on Saint Photius".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
    Questions on this episode (also here)


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 26.11.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:23-27 (pages 34-35):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon quotes 1-9.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the words "In 1652-3 there began... until the words "...who have no priests".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the words "There is much to admire in... until the end of the section (the words "...striven to aggrandize").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 2.


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    A man who is wrathful with us is a sick man; we must apply a plaster to his heart - love; we must treat him kindly, speak to him gently, lovingly. And if there is not deeply-rooted malice against us within him, but only a temporary fit of anger, you will see how his heart, or his malice, will melt away through your kindness and love - how good will conquer evil. A Christian must always be kind, gracious, and wise in order to conquer evil by good.

    St. John of Kronstadt



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 17.11.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn New Testament titles (1-6) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 16 - 17. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter I from the words "It was only natural..." until the end of the chapter ("...the Christian Empire of Byzantium")."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter II from the beginning until the words "...that was all".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the State of the Orthodox Church (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 20.11.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 111-112 of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and group its arguments into three 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
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "It was not until..." until the end of the section ("...and the Crusades").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism, section "From estrangement to schism: 858-1204" from the beginning until the words "...was now neutral no longer".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Questions on this episode (also here)


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 19.11.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:23-27 (pages 34-35):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and group its arguments into three categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the third group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6 section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the words "...to consist largerly in bell-ringing".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the words "In 1652-3 there began... until the words "...who have no priests".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 1 (questions 5-7)


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    We see the water of a river flowing uninterruptedly and passing away, and all that floats on its surface, rubbish or beams of trees, all pass by. Christian! So does our life... I was an infant, and that time has gone. I was an adolescent, and that too has passed. I was a young man, and that too is far behind me. The strong and mature man that I was is no more. My hair turns white, I succumb to age, but that too passes; I approach the end and will go the way of all flesh. I was born in order to die. I die that I may live. Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom!

    St. Tikhon of Voronezh



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 10.11.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Biblical names (7-14) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 14 - 15. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter I from the words "People today..." until the words "...to undergo martyrdom of blood".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter I from the words "It was only natural..." until the end of the chapter ("...the Christian Empire of Byzantium")."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Music and Hymnology in the Church (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 13.11.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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 "He did this by baptizing..." until the end of the section ("...and become wayward").
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the new words from pages 110-111 (from the middle of the page until the word"...as the eagle's") of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through The grounds of union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the remaining part. If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: 1 and 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "We have already had occasion..." until the words "...between Germany and Byzantium".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "It was not until..." until the end of the section ("...and the Crusades").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Questions on this episode (also here)


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 12.11.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:19-22 (pages 32-33, pages 34-35):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and group its arguments into three categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the second group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6 from the words "The question of heretics..." until the end of the section (the words "...for little more than a century".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the words "...to consist largerly in bell-ringing".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Faith and Pop Culture (YouTube)
    Questions on Part 1


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    For virtue is a light and buoyant thing, and all who live in her way "fly like clouds" as Isaiah says, "and as doves with their young ones"; but sin is a heavy affair, as another of the prophets says, "sitting upon a talent of lead".

    St. Gregory of Nyssa



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 03.11.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Biblical names (1-6) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 12 (small print) - 13. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter I from the words 'Suddenly there came from heaven...' until the words "...'the medicine of immortality'"
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter I from the words "People today..." until the words "...to undergo martyrdom of blood"
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church
    Answer Questions on this episode (II, 8-11).


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 06.11.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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 beginning until the words "...the Jews to accept Christ".
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from pages 109-110 (up to the middle of the page) of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on it.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through The grounds of union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (8-11). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: 1 and 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "This initial divergence..." until the words "...date back considerably earlier".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "We have already had occasion..." until the words "...between Germany and Byzantium".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 05.11.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:13-19 (pages 32-33):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "The Lord makes even Judas an apostle..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and group its arguments into three 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
    Oral summary: Chapter 6 from the words "Now that the dream..." until the words "...respect for human freedom".
    Read and be ready to translate from the words "The question of heretics..." until the end of the section (the words "...for little more than a century".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Gender (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    I have consciousness of my sinfulness, but I live with hope. It is bad to despair, because someone who despairs becomes embittered and loses his willingness and strength. Someone who has hope, on the contrary, advances forward.

    Elder Porphyrios



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 27.10.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (Apocrypha) (7-10) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 11-12. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter I from the beginning until the words "...relevance for contemporary Orthodoxy".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter I from the words 'Suddenly there came from heaven...' until the words "...'the medicine of immortality'"
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church
    Answer Questions on this episode (I, 1-7).


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 30.10.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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.
  • Temple and Worship: Read the Introduction to Древнеправославный молитвенник (pages iv-viii) and be ready to summarize it.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through The grounds of union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (1-7). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: 1 and 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "Cut off from Byzantium..." until the words "...the monarchy of the Pope".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "This initial divergence..." until the words "...date back considerably earlier".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 29.10.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:13-19 (pages 32-33):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Finish reading The grounds of union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the remaining part.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6 from the beginning until the words "... the ends of Russian secular imperialism".
    Read and be ready to translate from the words "Now that the dream..." until the words "...respect for human freedom".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: What Is Worship For?: Part One (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    He who busies himself with the sins of others, or judges his brother on suspicion, has not yet even begun to repent or to examine himself so as to discover his own sins...

    St. Maximos the Confessor



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 20.10.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (Apocrypha) (1-6) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 9-10. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the Introduction from the words "Such are the Churches which make up..." until the end of the Introduction.
    Read and be ready to translate the Chapter I from the beginning until the words "...'the medicine of immortality'".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on the Introduction (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church
    Answer Questions on this episode (I, 1-7).


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 23.10.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: 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 and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Read the Introduction to Древнеправославный молитвенник (pages iii-iv, until the words "...saints of all ages.") and be ready to translate it.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (beginning from date 1854).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the beginning until the words "...but they became far more difficult".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, Byzantium, II: The Great Schism from the words "Cut off from Byzantium..." until the words "...the monarchy of the Pope".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 22.10.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:13-19 (pages 32-33):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through The grounds of union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (8-11).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6 from the beginning until the words words "... the ends of Russian secular imperialism".
    Read and be ready to translate from the words "Now that the dream..." until the words "...respect for human freedom".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 5 (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Escalator (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Look at all the earth supplies in summer and in autumn! Every Christian, especially the priest, ought to imitate God's bountifulness. Let your table be open to everybody, like the table of the Lord. The avaricious is God's enemy.

    St. John of Kronstadt



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 13.10.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (34-39) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 8. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the Introduction from the words "The Orthodox Church is thus..." until the end of the Introduction.
    Read and be ready to translate the Chapter I from the beginning until the words "...'the medicine of immortality'".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on the Introduction (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church
    Answer Questions on this episode (I, 1-7).


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 16.10.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Read articles 3-4 from a series on Bible language, and be ready to discuss them.
  • Temple and Worship: Read the Introduction to Древнеправославный молитвенник (pages iii-iv, until the words "...saints of all ages.") and be ready to translate it.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (beginning from date 1596).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2, Saints, monks, and emperors from the words At the heart of the Christian polity... until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the beginning until the words "...but they became far more difficult".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2 (from The Holy Icons until the end of the chapter).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 15.10.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:6-12 (pages 32-33):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Observe as well the absence of vainglory..." until the end of the section.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through The grounds of union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (1-11).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    section Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact, from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 6 from the beginning until the words words "... the ends of Russian secular imperialism".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 5 (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).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: The Cost of Independence (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Questions on this episode (8-12)


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    The forgetting of wrongs is a sign of true repentance. But he who dwells on them and thinks that he is repenting is like a man who thinks he is running while he is really asleep.

    St. John Climacus



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 06.10.14.)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (27-33) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 7. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the Introduction from the the words "While the Orthodox Church became bounded..." until the words "...the majority of other Orthodox Churches".
    Read and be ready to translate the Introduction from the the words "The Orthodox Church is thus..." until the end of the introduction.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church
    Answer Questions on this episode (I, 1-7).


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 09.10.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Read articles 3-4 from a series on Bible language, and be ready to discuss them.
  • Temple and Worship: Read the Introduction to Древнеправославный молитвенник (pages iii-iv, until the words "...saints of all ages.") and be ready to translate it.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (beginning from date 1596).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2, Saints, monks, and emperors from the words At the heart of the Christian polity... until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3, "Byzantium, II: The Great Schism" from the beginning until the words "...but they became far more difficult".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2 (from The Holy Icons until the end of the chapter).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 08.10.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:6-12 (pages 32-33):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...drove Him away").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (from the date 1946 until the end).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    section Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact, from the words "One of the representatives..." until the words "...they have not normally done so".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5, section Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact, from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: The Cost of Independence (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    The mind that realizes it's own weakness has discovered whence it might enter upon salvation and draw near to the light of knowledge and receive true wisdom which does not pass away with this age.

    St. Gregory Palamas



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 29.09.14.)

  • Church Etiquette: Learn Titles of the Clergy and names of national churches (page 2, from the Church of Greece to the end) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (19-26) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 6. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the Introduction from the words "What is meant by the Orthodox Church?" until the words "...in the fullness of Orthodox tradition".
    Read and be ready to translate the Introduction from the the words "While the Orthodox Church became bounded..." until the words "...the majority of other Orthodox Churches".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (Ancient Faith Radio)
    Answer Questions on this episode (II, 10-15).


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 02.10.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Read articles 3-4 from a series on Bible language, and be ready to discuss them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from the table of contents of Древнеправославный молитвенник and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (beginning from date 1059).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2, Saints, monks, and emperors from the words Monasticism played... until the words "...from which formerly he fled".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2, Saints, monks, and emperors from the words At the heart of the Christian polity... until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 01.10.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (7) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:6-12 (pages 32-33):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (from the date 1545-63)
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact":
    from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the words "...we must shortly return".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5, section Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact, from the words "One of the representatives..." until the words "...they have not normally done so".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: The Cost of Independence (.mp3) (также здесь)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    He who wants to do something and cannot is, in the eyes of God who sees our hearts, as though he has done it. This should be understood as being so in relation to good and evil alike.

    St. Mark the Ascetic



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 22.09.14.)

  • Church Etiquette: Learn Titles of the Clergy and names of national churches (page 2, up to the Church of Greece) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (13-18) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from pages 4-5. Be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the Introduction from the the words "A new and unknown world..." until the words "...at least a beginning has been made".
    Read and be ready to translate the Introduction from the the words "What is meant by the Orthodox Church?" until the words "...the majority of other Orthodox Churches".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (Ancient Faith Radio)
    Answer Questions on this episode (I (6,7), II).


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 25.09.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • The Bible Studies: Read first two articles (Those Nasty Thees and Thous and Those Dreadful Words in Italics) from a series on Bible language, and be ready to discuss them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 29-30 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
    Download and bring to class a copy of Древнеправославный молитвенник.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (beginning from date 589).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2, Saints, monks, and emperors from the beginning until the words "...was charitable work".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2, Saints, monks, and emperors from the words Monasticism played... until the words "...from which formerly he fled".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 24.09.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (6) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:1-5 (pages 30-31):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only (from the words "The right hand is withered..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (from the date 1274)
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact":
    from beginning until the words "...excommunicating and anathematizing one another".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5, section Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact, from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the words "...we must shortly return".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Why We Need Hell (.mp3)
    Текстовая версия
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    God created everything not only for our use, but also that we, seeing the great wealth of His creations, might be astonished at the might of the Creator and might understand that all this was created with wisdom and unutterable goodnness for the honor of man, who was to appear.

    St. John Chrysostom



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 15.09.14.)

  • Church Etiquette: Learn Titles of the Clergy and names of national churches (page 2, up to the Church of Georgia) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (6-12) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from page 3. Be ready for a test on them. Bring to class pages 4-6.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the Introduction (from the beginning until the words "...the egg which Rome had laid").
    Read and be ready to translate the Introduction from the the words "A new and unknown world..." until the words "...at least a beginning has been made".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (Ancient Faith Radio)
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 18.09.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Learn New Testament titles (23-27) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 28 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (beginning from date 382).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2, The Holy Icons, from the words God took a material body... until the end of the section ("...arise in every generation").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2, Saints, monks, and emperors from the beginning until the words "...was charitable work".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 1)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к 17.09.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (5) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:1-5 (pages 30-31):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only (until the words: "...for hindering him from doing good").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events (from the date 1059)
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the end of the section.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5 The Church under Islam, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact":
    from beginning until the words "...excommunicating and anathematizing one another".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Charity (.mp3)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    A life lived in humility and with an irreproachable conscience brings peace, tranquility, and true happiness. But wealth, honor, glory and exalted position often serve as the cause of a multitude of sins, and such happiness is not one on which to rely.

    St. Makary of Optina



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 08.09.14.)

  • Church Etiquette: Learn Titles of the Clergy (page 1) and be ready for a test on them. Bring it to class page 2.
  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (1-5) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: In the book Orthodox Mysteries learn words from the table of Contents and pages 1-2 (The Church). Be ready for a test on them. Bring to class pages 3-5.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Learn the words in bold from "About the Author" section.
    Read and be ready to translate the Introduction (from the beginning until the words "...at least a beginning has been made").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (Ancient Faith Radio)
    Answer Questions on this episode
    Also be ready to finish answering Questions on Ethnicity


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к 11.09.14.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Learn New Testament titles (17-22) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 26-27 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English names of Heresies (11-13) and give their short definitions.
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2, The Holy Icons, from the words One of the distinctive features of Orthodoxy until the words "...the Incarnation and the salvation of man".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2, The Holy Icons from the words God took a material body... until the end of the section ("...arise in every generation".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 1)
    Questions on this episode


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    ГРУППА 453 (к 10.09.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (5) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:1-5 (pages 30-31):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English names of Heresies (11-13) and give their short definitions.
    Read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the highlighted events
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    from the words "The millet system..." until the words "...Ottoman suzerainty.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the end of the section.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Finish listening and answering questions on "Historical Jesus".
    Listen to: Frederica Here and Now: Charity (.mp3)
    Questions on this episode


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    The chief evil with relation to the body is love for the body and pitying it. This takes away all the soul's authority over the body and makes the soul the slave of the body. And on the contrary, one who does not spare the body will not be disturbed in whatever he does by apprehensions born of blind love of life. How fortunate is one who is trained to this from childhood!

    St. Theophan the Recluse



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к первому занятию осеннего семестра 2014 г.)

  • Church Etiquette: Download Titles of the Clergy and bring it to class.
  • Bible Studies: Bring to class a digital or a hard copy of the Titles of the Books of the Bible.
  • Temple and Worship: Download the book Orthodox Mysteries. Bring to class pages with the table of Contents and page 1 (The Church)
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Bring to class digital or hard copy of the Introduction (with "About the Author" section).
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (Ancient Faith Radio)
    Answer Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 353 (к первому занятию осеннего семестра 2014 г.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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 Studies: Learn New Testament titles (11-16) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 25 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English names of Heresies (6-10) and give their short definitions.
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (11-13). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    The Holy Icons from the beginning until the words "...as the protector of Orthodoxy".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2, The Holy Icons from the words One of the distinctive features of Orthodoxy until the words "...the Incarnation and the salvation of man".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (8)
    Questions on this episode


  • Your TEXT BANK
    ГРУППА 453 (к первому занятию осеннего семестра 2014 г.)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (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? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (4) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 3:1-5 (pages 30-31):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English names of Heresies (6-10) and give their short definitions.
    Be ready toftarget="_blank">Heresies (11-13). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    from the beginning until the words "...the death of Archbishop Makarios III (1977)".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    from the words "The millet system..." until the words "...Ottoman suzerainty.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Historical Jesus (.mp3) (also here)
    Questions on this episode


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