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Orthodox Quote of the Week (339)

The reading and study of spiritual books are essential patristic tools for the cultivation of good thoughts throughout the day.

Bishop Alexis (Trader)

Source



ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
3 КУРС (к 19.05.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 31, verses 1-16.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 13-20: page 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.

  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy.

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1946 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

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

    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 8 from the beginning until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 4-8).



  • Your gradebook
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ







    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 28.05.2026)

  • Bible Study:
    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 12, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
    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 commentary (footnote 9).

  • Temple and Worship:
    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (small print).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "But Chalcedon was more than a defeat..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 19.05.2026)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 50-58.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 18-20: page 26-27, page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "... they will fast and struggle").

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (3) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 9)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 19.05.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 1-8.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 117ff).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Music and Hymnology in the Church (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.


  • Your gradebook
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ





    Материалы к курсу




    Тексты


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

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

    Sola Scriptura
    Критика важнейшего постулата протестантизма. Материал по аспекту "Сравнительное богословие" (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology, изучается в 6 семестре).
    Понятие "обожение" в Священном Писании
    Библейские основания Православного учения о спасении. Материал по аспекту "Сравнительное богословие" (Dogmatic and Comparative Theology, изучается в 7 семестре).
    Western Rite
    Материалы по западному обряду в Православии - опытам возрождения православной литургической традиции Западной Европы. Материалы для чтения по аспекту "Богослужебная лексика" (Temple and Worship, изучается в 8 семестре).



    Аудирование

    Frederica


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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



    Справочная литература


    Большой англо-русский словарь религиозной лексики
    Comprehensive English-Russian Dictionary of Religious Terminology / А.А. Азаров. - M.: Флинта: Наука, 2004. - 808 с.
    Русско-английский словарь религиозной лексики (онлайн)
    А.А. Азаров. — М: РУССО, 2002. — 768 с.
    Англо-русский словарь в помощь христианскому переводчику
    М. Волович, К. Зоркий, М. Макаров. Под редакцией Марка Макарова. М.: Духовное возрождение, 1997. - 393 с.
    Glossary (with some illustrations) for Western Rite
    Source: Ordinary of the Mass, that is, the Divine Liturgy of St. Peter the Apostle. St. Hilarion Press, 2002. (.pdf)
    Western Rite Liturgical Glossary
    online .docx

    Правила и типичные ошибки
    Наш пополняемый онлайн-справочник (Пишутся без артикля Пишутся с артиклем Mind your pronunciation Слова-ловушки Collocations Библейские имена собственные)



    О КУРСЕ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ***

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

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

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



    СИСТЕМА АТТЕСТАЦИИ
    (бакалавриат)

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

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

    Текущие баллы складываются из следующих составляющих:

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

    2. КОНТРОЛЬНЫЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЯ
      (оцениваются в баллах)

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

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

    5. Устные презентации (на занятиях) ранее проверенных и исправленных эссе (6-8 семестр).
      За одну презентацию (устное выступление) студент получает максимум 2,5 балла.
           Требования к презентации: за лексические (семантика), грамматические, фонетические и просодические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):

      0 ошибок = 2,5 балла;
      1 ошибка = 2 балла;
      2 = 1,5;
      3 = 1;
      4 = 0,5;
      5 и более ошибок = 0 баллов.


    6. ТРЕНИРОВОЧНЫЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЯ
      (оцениваются в зачетных единицах)

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

    8. Письменные короткие эссе на тему цитат из святых отцов (для 3 и 4 курсов), размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению эссе на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За одно эссе студент получает максимум 5 зачетных единиц.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 2,5 зачетные единицы за содержание и 2,5 зачетные единицы за грамотность.
           Требования к содержанию:
                1. Объем - не менее 100 слов. За невыполнение этого условия вычитается 0,5 з.е. за каждые 10 слов (например, 90+ слов - минус 0,5 з.е.; 80+ слов - минус 1 з.е.; 70+ слов - минус 1,5 з.е.; 60+ слов - минус 2 з.е.; 50+ слов и менее - минус 2,5 з.е.).
                2. Эссе должно быть непосредственно связано с содержанием и смыслом цитаты, а не представлять собой рассуждение на смежные темы.
                3. Желательны конкретные примеры.
                4. Обязательно употребление слов религиозной тематики, которые должны использоваться правильно по смыслу и правописанию.
           Требования к грамотности: за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):

      0 ошибок = 5 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 4,5 з.е.;
      2 = 4;
      3 = 3,5;
      4 = 3;
      5 и более ошибок = 2,5 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

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

    9. Письменные короткие комментарии на тему текстов Священного Писания (для 4 курса), размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению комментариев на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За один комментарий студент получает максимум 3 зачетные единицы.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 1 зачетная единица за содержание и 2 зачетные единицы за грамотность.
           Требования к содержанию:
                1. Объем - не менее 50 слов. За невыполнение этого условия вычитается 0,5 з.е.
                2. Комментарий должен быть непосредственно связан с содержанием и смыслом текста, а не представлять собой рассуждение на общие темы.
           Требования к грамотности:
                за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):
      0 ошибок = 3 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 2,5 з.е.;
      2 = 2;
      3 = 1,5;
      4 = 1 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

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

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

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

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

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

    СПРАВКА 1: Перевод зачетных единиц в баллы осуществляется по следующим принципам:
    1. Максимальное количество баллов в семестр за тренировочные упражнения = 50 (1 курс); 40 (2 курс); 30 (5 семестр); 20 (6-8 семестр).
    2. Максимальное количество зачетных единиц за семестр зависит от количества тренировочных упражнений, предложенных для выполнения в течение семестра (предложения, эссе, комментарии к Библии), и максимальной оценки (в зачетных единицах) за каждое упражнение (см. выше). Например: 5 (эссе) + 3 (библейский комментарий) + 0,75 (предложения) = 8,75 (максимальное количество з.е. за одно занятие). 8,75 х 14 (количество занятий в семестр) = 122,5 (максимальное количество з.е. в семестр).
    3. Перевод зачетных единиц в баллы производится путем деления числа 50 (40 /30/20) на максимальное количество зачетных единиц за семестр и последующего умножения полученного коэффициента на количество зачетных единиц студента. Например: 40 / 122,5 = 0,3 (коэффициент). 0,3 х a (з.е. студента) = b (количество баллов студента).

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



    СИСТЕМА АТТЕСТАЦИИ
    (магистратура)

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

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

    Текущие баллы складываются из следующих составляющих:

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

    2. ТРЕНИРОВОЧНЫЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЯ
      (оцениваются в зачетных единицах)

    3. Письменные короткие эссе на тему цитат из святых отцов и Библии, размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению эссе на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За одно эссе студент получает максимум 5 зачетных единиц.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 2,5 зачетной единицы за содержание и 2,5 зачетной единицы за грамотность.
           Требования к содержанию:
                1. Объем - не менее 100 слов. За невыполнение этого условия вычитается 0,5 з.е. за каждые 10 слов (например, 90+ слов - минус 0,5 з.е.; 80+ слов - минус 1 з.е.; 70+ слов - минус 1,5 з.е.; 60+ слов - минус 2 з.е.; 50+ слов и менее - минус 2,5 з.е.).
                2. Эссе должно быть непосредственно связано с содержанием и смыслом цитаты, а не представлять собой рассуждение на смежные темы.
                3. Желательны конкретные примеры.
                4. Обязательно употребление слов религиозной тематики, которые должны использоваться правильно по смыслу и правописанию.
           Требования к грамотности:
                за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):
      0 ошибок = 5 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 4,5 з.е.;
      2 = 4;
      3 = 3,5;
      4 = 3;
      5 и более ошибок = 2,5 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

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

    4. Письменные короткие комментарии на тему текстов Священного Писания, размещаемые студентами в соответствующем разделе форума.
           Требования к оформлению комментариев на форуме:
                Шрифт - Arial.
                Размер шрифта - 12.
                Между абзацами - пробел.
      За один комментарий студент получает максимум 3 зачетные единицы.
      Эти зачетные единицы складываются из двух составляющих: 1 зачетная единица за содержание и 2 зачетные единицы за грамотность.
           Требования к содержанию:
                1. Объем - не менее 50 слов. За невыполнение этого условия вычитается 0,5 з.е.
                2. Комментарий должен быть непосредственно связан с содержанием и смыслом текста, а не представлять собой рассуждение на общие темы.
           Требования к грамотности:
                за грамматические, пунктуационные, орфографические, стилистические и лексические ошибки оценка снижается по следующей схеме (при максимальной оценке за содержание):
      0 ошибок = 3 з.е.;
      1 ошибка = 2,5 з.е.;
      2 = 2;
      3 = 1,5;
      4 = 1 з.е. (при максимальной оценке за содержание).

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

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

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




    Архив ДЗ
    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 14.05.2026)

  • Bible Study:
    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 10-32 from the KJV of the Bible.
    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 commentary (from the words "At the same time, He comes to be baptized..." until the end of the section, footnote 9 excl.).

  • Temple and Worship:
    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (small print excl.).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    Orthodox Quote of the Week (338)

    When we have love, we will conduct ourselves accordingly. We will not want to say something bad about another person, but rather we will feel pain and sympathy for others, not wishing to offend them.

    Gerondissa Makrina (Vassopoulou)

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 12.05.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 37-43.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37, page 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "To the disciples who asked Him..." until the end of the section).

  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy. Bу ready for a test on words from D-10 - D-12 ( a prelate [prelit];the altar cross;Septuagesima ['sepʧuə'ʤesɪmə];a Votive Liturgy;penitential;Feria ['ferɪə], ['fɪə-] )

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1724 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "In the field of theology, nineteenth-century Russia..." until the end of the chapter.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 8 from the beginning until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 4-8).



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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    1 КУРС (к 14.05.2026)

  • Bible Study:
    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 10-32 from the KJV of the Bible.
    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 commentary (from the words "At the same time, He comes to be baptized..." until the end of the section, footnote 9 excl.).

  • Temple and Worship:
    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (small print excl.).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    2 КУРС (к 12.05.2026)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 42-49.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Therefore neither should we be ashamed..." until the end of the section).

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 8)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 12.05.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 20-24.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 116ff).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    Orthodox Quote of the Week (337)

    All my happiness and unhappiness are contained in the thoughts and inclinations of my heart. If the thoughts and inclinations of my heart are in accord with God’s truth or with the will of my God, then I am at rest, filled with divine light, joy, and blessedness; if not, I am uneasy, filled with spiritual, soul-corrupting darkness, heaviness, and despondency.

    Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 05.05.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 25-36.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Mark this..." until the words "...a fourth part of the seed was preserved").

  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy. Bу ready for a test on words from D-6 - D-9 (to intone;to sprinkle;the sprinkler;verse; graciously; to vouchsafe;Collect (the С. of the Mass [or of the Communion service] вступительная молитва, коллект; <> с. of the day коллeкт (для определённого дня) [short variable prayer ending in a doxology. The Collect of the Mass is a keynote prayer found in the Missal.]);to cleanse [klenz];salutation;a catechumen [ˌkætɪ'kjuːmen];Propers of the Day (проприй, служба (специальная, в определённый праздник или день) <> the p. for Christmas Рождественская служба);censing; a Nuptial Liturgy ['nʌpʃ(ə)l …];the thurible ['θjuərɪbl];A Liturgy of the Dead)

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1444 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Hitherto we have spoken chiefly..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "In the field of theology, nineteenth-century Russia..." until the end of the chapter.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.



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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    1 КУРС (к 07.05.2026)

  • Bible Study:
    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").

  • Temple and Worship:
    Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 19-21 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    2 КУРС (к 05.05.2026)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 33-41.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...Jesus saw Matthew the publican").

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (1) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the beginning until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "Thus there came into existence" until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 05.05.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 8-19.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 114).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the Churches..." until the end of the Introduction.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (336)

    Do not despond in the time of violent temptations, afflictions, or sicknesses, or at obstacles arising from the disturbance of the enemy; all this is the reproof and chastisement of the righteous Lord, Who trieth the hearts and reins, for your cleansing, arousing, and correction, for burning out the thorns of carnal passions. And therefore do not complain if you sometimes suffer greatly. Do not think of the suffering, but of the blessed consequences of this chastisement, and the health of the soul.

    Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 28.04.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 14-24.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He went forth..." until the words "...he is trodden by many").

  • Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy.

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1379 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "Hitherto we have spoken chiefly..." until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: The Same God (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 7-10).



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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    1 КУРС (к 30.04.2026)

  • Bible Study:
    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").

  • Temple and Worship:
    Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 19-21 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    2 КУРС (к 28.04.2026)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 22-32.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.

  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 137-138 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, section Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact from the beginning until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 6)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 28.04.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 8-19.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 114).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the Churches..." until the end of the Introduction.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part II, Qs 13-15).


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (335)

    Christ explains that the narrow and sorrowful path of life preached by Him has as its natural end eternal joy, while the broad and easy path, counter to the Gospel, culminates in eternal grief, eternal torment. These are not incentives, not external pedagogical methods to force a person to act in a certain way. They are the natural results of a chosen lifestyle, which He warns against and makes abundantly clear.

    Archbishop Averky (Taushev)

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 21.04.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...without thereby leaving it").

  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
    Have access to the text of English Liturgy.
    Be ready for a test on words from page 2-5 (D-2:глубокий поклон,распятие,коварный, лукавый,избавлять, спасать (от чего-л.),Пятая неделя Великого поста,Страстная суббота,лицо. D-3:братия (братие),тяжкий (о грехе, преступлении),вечная жизнь,низко кланяться.D-4:отпущение грехов,прощение, разрешение и оставление грехов,оживлять.D-5:чистота, заклинать, молить, просить, умолять, упрашивать,беззаконие).

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1274 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Paissy himself never returned to Russia..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: The Same God (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.



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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 23.04.2026)

  • Bible Study:
    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").

  • Temple and Worship:
    Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 19-21 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 21.04.2026)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 10-21.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "But how can I be brought to Jesus?..." until the end of the section).

  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 135-136 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The millet system performed..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 5)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 21.04.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 1-7.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 113).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the main stages..." until the end of the Introduction.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part II, Qs 13-15).


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (334)

    When the chanting is as beautiful as this, we are freed from all our cares and our interest for earthly things and we ascend into eternity with the Lord, His angels, and the saints, where our true Fatherland and our Kingdom is.

    Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 31.03.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
    Have access to the text of English Liturgy.
    Be ready for a test on words from page 1.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1059 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "The system of Church government..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 02.04.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 18-29 from the KJV of the Bible.
    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:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from pageы 19-20 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

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

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 31.03.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 1-9.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For the Lord does the same..." until the words "...my sins will be forgiven me").

  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 135-136 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 4; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the beginning until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "The millet system performed..." until the line.

  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 31.03.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 15-25.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
    Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English the section on The Church.
    Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 112).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "What is meant by "the Orthodox Church"?" until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part II).


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    Orthodox Quote of the Week (334)

    The fundamental task in life is to save one's soul for eternity. Keep this as the most essential task, the main concern of your life. Woe to those whose indifference and neglect bring their souls to eternal ruin.
    May the Lord bless you and help you.

    + Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (8 of 8)

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 24.03.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 29, verses 26-35.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 1-2: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
    Have access to the text of English Liturgy.
    Be ready for a test on words from page 1.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 962 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 6, first two sections; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "The system of Church government..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 26.03.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 8-17 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6 page 13-14, page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "The Lord Himself says that John's clothing..." until the end of the section).

  • Temple and Worship:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 18 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "It was only natural that the bishops..." until the end of the chapter.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the beginning until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 24.03.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 23, verses 10-20.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25, page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "By healing the body..." until the words "...had filled him with strength").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 134-135 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 from the words "Sergius of Radonezh (1314?-1392)..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 24.03.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 1-14.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the end of footnote 4).

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
    Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English Jesus Christ.Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian The Church.

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 112).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "What is meant by "the Orthodox Church"?" until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I, Qs 3-7).


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    Orthodox Quote of the Week (333)

    Fear vanity and pride; run from them. Pride caused the highest and most powerful angel to be cast down from heaven. Remember, 'thou art earth and to the earth shalt thou return...' Deeply humble yourself.

    Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (7 of 8)

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 17.03.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 29, verses 15-25.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 31-35: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
    Have access to the text of English Liturgy.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 792 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "There is much to admire..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: No Regrets (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 19.03.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 8-17 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6 page 13-14, page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "The Lord Himself says that John's clothing..." until the end of the section).

  • Temple and Worship:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 18 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "It was only natural that the bishops..." until the end of the chapter.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the beginning until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 17.03.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 23, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...could heal their sins as well").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 132-134 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 from the words "The suzerainty of the Mongol Tartars..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the words "Sergius of Radonezh (1314?-1392)..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 10-12).

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 17.03.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way of the Lord..." until the end of the section).

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
    Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English Jesus Christ.Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian The Church.

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (pp. 111-112).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "'A new and unknown world'" until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    Orthodox Quote of the Week (332)

    Be meek, pure and modest in your thoughts, words and deeds. Do not imitate the profligate. Do not take their example, and avoid close acquaintance with them. Have no unnecessary dealings with unbelievers - unbelief is infectious. Observe meekness and propriety always and everywhere; avoid becoming contaminated by the shameless habits of today's world.

    Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (6 of 8)

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 10.03.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 29, verses 1-14.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 28-30: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Altar or Holy Table).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 589 onwards) . Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the words "In 1652-1653 there began a fatal quarrel..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "There is much to admire..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Let's Create a Perfect World (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 8-12).


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 12.03.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 1-7 from the KJV of the Bible.
    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 "...and you say, he hath a demon").

  • Temple and Worship:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 17 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (Chrismation).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "There were many others in the first three centuries..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "It was only natural that the bishops..." until the end of the chapter.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 10.03.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 9-19.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 130-131 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 , section "The baptism of Russia..." from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the words "The suzerainty of the Mongol Tartars..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 10.03.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way of the Lord..." until the end of the section).

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
    Be ready for a written test on The Holy Trinity (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
    Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English Jesus Christ.Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian The Church.

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (pp. 111-112).

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "'A new and unknown world'" until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    Orthodox Quote of the Week (331)

    Love your neighbor as yourself, according to the Lord's commandment. Without love there is no Christianity. Remember, Christian love is self-sacrificing, and not egocentric. Do not miss an opportunity to show love and mercy.

    Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (5 of 8)

    Source

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    3 КУРС (к 03.03.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 28, verses 10-22.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 23-27: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "As we can see in the case of a household..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (Church Building).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 382 onwards) . Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "In 1652-1653 there began a fatal quarrel..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Let's Create a Perfect World (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 05.03.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 8, verses 13-22 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Likewise it might be said..." until the end of the section).

  • Temple and Worship:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 16-17 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (until Chrismation.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "People today..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "There were many others in the first three centuries..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    2 КУРС (к 03.03.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 1-8.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Many times the Lord healed..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 127-129 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 , section "The baptism of Russia..." from the beginning" until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 1)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 03.03.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)

  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 9-19. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.

    [For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]

  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...to proclaim the coming of the Christ").

  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
    Be ready for a written test on The Holy Trinity (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
    Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian Jesus Christ.

  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (330)

    The gift of words is one of God's greatest gifts. It ennobles man, lifting him above all other creatures. But how this gift is now misused by a corrupt humanity! Safeguard this gift and learn to use it as befits a Christian. Do not judge, do not speak idly. Avoid like fire bad language and seductive conversation. Do not forget the words of our Lord and Saviour: "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned" (Mt. 12:37). Do not indulge in lying. HolyScripture sternly forewarns: "The Lord shall destroy all them which speak a lie" (Ps. 5:4).

    Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (4 of 8)

    Source

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    3 КУРС (к 17.02.2026)

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 28, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 23-27: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...for a demon to cast out demons?").
  • Temple and Worship: Watch a video about Western Rite Orthodoxy (YouTube, 21:02). (More information here.) Be ready to explain what Western Rite Orthodoxy is, reasons for its existence, and your attitude towards it.
    Have access to Western Rite Glossary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "One of the most interesting participants..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Constructive Arguing (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 19.02.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 8, verses 1-12 from the KJV of the Bible.
    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:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 14 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "The Empire through which..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "People today..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 17.02.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 22-34.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...that he would be healed").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 124-127 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia..." from the beginning" until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (8) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 17.02.2026)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 1-8. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only (including the summary of the chapter).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian the section on the Holy Trinity.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction (with "About the Author" section).
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 12.02.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 7, verses 11-24 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way of the Lord..." until the end of the section).

  • Temple and Worship:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 12-13 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "The Empire through which..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ

    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 10.02.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 14-21.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Still one must be grateful..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 124-126 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

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

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (7) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 05.02.2026)

  • Bible Study:

    Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 7, verses 1-10 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...to proclaim the coming of Christ").

  • Temple and Worship:

    Be ready for a written test on the words from page 11 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.

  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "The Empire through which..." until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 05.02.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...teaching us not to boast").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 122-124 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries of Gregory Palamas..." until the end of the chapter.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (6) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 29.01.2026)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 6, verses 17-22 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only (including the summary of the chapter).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 9-10 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read, translate and discuss Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 29.01.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 27-38.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 40-42: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 121-122 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries of Gregory Palamas..." until the end of the chapter.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (5) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 22.01.2026)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 6, verses 8-16 from the KJV of the Bible.
    Read the article CAPITALIZATION OF PRONOUNS RELATING TO DEITY from a series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 9 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read, translate and discuss Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


  • Your TEXT BANK
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 22.01.2026)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 14-26.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For indeed He Himself did not need...").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 118-120 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "When Orthodox writers use the term..." until the line.
  • Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (4) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.


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