Bible Study: Read and translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 2:6-28 (until the words "...six on the right and six on the left"). (Oral task, 10 points).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready to translate from Russian into English Orthodox dogmatic formulae. (Written task, 10 points)
Listening Choose an idea or an issue from one of the podcasts we have listened to and speak on it. You may send in a pre-recorded video presentation of your talk. REQUIRED LENGTH: minimum 2 minutes of uninterrupted speech.Guideline questions: Why have you chosen this podcast to speak on? What point/idea has struck you as most interesting/surprising/amusing? Is it something new to you? Does anything in your experience relate to it? Can you add anything to what has been said in the podcast on this issue (some additional information, different approaches to the issue)? Is there anything you do not agree with? Can information from the podcast have any practical application in your life? (Oral task, 10 points).
GRADING: in both oral tasks for every lexical (pronunciation, meaning), grammatical and a bad phonetic mistake 0,5 POINTS is reduced.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 6, verses 1-7. Be ready for a test on items 12-27 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.) Read the article THOSE DREADFUL WORDS IN ITALICS from the series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it.
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from pages 11-17.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 1, from the beginning until the gap. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "Suddenly there came... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Read and translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-34. (Oral task, 10 points).
Temple and Worship: Translate from Russian into English words from pages i-127 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book according to this list. (Written task, 10 points)
Listening Choose an idea or an issue from one of the podcasts we have listened to and speak on it. You may send in a pre-recorded video presentation of your talk. REQUIRED LENGTH: minimum 2 minutes of uninterrupted speech.Guideline questions: Why have you chosen this podcast to speak on? What point/idea has struck you as most interesting/surprising/amusing? Is it something new to you? Does anything in your experience relate to it? Can you add anything to what has been said in the podcast on this issue (some additional information, different approaches to the issue)? Is there anything you do not agree with? Can information from the podcast have any practical application in your life? (Oral task, 10 points).
GRADING: in both oral tasks for every lexical (pronunciation, meaning), grammatical and a bad phonetic mistake 0,5 POINTS is reduced.
Bible Study: Read and translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-34 (until the words "...those who had faith"). (Oral task, 10 points).
Temple and Worship: Translate from Russian into English words from pages i-117 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book according to this list. (Written task, 10 points)
Listening Choose an idea or an issue from one of the podcasts we have listened to and speak on it. You may send in a pre-recorded video presentation of your talk. REQUIRED LENGTH: minimum 2 minutes of uninterrupted speech.Guideline questions: Why have you chosen this podcast to speak on? What point/idea has struck you as most interesting/surprising/amusing? Is it something new to you? Does anything in your experience relate to it? Can you add anything to what has been said in the podcast on this issue (some additional information, different approaches to the issue)? Is there anything you do not agree with? Can information from the podcast have any practical application in your life? (Oral task, 10 points).
GRADING: in both oral tasks for every lexical (pronunciation, meaning), grammatical and a bad phonetic mistake 0,5 POINTS is reduced.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 28.12.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
В экзамен будут включены следующие задания:
Biblical Studies: Translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 4:21 - 41. (Oral task, 5 points.)
Temple and Worship: Translate from Russian into English words and phrases from the English Liturgy, pp. 18-35 according to this list. (Write the word and be ready to pronounce it, 10 points.)
Listening: Choose an idea or an issue from one of the podcasts you have listened to in this semester and speak on it. Guideline questions: Why have you chosen this podcast to speak on? What point/idea has struck you as most interesting/surprising/amusing? Is it something new to you? Does anything in your experience relate to it? Can you add anything to what has been said in the podcast on this issue (some additional information, different approaches to the issue)? Is there anything you do not agree with? Can information from the podcast have any practical application in your life? (Oral task, 5 points.)
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 23, verses 1-9. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.) For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 23-28: page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...six on the right and six on the left".
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English. 6th stichera ("O, venerable Father Ambrose...", 07:43 - 08:57) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 792 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" tests on Chapter 6, first two sections ("Moscow the third Rome", "The schism of the Old Believers"; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book).
Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The Synodical period (1700-1917) from the beginning until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 6, verses 1-7. Be ready for a test on items 12-27 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.) Read the article THOSE DREADFUL WORDS IN ITALICS from the series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it.
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries. Be ready for a test on words from pages 11-17.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 1, from the beginning until the gap. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "Suddenly there came... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 20-33. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 32-34: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He did not permit the demons to speak..."
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 126-127 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "But even after 1054..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 20-33. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 32-34: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...those who had faith").
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 116-117 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Soon not only the Papal claims...." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Concerning hypocritical prayer. Did the Pharisees think that they prayed hypocritically? They did not think so; they considered themselves to be right in their hypocrisy itself! It had become their habit; it had become, so to say, their nature; and they thought they were serving God by their prayer. Do the Christian hypocrites of the present day think that they pray and live hypocritically? They do not think so.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 9-19. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.) For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 23-28: page 21-22: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English. 5th stichera ("Having broken the chains of earthly reasoning...", 06:29 - 07:42) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 537 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The schism of the Old Believers from the words "There is much to admire... until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 9-17. Be ready for a test on items 12-27 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.) Read the article THOSE NASTY THEES AND THOUS from a series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it.
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" tests on Introduction (together with "About the Author" section; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 11-19. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 32-34: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 124-126 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 11-19. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 29-31: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 115-116 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "The Byzantines for their part were willing to allow...." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Under no circumstances should you become despondent or lose hope; this is worse than any sin. Such states lead one to spiritual death and even suicide. “There is no sin that cannot be forgiven, except the sin which is not repented of.”
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 1-8. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.) For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 21-22: page 21-22: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English. 4th stichera ("Rejoice, ye lovers of the wilderness...", 04:55 - 06:29) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 417 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The schism of the Old Believers from the words "There is much to admire... until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 1-8. Be ready for a test on items 12-27 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "Orthodoxy claims to be universal... until the end of the Introduction.
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" tests on Introduction (together with "About the Author" section; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 29-31: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 120-123 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (footnote 16).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 114-115 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "The dispute clearly involved the Papal claims...." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Under no circumstances should you become despondent or lose hope; this is worse than any sin. Such states lead one to spiritual death and even suicide. “There is no sin that cannot be forgiven, except the sin which is not repented of.”
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 1-8. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.) For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 21-22: page 21-22: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English. 4th stichera ("Rejoice, ye lovers of the wilderness...", 04:55 - 06:29) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 417 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The schism of the Old Believers from the words "There is much to admire... until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 1-8. Be ready for a test on items 12-27 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "Orthodoxy claims to be universal... until the end of the Introduction.
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" tests on Introduction (together with "About the Author" section; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 29-31: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 120-123 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (footnote 16).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 114-115 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "The dispute clearly involved the Papal claims...." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Under no circumstances should you become despondent or lose hope; this is worse than any sin. Such states lead one to spiritual death and even suicide. “There is no sin that cannot be forgiven, except the sin which is not repented of.”
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 1-8. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.) For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 21-22: page 21-22: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English. 4th stichera ("Rejoice, ye lovers of the wilderness...", 04:55 - 06:29) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 417 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The schism of the Old Believers from the words "There is much to admire... until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 1-8. Be ready for a test on items 12-27 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "Orthodoxy claims to be universal... until the end of the Introduction.
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" tests on Introduction (together with "About the Author" section; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 29-31: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 120-123 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 18, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (footnote 16).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 114-115 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "The dispute clearly involved the Papal claims...." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
An overwhelming majority of people, have absolutely no understanding of Christianity; they are searching not for the path to salvation, not for eternal life, but for someone who can help them ‘do’ something, who can instantly rescue them from whatever troubles them.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 22-34. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.) For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 18-20: page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He calls Himself theBridegroom..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English. Transcribe the 3rd stichera ("Come, oh ye faithful...", 03:51-04:55) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 417 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The schism of the Old Believers from the words "There is much to admire... until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 1-8. Be ready for a test on items 12-27 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "Orthodoxy claims to be universal... until the end of the Introduction.
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" tests on Introduction (together with "About the Author" section; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 17, verses 15-22. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (footnote 16 and until the end of the sentence).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 120-121 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for a "fill-in-the-blank" test on Chapter 3, section The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom.
Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the beginning until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 17, verses 15-22. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 18-19, page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until footnote 16).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 113-114 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Around 850 east and west..." until the end of the section. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Be ready for a "fill-in-the-blank" test on Chapter 3, section The estrangement of Eastern and Western Christendom.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 16.11.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 11, verses 1-9. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. (Passages with questions are marked with an asterisk (*) in the Forum.) For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 35-41: page 42-43: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He permits them to fall..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 39 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 11, section Man: his creation, his vocation, his failure from the beginning until the line.
When a thought bothers us and drives us so crazy that we cannot stand it any longer, we must remind ourselves that it will pass. Do we feel discouraged? We should say to the thought, Listen, get out of here, be on your way. You're not for me.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 14-21. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 18-20: page 26-27, page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...they will fast and struggle").
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English. Transcribe the 2nd stichera ("Rejoice shepherds of rational sheep...") by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (year 330 ff.: what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors and/or East-West church relations?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The schism of the Old Believers from the words "In 1652-1653 there began... until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 20-24. Be ready for a test on items 1-11 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on page 10 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "There are ecclesiastical provinces... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 17, verses 9-14. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 18-19, page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until footnote 16).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 120-121 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "It was not until after 850... until the end of the section. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section From estrangement to schism: 858-1204 from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 17, verses 9-14. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 111-112 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "The second great difficulty was the filioque." 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-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 09.11.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 18-29. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 35-41: page 42-43: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...they would not have called upon Him").
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 34 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 11 from the words "An eternal procession from Father and Son..." until the line.
When you are praying, watch over yourself so that not only your outward man prays, but your inward one also. Though you be sinful beyond measure, still pray.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 1-13. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from footnote 5 until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the first stichera ("Rejoice, oh ye lovers...") by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI, section The schism of the Old Believers from the beginning until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 20-24. Be ready for a test on items 1-11 from the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on page 10 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "There are ecclesiastical provinces... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 17, verses 1-8. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 23-28: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 118-119 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "We have already had occasion... until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3 from the words "It was not until after 850... until the end of the section.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 17, verses 1-8. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 21-22: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages 109-111 of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "The second great difficulty was the filioque." 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-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 02.11.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 8-17. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 35-41: page 40-41, page 42-43: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 33 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 11 from the words "Those brought up in other traditions..." until the line.
If you want to conquer vainglory, love not praise, nor honor, nor fine clothes, nor precedence, nor favor; but on the contrary, cherish occasions when you are reprimanded and dishonored, when false charges are brought against you—and reproach yourself for being more sinful than any sinner.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 27-38. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until footnote 5).
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (7) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access to the List of Heresies. Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises. Be ready for a test on heresies 8-10 (name, definition).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI from the words "One of the most interesting participants..." until the end of the section.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 8-19. Be ready for a test on items 7-14 from biblical Terms and Names. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on pages 7-9 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "While the Orthodox Church... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 16, verses 7-16. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 21-22: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 115-117 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "This initial divergence... until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3 from the words "We have already had occasion... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 16, verses 7-16. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-20: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "They immediately put down..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages vii-viii of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "We have already had occasion to mention..." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 26.10.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 1-7. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 30-34: page 40-41: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He spoke to the multitudes..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 31 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 11 from the beginning until the line.
What salt is for any food, humility is for every virtue. To acquire it, a man must always think of himself with contrition, self-belittlement and painful self-judgment. But if we acquire it, it will make us sons of God.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 14-26. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (6) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access to the List of Heresies. Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises. Be ready for a test on heresies 6-7 (name, definition).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI from the words "The question of heretics..." until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 1-7.
Be ready for a test on items 1-6 from biblical Terms and Names. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on page 6 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words " until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 16, verses 1-6. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-20: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "They immediately put down..." until the end of the section").
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 115-116 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for a test on Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors.
Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "Cut off from Byzantium... until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3 from the words "This initial divergence... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 16, verses 1-6. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-21: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...to become Christ's first disciples").
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from page vi of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "This initial divergence..." until the line. Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "We have already had occasion to mention..." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 19.10.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 8, verses 13-22. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 30-34: page 40-41: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...and others to other parts ofthe earth).
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 30 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 9, section Missions from the words "Besides these Asian Orthodox Churches..." until the end of the chapter and part I of the book.
The first passion that takes root in a person is egotism and pride. Take anyone, from infant to elder. Pride is like a medallion that we wear continually and cannot take off.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 1-13. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "But how can I be brought to Jesus?" until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (5) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access to the List of Heresies. Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises. Be ready for a test on heresies 1-5 (name, definition).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI from the words "Now that the dream..." until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 15, verses 12-21. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 16-20: page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...Christ's first disciples").
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 114-1154 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for a test on Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors.
Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the beginning until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3 from the words "Cut off from Byzantium... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 15, verses 12-21. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 14-15: page 15-17, page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For he who is about to believe..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from pages v - vi of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "Cut off from Byzantium..." until the line. Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "This initial divergence..." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 12.10.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 8, verses 1-12. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 30-34: page 40-41: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 28 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 9, section Missions from the beginning until the line.
Thus the present state of our souls foreshadows the future. The future will be a continuation of the present inward condition, only in a modified form as to its degree: for the righteous it will be turned into the fulness of eternal glory; for sinners, into the fulness of everlasting torment.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 18, verses 20-33. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For the Lord does the same..." until the words "...my sins will be forgiven me").
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (4) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy: Be ready for a test on section "The Church" (last four entries). Have access to the List of Heresies. Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises. Be ready for a test on first three heresies (name, definition).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI from the words "Now that the dream..." until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 15-25. Be ready for a test on items 1-10 from the Titles of the Books of the Bible (Apocrypha). (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Church Etiquette: Be ready for a test on Titles of the Clergy (page 3, from autonomous churches until the end of the list). (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on page 4-5 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "When Khomiakov wrote his letter... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 15, verses 12-21. Gospel of St. Mark, 15: 14-15: page 15-17, page 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For he who is about to believe..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 113-114 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the words At the heart... until the end of the chapter. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3 from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 15, verses 1-11. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 14-15: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until and incl. footnote 12).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from page v of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "Cut off from Byzantium..." until the line. Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "This initial divergence..." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 05.10.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 7, verses 11-24. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 26-29: page 40-41: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "The seed grows...@ гиешд the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 23 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 9, section Western Orthodoxy from the words "It is normal to speak of "Eastern Orthodoxy."..." until the line.
One must struggle and strive so as to become of Christ, lest he believe in Christ in vain, in which case Christ is of no benefit to him whatever. All his striving and all his struggle must be directed to acquiring the Spirit of Christ, and in this way to bring forth the fruits of the Holy Spirit: for in this consists the spiritual law and the blessed state.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 18, verses 11-19. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25, page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Certainly, were he able..." until the words "...had filled him with strength").
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (4) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy: Be ready for a test on section "The Church" (first four entries). Have access to the List of Heresies. Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 1-14. Be ready for a test on items 27-39 from the Titles of the Books of the Bible. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Church Etiquette: Be ready for a test on Titles of the Clergy (page 2, from Church of Romania until the end of the list of autocephalous churches). (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on page 3 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the words "'A new and unknown world' until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 15, verses 1-11. Gospel of St. Mark, 15: 14-15: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until and incl. footnote 12).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 111-112 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the words There are no Orders... until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the words At the heart... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 14, verses 11-24. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 12-13: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (incl. footnote 10).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from page v of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the beginning until the line. Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Cut off from Byzantium..." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 28.09.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 7, verses 1-10. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 26-29: page 40-41: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...with sweetness and joy").
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 20 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 9, section Western Orthodoxy from the words "The chief problem which confronts..." until the line.
King David, the holy prophet, the Godseer Moses and the saint and prophet Daniel pleased God amidst a multitude of activities and a diversity of entertainments. St John of the Ladder describes venerable saints living in the monastic communities of Egypt who told him acquire stillness of mind among the noise of human chatter and that is glorious.
St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov), Bishop of the Caucasus and the Black Sea
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 18, verses 1-10. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "By healing the body..." until the words "...had filled him with strength").
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (3) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy: Be ready for a test on section "The Church". Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian: Jesus Christ.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready for a test on Chapter 5. Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter VI from the beginning until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31. See also the KJV in full and the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for your information (the way it looked originally). Be ready for a test on items 15-26 from the Titles of the Books of the Bible. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Church Etiquette: Be ready for a test on Titles of the Clergy (page 2, until Church of Romania excl.). (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on pages 1-2 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 14, verses 11-24. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 12-13: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (incl. footnote 10).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 109-111 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready for a test on the section The Holy Icons. Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the words Monasticism played... until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the words There are no 'Orders'... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 14, verses 11-24. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 12-13: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (incl. footnote 10).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from page v of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the beginning until the line. Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Cut off from Byzantium..." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
How will it be with us in the future life, when everything that has gratified us in this world: riches, honours, food and drink, dress, beautifully furnished dwellings, and all attractive objects—how will it be, I say, when all these things leave us — when they will all seem to us a dream, and when works of faith and virtue, of abstinence, purity, meekness, humility, mercy, patience, obedience, and others will be required of us?
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 17, verses 15-22. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...could not heal their sins as well").
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy: Be ready for a test on section "The Holy Trinity". Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian: Jesus Christ.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter V from the words "The Orthodox... until the end of the chapter.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 9-19. See also the KJV in full and the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for your information (the way it looked originally). Be ready for a test on items 1-14 from the Titles of the Books of the Bible. (You will be asked to translate the titles from Russian into English in writing. You may also write abbreviations and phonetic transcription for extra credit.)
Church Etiquette: Be ready for a test on Titles of the Clergy (page 1). (You will be asked to translate the titles and forms of address from Russian into English in writing.)
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the Table of Contents from the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to read and translate the Introduction from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 14, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 12-13: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (incl. footnote 10).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages vii-viii of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready for a test on the section The Holy Icons. Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the beginning until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the words Monasticism played... until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 14, verses 11-24. Gospel of St. Mark, 1:9-11: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "At the same time..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from page v of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox ChurchBe ready for a "fill in the blanks" test on the section "Saints, monks, and emperors". Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the beginning until the line. Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the words "Cut off from Byzantium..." until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 14.09.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 6, verses 17-22. Comment upon any Bible passage or verse we have read so far using this FORUM. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 24-25: page 38-39, page 40-41: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 18 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 9, section Western Orthodoxy from the beginning until the line.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 17, verses 9-14. Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Listening. Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship service in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy and Heresy (be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Holy Trinity).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter V from the words "One of the representatives... until the line.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Orthodox Mysteries (the table of Contents and page 1 (The Church)).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Have access in class to the Introduction (with "About the Author" section).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 13, verses 12-18. Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 12-13: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (incl. footnote 10).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages vii-viii of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "God took..." until the end of the section (the words "...which arise in every generation"). Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2, section Saints, monks, and emperors from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Patristic Heritage: Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (left), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Have access in class to The KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 14, verses 1-10. Gospel of St. Mark, 1:9-11: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on the words from page iv of the Preface to the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2 section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "At the heart..." until the end of the chapter. Be ready to translate Chapter 3 from the beginning until the line. Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 07.09.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Comment upon Chapter 6, verses 1-7 in the FORUM. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. here in Russian) and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular thought-provoking commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 6, verses 8-16. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 24-25: page 38-39, page 40-41: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 18 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 9, section Jurisdictional Divisions from the beginning until the end of the section (the words "...not a political, but a spiritual problem"). Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 01.09.2023) "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Think of a question you might ask your classmates and post it in the Forum to initiate a discussion related to the content of the quote.
Bible Study: Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 6, verses 1-7. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published. Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 21-23: page 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy (page 17 ff.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware)The Orthodox Church: Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 9, section Jurisdictional Divisions from the beginning until the end of the section (the words "...not a political, but a spiritual problem"). Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
Post in the TEXT BANK forum two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above). Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
