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ПОДГОТОВКА К ЭКЗАМЕНУ
ГРУППА 453 (к 20.06.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Be ready to comment on one of the "Orthodox Quotes of the Week" (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 1-30:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian passages from the text of the commentary.
    2. Be ready to translate (in writing) Titles of the Books of the Old Testament, Deuterocanonical books and Terms and names (1-5), and be ready to pronounce them orally.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    1. Give Biblical arguments why Sola Scriptura is wrong.
    Give historical arguments why Sola Scriptura is wrong.
    Give arguments from logic and common sense why Sola Scriptura is wrong.
    2. Explain what Theosis means and be ready to comment on the biblical quotes in support of it.
  • Church History:
    In a passage from The Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) be ready to comment upon the words/collocations in bold and to answer questions. The passage will be offered from Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 (only the first section, The Assault upon Heaven).
  • Those who contributed to the TEXT BANK will be given extra credit.
    		• ГРУППА 553 (Госэкзамен 10.06.14)

  • Retell a passage from The Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) and be ready to comment upon the words/collocations in bold and to answer questions. The passage will be offered from Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 (only section Moscow the third Rome).

  • Speak on the Ancient Faith Radio podcast you particularly (dis)liked.

  • Those who contributed to the TEXT BANK will be given extra credit.



    • ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 26.05.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn New Testament titles (6-10) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 23-24 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English names of Heresies (1-5) and give their short definitions.
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (6-10). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    Ephesus and Chalcedon... until the end of the section (the words "...in the end it succumbed").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2,
    The Holy Icons from the beginning until the words "...as the protector of Orthodoxy".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2 ("The First Six Councils").
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (7)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 26.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (3) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:23-28 (pages 28-29, pages 30-31):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Some have asked how it is..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English names of Heresies (1-5) and give their short definitions.
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (6-10). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the end of the section (the words "...and unworthy of this vocation").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 5 The Church under Islam:
    from the beginning until the words "...the death of Archbishop Makarios III (1977)".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (.mp3) (also here) (Part II)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 28.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 27-30 (pages 68-69):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "After asking the disciples..." until the end of the section).
    2. Learn Terms and names, 1-5 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read and be ready to retell Jesus Christ.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware), The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section The Synodical Period from the the words "In the field of theology..." until the end of the chapter (the words "Persecution had already begun".
    Read: Chapter 8: "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists " from the words "Nor is this teaching of atheism at school..." until the end of the section ("...so many remained faithful".
    Make sure you know the meaning of the highlighted words and phrases, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme The Orthodox Liturgical Year on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 4.

    • Your TEXT BANK

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 19.05.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn New Testament titles (1-5) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 21-22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Church.
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (1-5). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words Alexandria's second major success.. until the words "...indivisibly, inseparably')."

    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words Ephesus and Chalcedon... until the end of the section (the words "...in the end it succumbed").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (6)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 19.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:23-28 (pages 28-29):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...and six on the left").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Church.
    Be ready to translate (orally) from English into Russian names and explanations of Heresies (1-5). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: "The Russian Church under the Mongols" from the beginning until the words "...but was ahead of it").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the end of the section (the words "...and unworthy of this vocation").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 4 ("The Conversion of the Slavs").
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (.mp3) (also here) (Part II)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 21.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 27-30 (pages 68-69):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...received the power to work miracles").
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible, deuterocanonical books, 6-10 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read and be ready to retell from "Grace and free will" until the end oа the section (the words "God came to man").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware), The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section The Synodical Period from the the words "In the field of theology..." until the end of the chapter (the words "Persecution had already begun".
    Read: Chapter 8: "Orthodoxy and the Militant Atheists " from the beginning until the words "...in any normal sense of the word".
    Make sure you know the meaning of the highlighted words and phrases, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme The Orthodox Liturgical Year on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 3.

    • Your TEXT BANK

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    The message of this universal temptation that attacks men today - quite openly in its secular forms, but usually more hidden in its religious forms - is: Live for the present, enjoy yourself, relax, be comfortable.

    Fr. Seraphim Rose



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 12.05.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Important terms and names in the Bible (6-10) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 19-20 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": Jesus Christ.
    Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Church.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words Alexandria's second major success.. until the words "...indivisibly, inseparably')."
    Make sure you are able to reproduce the central message of the Christian faith (highlighted in the text).
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words But Chalcedon... until the words "...he is the first among equals."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (5)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 12.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (1) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:23-28 (pages 28-29):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": Jesus Christ.
    Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Church.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the end of the section (the words "...a royal way").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "The Russian Church under the Mongols" until the words "...but was ahead of it").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on section 3 of chapter 3 ("The Hesychast Controversy").
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (.mp3) (also here)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 14.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 22-26 (pages 66-67, pages 68-69):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "The blind man himself did not have perfect faith..." until the end of the section).
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible, deuterocanonical books, 1-5 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read and be ready to retell "Man: His Creation..." from the beginning until the words "The best icon of God is man".
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware), The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section The Synodical Period from the the words "Paissy himself never returned..." until the words "...by the light of the age to come".
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Synodical Period" from the words "In the field of theology..." until the end of the chapter (the words "Persecution had already begun".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme The Orthodox Liturgical Year on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 2.

    • Your TEXT BANK

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    ...know who you really are in truth, and not whatyou imagine you are. With this knowledge youbecome the wisest man.

    Elder Joseph the Hesychast



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 05.05.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Important terms and names in the Bible (1-5) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 18 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity.
    Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": Jesus Christ.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words The Council of Nicea... until the words "...whose works are most widely read."
    Make sure you are able to reproduce the central message of the Christian faith (highlighted in the text).
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words Alexandria's second major success.. until the words "...indivisibly, inseparably')."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 1.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (4)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 05.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 135-139.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:21-22 (pages 28-29):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    Be ready to translate (in writing) from Russian into English "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity.
    Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": Jesus Christ.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "Byzantium conferred two gifts..." until the words "...the place of suffering in the Christian life".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the end of the section (the words "...a royal way").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: The Same God (.mp3)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 07.05.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 22-26 (pages 66-67, pages 68-69):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...coming as it does from the mouth").
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (36-39) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read and be ready to retell God in Trinity from the words "An eternal procession..." until the end of the section (the words "...not to Latin theology as a whole").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware), The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section The Synodical Period from the the words "Paissy himself never returned..." until the words "...by the light of the age to come".
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Synodical Period" from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the words "...was one of their chief 'Apostles'".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme The Orthodox Liturgical Year on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 1.

    • Your TEXT BANK

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    In short, let every action be a cause of your remembering and praising God, and lo! you will be praying without ceasing and therein your soul will always rejoice.

    St. Peter of Damascus



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 28.04.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible, deuterocanonical books, 6-10 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 16-17 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words The discussions at the Councils... until the words "...one in essence with the Father."
    Make sure you are able to reproduce the central message of the Christian faith (highlighted in the text).
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words The Council of Nicea... until the words "...whose works are most widely read."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (3)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 28.04.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 134-135 (collocations to know: the servant/handmaiden of God; the Fountain of immortality; to give Communion; the Royal Doors; to partake of the holy and life-creating Mysteries; sanctification).
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:18-20 (pages 28-29):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He calls Himself the Bridegroom..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the words "...is predominantly Latin".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "Byzantium conferred two gifts..." until the words "...the place of suffering in the Christian life".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on section 2 of chapter 3 ("From Estrangement to Schism").
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (.mp3) - Part II (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode (see Part II)

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 30.04.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 22-26 (pages 66-67):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel.
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (31-35) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read and be ready to retell God in Trinity from the words "Those brought up in other..." until the words "...that the Spirit proceeds from the Son."
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware), The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section The Synodical Period from the the words "The system of Church government..." until the words "...social aspect of the monastic life".
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Synodical Period" from the words "Paissy himself never returned..." until the words "...by the light of the age to come".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme Worship in Life on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 5.

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Only the benumbed soul doesn't pray. Preserve in yourselves the feeling of need, and you will always have stimulation for prayer.

    St. Theophan the Recluse



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 28.04.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible, deuterocanonical books, 6-10 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 16-17 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words The discussions at the Councils... until the words "...one in essence with the Father."
    Make sure you are able to reproduce the central message of the Christian faith (highlighted in the text).
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words The Council of Nicea... until the words "...whose works are most widely read."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (3)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 28.04.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 134-135 (collocations to know: the servant/handmaiden of God; the Fountain of immortality; to give Communion; the Royal Doors; to partake of the holy and life-creating Mysteries; sanctification).
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:18-20 (pages 28-29):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He calls Himself the Bridegroom..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the words "...is predominantly Latin".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "Byzantium conferred two gifts..." until the words "...the place of suffering in the Christian life".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on section 2 of chapter 3 ("From Estrangement to Schism").
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (.mp3) - Part II (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode (see Part II)

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 09.04.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 13-21 (pages 66-67):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (26-30) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read and be ready to retell God in Trinity from the beginning until the words "...became one of His creatures."
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware), The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Synodical Period" from the beginning until the words "...the constitution of the Holy Synod".
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Synodical Period" from the words "The system of Church government..." until the words "...social aspect of the monastic life".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme Worship in Life on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 4.

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Every physical and spiritual task which does not involve pain and toil and trouble never bears fruit for the person who engages in it, for the Kingdom of Heaven is taken by violence and the violent lay hold of it...

    St. Ignatius Brianchaninov



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 31.03.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible, deuterocanonical books, 1-5 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 14-15 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the beginning until the words "...that was all."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words The discussions at the Councils... until the words "...one in essence with the Father."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (2)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 31.03.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 132-134.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:18-20 (pages 26-27, pages 28-29):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and of the commentary (until the words "...they will fast and struggle").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the beginning until the words "...the principle churches in the city".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the words "...is predominantly Latin".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (.mp3) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 02.04.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 13-21 (pages 66-67):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel.
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (21-25) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Download a text on Theosis in the Bible and be ready to comment on quotations 25-28.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Schism of the Old Believers" from the words There is much to admire..." until the end of the section (the words "...striven to aggrandize").
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Synodical Period" from the beginning until the words "...the constitution of the Holy Synod").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme Worship in Life on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 3.

    • Your TEXT BANK

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Blessed is he who strives to please the Lord as others try to please men.

    St. John Climacus



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 24.03.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (36-39) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 11-13 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 1:
    from the words "It was only natural that..." until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the beginning until the words "...that was all."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (1)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 24.03.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 130-132.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:13-17, pages 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).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "Among the contemporaries..." until the end of the chapter.Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on section 1 of chapter 3 ("The Estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 4 The Conversion of the Slavs:
    from the beginning until the words "...the principle churches in the city".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Buddhism and Orthodox Christianity (.mp3) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 26.03.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 10-12 (pages 66-67):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (16-20) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Download a text on Theosis in the Bible and be ready to comment on quotations 19-24.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Schism of the Old Believers" from the words In 1653-3 there began a fatal quarrel..." until the words "...who have no priests".
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Schism of the Old Believers" from the words There is much to admire..." until the end of the section (the words "...striven to aggrandize").
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme Worship in Life on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 3.

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Thus, while you are neglecting yourself and hardly taking stock of yourself, the evil spirits enter into you and destroy and lay barren your mind, dissipating your thoughts on things of this world.

    St. Macarius of Egypt



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 17.03.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (31-35) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 9-10 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 1:
    from the words "People today tend..." until the words "...to undergo martyrdom of blood".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 1:
    from the words "It was only natural that..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    A follow-up question to our previous podcast:
    What has been your experience with different traditions of Church music / art / architecture co-existing in the Church today (“Znamenny”/Byzantine chant vs. polyphonic singing; ancient Russian/Byzantine style icons and frescoes vs. realistic icon-painting; churches built in traditional style vs. elements of modern architecture and design in churches)? What traditions are followed in the parish you attend? Do you find anything particularly impressive / agreeable / disagreeable? If you can, bring illustrations.

    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the State of the Orthodox Church (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 17.03.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 130-132.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:13-17, pages 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").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "Gregory began by..." until the words "...and the seventh Ecumenical Council."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "Among the contemporaries..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: No Regrets (.mp3) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 19.03.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 10-12 (pages 64-65, pages 66-67):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (11-15) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Download a text on Theosis in the Bible and be ready to comment on quotations 13-18.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the words "...to consist largely in bell-ringing".
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Schism of the Old Believers" from the words In 1653-3 there began a fatal quarrel..." until the words "...who have no priests".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme Worship in Life on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 2 (07:29-16:18)

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Men of the world love the world because they have not yet discovered its bitterness. They are still blind in soul and do not see what is hiding behind this fleeting joy.

    Elder Joseph the Hesychast



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 10.03.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (26-30) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 8 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Be ready for a "fill-in-the-blanks" test on the About the Author and Introduction: revise words and phrases in bold.
    Oral summary: Chapter 1:
    from the beginning until the words "...'the medicine of immortality'".
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 1:
    from the words "People today tend..." until the words "...to undergo martyrdom of blood".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Music and Hymnology in the Church (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 10.03.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 126-129.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:13-17, pages 26-27:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the words "...accept the theology of Palamas."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "Gregory began by..." until the words "...and the seventh Ecumenical Council."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Let's Create a Perfect World (.mp3) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 12.03.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies:
    1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 1-9 (page 64-65):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He takes seven loaves..." until the end of the section.
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (6-10) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Download a text on Theosis in the Bible and be ready to comment on quotations 7-12.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg" from the words "One of the most interesting..." until the end of the section.
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg", section "The Schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the words "...to consist largely in bell-ringing".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the programme Worship in Life on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 1 (00:00-07:29)

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Strive to become for the whole community a good example of every virtue: of humility, gentleness, active compassion, obedience even in the least of things, freedom from anger, detachment, unpossessiveness and compunction, guilelessness and uninquisitiveness, of simplicity and estrangement from the world.

    St. Simeon the New Theologian



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 24.02.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (21-25) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from pages 6-7 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them (finish reading page 7 we started reading in class and know the English words for: Престол, Жертвенник, амвон, прислужник (алтарник), посвящать, произносить ектении).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Introduction from the words "The Orthodox Church is thus..." until the end of the Introduction.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 1:
    from the beginning until the words "...'the medicine of immortality'".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (Part II) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode (Part II)

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 24.02.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Be ready for a test on words and collocations from pages 123-126.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:6-12, pages 26-27:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only (from the words "But how can I be brought to Jesus?" until the end of the section.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "Negative theology..." until the words "...conferred by the grace of God."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the words "...accept the theology of Palamas."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Charity (.mp3) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 26.02.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies: 1.Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 1-9 (page 64-65):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...who have been illumined by baptism").
    2. Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (1-5) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Download a text on Theosis in the Bible and be ready to comment on first six quotations.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg" from the words "The question of heretics..." until the words "...to trouble in the next century."
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg" from the words "One of the most interesting..." until the end of the section.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the continuation of Faith and Pop Culture on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 4

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Those who pursue the carnal mode of life and in whom the will of the flesh is imperious - who are, quite simply, carnal - are not able to conform to God's will (cf. Rom. 8:8). Their judgement is eclipsed and they are totally impervious to the rays of divine light: the engulfing clouds of the passions are like high walls that shut out the resplendence of the Spirit and leave them without illumination.

    Nikitas Stithatos



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 17.02.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (16-20) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from pages 4-5 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Introduction from the words "What is meant by the Orthodox Church?" until the words "...the majority of other Orthodox Churches."
    Read and be ready to translate Introduction:
    from the words "The Orthodox Church is thus..." until the end of the Introduction.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (Part I)
    Questions on this episode (Part I)

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    		ГРУППА 353 (к 17.02.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Read pages 121-123 (until the Cherubic Hymn) and be ready for a test on its words and collocations (оглашенные, Святая Соборная и Апостольская Церковь, пречестное и великолепое Имя, свышний мир, благоговение, держава).
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:6-12, pages 24-25, pages 26-27:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only (from the words "For the Lord does the same with our spiritual sickness......" until the words "...my sins will be forgiven me").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the beginning until the words "...the darkness of incomprehensibility."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the words "Negative theology..." until the words "...conferred by the grace of God."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Constructive Arguing (.mp3) (скачать/слушать также здесь)
    Questions on this episode

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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 19.02.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 8: 1-9 (page 64-65):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Download a text on Sola Scriptura:
    read it and group its arguments into three categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg" from the beginning until the words "...tolerance and respect for human freedom."
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg" from the words "The question of heretics..." until the words "...to trouble in the next century."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the continuation of Faith and Pop Culture on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on part 3

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    For a man to attempt to teach his neighbor, when he hath not been required [so to do], is the same as offering him a rebuke.

    from: "Paradise of the Holy Fathers Vol.2"



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 10.02.14)

  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (11-15) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from page 3 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Introduction (from the beginning until the words "...at least a beginning has been made".
    Read and be ready to translate Introduction:
    from the words "What is meant by the Orthodox Church?" until the words "...the majority of other Orthodox Churches."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (Part II)
    Questions on this episode (Part II)

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 10.02.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Revise new words and collocations from pages 120-121 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:6-12, pages 24-25, pages 26-27:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only (from the words "Perhaps they were thinking thoughts..." until the words "...but he had filled him with strength").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the words "But even after 1054..." until the end of the section (the words "...has proved a great tragedy").
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "Two Attempts at Reunion: The Hesychast Controversy" from the beginning until the words "...the darkness of incomprehensibility."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Forgiveness (.mp3)
    Questions on this episode

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    If there is any rest for us in this world, then it consists only in purity of the conscience and patience. This is a harbor for us who sail upon the sea of life...

    St. Tikhon of Zadonsk



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 03.02.14)

  • Church Etiquette: Learn Names of the local Orthodox Churches and titles of their heads and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (6-10) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from pages 1-2 of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Read the Introduction (from the beginning until the words "...at least a beginning has been made".
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (Part I)
    Questions on this episode (Part I)

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    		ГРУППА 353 (к 03.02.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Revise new words and collocations from pages 118-119 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:6-12, pages 24-25:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only (until the words "...because this healing was invisible").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the words "...left matters worse than before."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the words "But even after 1054..." until the end of the section (the words "...has proved a great tragedy."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Old Age (.mp3)
    Questions on this episode

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    "Beloved brother, the peace that makes you think your way is right is simply insensitivity and unawareness of your sinfulness due to your negligent life."

    St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov)



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 27.01.14)

  • Church Etiquette: Learn Titles of the Clergy and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Learn Titles of the Books of the Bible (the Pentateuch) and be ready for a test on them.
  • Temple and Worship: Learn the words from the table of contents of the book Orthodox Mysteries and be ready for a test on them.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware). The Orthodox Church
    Learn the words from "About the Author" section of the Introduction and be ready for a test on them.
  • Listening
    Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other
    Questions on this episode

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    		ГРУППА 353 (к 27.01.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Revise new words and collocations from pages 116-117 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:6-12, pages 24-25:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the words "...the verdict on Saint Photius."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the words "...left matters worse than before."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Men and Women (.mp3) - Part III
    Questions on this episode (Part III)

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    I saw that there was no tragedy in God. Tragedy is to be found solely in the fortunes of the man whose gaze has not gone beyond the confines of this earth.

    Archimandrite Sophrony (Sakharov)



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к 20.01.14)

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

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    		ГРУППА 353 (к 20.01.14)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Revise new words and collocations from pages 114-116 and be ready for a test on them.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:1-5, pages 24-25:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "Thereupon the Lord healed him..." until the end of the section).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the beginning until the words "...was now neutral no longer."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the words "...the verdict on Saint Photius."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Men and Women (.mp3) - Part II
    Questions on this episode (Part II)

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    К ЗАЧЕТУ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 23.12.13)

    В зачет будут включены следующие аспекты:
  • Orthodox Mysteries: Перевод слов и выражений из всех разделов книги с русского на английский (письменно). 0,25 балла за каждое правильно написанное слово/словосочетание. Максимум - 10 баллов
  • Bible Studies: перевод отрывков толкований с английского на русский (Евангелие от Марка 1:12 - 2:5) (устно, без подготовки) 10 баллов
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    пересказ отрывка, перевод и/или комментирование слов и выражений, выделенных в тексте (устно, с подготовкой).
    Отрывок будет взят из части книги, которая начинается с главы 2, со слов "But Chalcedon was more than a defeat..." до главы 3, до конца первого раздела (до слов "...and the Crusades."). Будет выдан текст отрывка и дано время на подготовку. 10 баллов
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    One of the Fathers said, "The eyes of pigs have a natural conformation which makes them turn toward the ground and they can never look up to heaven, so is the soul of one who lets himself be carried away by pleasure. Once the soul is allowed to slip into the slough of enjoyment, she can no longer get out again."

    from: Wisdom of the Desert Fathers



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 16.12.13)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: Revise new words and collocations from pages 114-116 and be ready for a tesy on them.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 2:1-5, pages 24-25:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...they lowered the paralytic").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "It was not until after 850..." until the end of the section (words "...and the Crusades.")
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    the section "From Estrangement to Schism" from the beginning until the words "...was now neutral no longer."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Acts of charity, almsgiving and all the external good works do not suppress the arrogance of the heart; but noetic meditation, the labor of repentance, contrition and humility — these humble the proud mind.

    Elder Joseph the Hesychast



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 09.12.13)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: --
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:43-45, pages 22-23:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "We have already had the occasion..." until the words "...between Germany and Byzantium."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "It was not until after 850..." until the end of the section (words "...and the Crusades.")
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Frederica Here and Now: Christian colleges (.mp3)
    Questions on this episode

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    		ГРУППА 453 (к зачету 10.12.2013.)

    В зачет будут включены следующие аспекты:
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 6:45 - 7:37: перевод отрывков толкований с английского на русский (устно).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    1. Перевод догматических формул Православия с русского на английский (письменно).
    2. Определение и комментарий (устно) к следующим еретическим учениям: Donatism, Chiliasm, Nestorianism, Monophysitism, Apokatastasis, Ethnophyletism. Комментарий должен касаться существа еретического учения, современных его вариаций и носителей и сути православного ответа на это еретическое учение.
    3. Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism:
    а) Анализ подборки дат из истории взаимоотношений церквей Востока и Запада. Какую проблему в истории Римско-католической церкви они иллюстрируют? Каков православный ответ на эту проблему? (устно);
    б) Комментарий к препятствиям к евхаристическому общению между Православной и Римско-католической церквами (суть католического заблуждения, православный ответ) (устно).

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    Beguiling and deceptive is the life of the world, fruitless its labor, perilous its delight, poor its riches, delusive its honors, inconstant, insignificant; and woe to those who hope in its seeming goods: because of this many die without repentance.

    Elder Nazarius.



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 02.12.13)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: be ready for a test on words from pages 111-114.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:40-42, pages 22-23:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "This initial divergence..." until the words "...date back considerably earlier."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "We have already had the occasion..." until the words "...between Germany and Byzantium."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к зачету)

    В зачет будут включены следующие аспекты:
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 6:45 - 7:37: перевод фраз с английского на русский (письменно).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    1. Перевод догматических формул Православия с русского на английский (письменно).
    2. Определение (письменно) и комментарий (устно) к следующим еретическим учениям: Gnosticism, Donatism, Arianism, Chiliasm, Pelagianism, Nestorianism, Monophysitism, Apokatastasis, Iconoclasm, Filioquism, Barlaamism, Ethnophyletism. Комментарий может касаться как существа еретического учения, так и современных его вариаций и носителей.
    3. Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism:
    а) Комментарий к важнейшим датам в истории взаимоотношений церквей Востока и Запада (устно);
    б) Комментарий к важнейшим препятствиям к евхаристическому общению между Православной и Римско-католической церквами (устно).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    пересказ отрывка из книги (устно), перевод и/или комментирование слов и выражений, выделенных в тексте (со слов "Cyril died at Rome..." (Chapter 4, "Cyril and Methodius") - до слов "...tolerance and respect for human freedom" (Chapter 6, "Moscow and St Petersbourg")).

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 25.11.13)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: be ready for a test on words from pages 111-112.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:35-39, pages 20-21:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "Cut off from Byzantium" until the words "...the monarchy of the Pope."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "This initial divergence..." until the words "...date back considerably earlier."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2, section "Saints, Monks, and Emperors".
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 27.11.13)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 31-37 (page 62-63):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism:
    read through The Grounds of Union (page 2) and be ready to comment on its points.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the words "One of the representatives... until the end of the chapter.
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg" from the beginning until the words "...tolerance and respect for human freedom."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the continuation of Faith and Pop Culture on YouTube
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week

    No wonder, then, that it is so hard to be Christian — it is not hard it is impossible. No one can knowingly accept a way of life which, the more truly it is lived, leads more surely to one's own destruction. And that is why we constantly rebel, try to make life easier, try to be half-Christian, try to make the best of both worlds. We must ultimately choose — our felicity lies in one world or the other, not in both.

    Fr. Seraphim Rose.



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 25.11.13)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: be ready for a test on words from pages 111-112.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:35-39, pages 20-21:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "Cut off from Byzantium" until the words "...the monarchy of the Pope."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "This initial divergence..." until the words "...date back considerably earlier."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2, section "Saints, Monks, and Emperors".
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 20.11.13)

  • Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (on the left) and be ready to comment on it (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life? )
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 31-37 (page 62-63):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism:
    read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations and be ready to comment on dates/events marked in yellow that are crucial and difinitive in East-West ecclesial relations.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the words "One of the representatives... until the end of the chapter.
    Read: Chapter 6: "Moscow and St Petersbourg" from the beginning until the words "...the ends of Russian secular imperialism."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 11.11.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: be ready for a test on words from pages 109-111.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:32-34, pages 20-21:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the beginning until the words "...became far more difficult."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "Cut off from Byzantium" until the words "...the monarchy of the Pope."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 13.11.13)

  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 24-30 (page 60-61, page 62-63):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "But when the woman answered wisely..." until the end of the section.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism:
    read through Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations and be ready to comment on its content, in particular, what dates/events you think are crucial and difinitive in East-West ecclesial relations.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the words "One of the representatives... until the words "...they have not normally done so."
    Read: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the end of the chapter."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Watch the beginning of Faith and Pop Culture on YouTube
    and be ready to answer Questions on this episode

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 11.11.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: be ready for a test on words from pages 109-111.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:32-34, pages 20-21:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the beginning until the words "...became far more difficult."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the words "Cut off from Byzantium" until the words "...the monarchy of the Pope."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 9)
    Questions on this episode

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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 06.11.13)

  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 24-30 (page 60-61):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...things allotted for the Jews").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy:
    read through Appendix II: Heresy Quick Reference and be ready to comment on its content, in particular, think in what forms / manifestations each heresy might be still present today.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the words "Thus there came into existence... until the words "To him we must shortly return."
    Read: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the words "One of the representatives... until the words "...they have not normally done so."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening:

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 28.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: read the Introduction and be ready for a test on some words from it and the Table of Contents.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:29-31, page 20:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words At the heart... until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the beginning until the words "...became far more difficult."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 30.10.13)

  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 24-30 (page 60-61):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy:
    read through Appendix II: Heresy Quick Reference and be ready to comment on its content, in particular, think in what forms / manifestations each heresy might be still present today.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the beginning until the words "...excommunicating and anathematizing each other."
    Read: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the words "Thus there came into existence... until the words "To him we must shortly return."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 10)
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 28.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Древнеправославный молитвенник: read the Introduction and be ready for a test on some words from it and the Table of Contents.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:29-31, page 20:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words At the heart... until the end of the chapter.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 3 The Great Schism:
    from the beginning until the words "...became far more difficult."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 23.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 14-23 (page 60):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": 3. The Church).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: from the words The Turkish occupation... until the end of the section.
    Read: Chapter 5: Reformation and Counter-Reformation from the beginning until the words "...excommunicating and anathematizing each other."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 9)
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 16.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: download and bring to class Древнеправославный молитвенник.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:23-28, page 19, page 20:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words Monasticism played... until the words "...from which formerly he fled."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words At the heart... until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Be ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2, section 2 (beginning from the words When speaking...) and section 3 The Holy Icons (in full).
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 16.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (7) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 14-23 (page 59, page 60):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": Jesus Christ).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: from the words The millet system... until the words "...the palmy days of Ottoman suzerainty."
    Read: Chapter 5: from the words The Turkish occupation... until the end of the section.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 07.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Orthodox Mysteries - learn words from pages 29-30.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:23-28, page 19:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Saints, Monks, and Emperors from the beginning until the words "...was charitable work."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words Monasticism played... until the words "...from which formerly he fled."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 09.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (6) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 6-13 (page 59):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Orthodoxy and Heresy
    (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 5: The Church under Islam from the beginning until the words "the death of Archbishop Makarios III (1977)."
    Read: Chapter 5: from the words The millet system... until the words "...the palmy days of Ottoman suzerainty."

    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use IN CAPITALS ONLY. Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 30.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Orthodox Mysteries - learn words from pages 26-28.
  • The Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:21-22, page 19:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: The Holy Icons from the words "God took a material body..." until the end of the section.
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    Saints, Monks, and Emperors from the beginning until the words "...was charitable work."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 02.10.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (5) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 6-13 (pages 58-59):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: section "The Russian Church Under the Mongols": from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the end of the section.
    Read: Chapter 5: The Church under Islam from the beginning until the words "the death of Archbishop Makarios III (1977)."

    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 23.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Orthodox Mysteries - learn words from pages 26.
  • The Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:16-20, page 18:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from words "They immediately put down..." until the end of the section).
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: The Holy Icons from the from the words "One of the distinctive features..." until the words "...the Incarnation and the salvation of man." "
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    The Holy Icons from the words "God took a material body..." until the end of the section.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
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    		ГРУППА 453 (к 25.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (4) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Gospel of St. Mark, 7: 1-5 (pages 58-59):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and of the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: section "The Russian Church Under the Mongols": from the beginning until the words "...but was ahead of it."
    Read: Chapter 4: The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church Under the Mongols": from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the words the end of the section.

    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 5)
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    • Your TEXT BANK

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 16.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Orthodox Mysteries - learn words from pages 25.
  • The Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:16-20, page 18:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and commentary (until the words "...to become Christ's first disciples.").
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: The Holy Icons from the beginning until the words "...as the protector of Orthodoxy."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    The Holy Icons from the words "One of the distinctive features..." until the words "...the Incarnation and the salvation of man."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 18.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (3) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Gospel of St. Mark, 6: 53-56 ( pages 56-57):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4: The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius": from the words In Kievan Russia..." until the end of the section.
    Read: Chapter 4: The Conversion of the Slavs, section "The Russian Church Under the Mongols": from the beginning until the words "...but was ahead of it."

    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 353 (к 09.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Orthodox Mysteries - learn words from pages 23-24.
  • The Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:14-15: page 17; page 18:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words "Ephesus and Chalcedon were a rock of Orthodoxy..." until the end of the section ("...in the end it succumbed.")
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    The Holy Icons from the beginning until the words "...as the protector of Orthodoxy."
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 11.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Gospel of St. Mark, 6: 45-52 ( pages 56-57):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary only.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4: The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius": from the words Byzantium conferred..." into the section The Baptizm of Russia, until the words "...the place of suffering in the Christian life."
    Read: Chapter 4: The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius": from the words In Kievan Russia..." until the end of the section.

    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    ГРУППА 253 (к первому занятию осеннего семестра 2013 г.)

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 353 (к 02.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Orthodox Mysteries - learn words from pages 23-24.
  • The Bible Studies: Gospel of St. Mark, 1:12-13: page 16-17:
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and commentary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 2:
    from the words "But Chalcedon was more than a defeat..." until the words "...he is the firsrt among equals."
    Read and be ready to translate Chapter 2:
    from the words "Ephesus and Chalcedon were a rock of Orthodoxy..." until the end of the section ("...in the end it succumbed.")
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening
    Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 1)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK
    		ГРУППА 453 (к 04.09.13)

  • Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (1) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Gospel of St. Mark, 6: 45-52 ( pages 56-57):
    be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Oral summary: Chapter 4: The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius": from the words Cyril died at Rome..." until the words "...is predominantly Latin."
    Read: Chapter 4: The Conversion of the Slavs, section "Cyril and Methodius": from the words Byzantium conferred..." into the section The Baptizm of Russia, until the words "...the place of suffering in the Christian life."

    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Write two original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your reading material (above) and e-mail them to me. Highlight the words and collocations you use (you can use bold type, italics, underline, etc). Your contributions will be deposited in the Text Bank.
  • Listening: Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Questions on this episode

    • Your TEXT BANK

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ












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