Религиозная лексика английского языка
АРХИВ ДЗ: 2024/25 (2)






Orthodox Quote of the Week (316)

We have no love, and for this reason we do not consider all people our brothers and sisters and are scandalized by their life.

Saint Paisios of Mount Athos

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ГОСЭКЗАМЕН
4 КУРС (к 11.06.2025)

В госэкзамен будут включены следующие задания по религиозной лексике:

  • Speak on the patristic quote you particularly liked. (Oral task, 10 points.)

    You will need to give a short talk based on one of your essays on Patristic Quotes. Essays can be taken from the 3rd and 4th years of study. You will need to bring the printed text of your chosen quotation (2 copies) for the commission.

  • Speak on the podcast you particularly liked, and be ready to answer questions. (Oral task, 10 points.)

    Choose an idea or an issue from one of the podcasts we have listened to 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?

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 05.06.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, 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 footnote 9 on page 16.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from the Table of Contents of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "There are no "Orders" in Orthodox monasticism..." 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.

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

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    АТТЕСТАЦИЯ
    2 КУРС (к 03.06.2025 - ЭКЗАМЕН)

  • Bible Study: Read and translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 2 : 1-28 (until the words "...six on the right and six on the left").
    (Oral task, 10 points).

  • Temple and Worship: Translate from Russian into English words from pages 120 - 138 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.

    TOTAL 30 POINTS

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    ЗАЧЕТ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 05.06.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

    В зачет будут включены следующие задания:

  • Biblical Studies: Translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 1:1-8.
    (Oral task, 5 points.)
  • Temple and Worship: Translate from Russian into English words and phrases from the Old Orthodox Prayer Book (pages i-ii; 109-117) according to this list.
    (Write the word and be ready to pronounce it; 15 points.)
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready to translate from Russian into English dogmatic formulae from Orthodoxy Quick Reference according to this list.
    (Written task, 5 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.)
    • TOTAL 30 POINTS

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 27.05.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 59-67.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 23-28: page 28-29, page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Understand this also..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (6) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet. Make sure your text exactly corresponds to the one in the recording. Make emendations in your source if necessary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 5, "The Church under Islam" from the words "The millet system performed..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 9)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 20.05.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 50-58.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 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: Listen to this piece (5) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet. Make sure your text exactly corresponds to the one in the recording. Make emendations in your source if necessary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

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

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 5, "The Church under Islam" from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, "The Church under Islam" from the words "The millet system performed..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 8)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
    Watch Holy Communion in Turkana (YouTube).

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

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к .09.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 1-8.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11: pages 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").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian (sentence 26 ff.). (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 118 ff.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "People today..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Music and Art in the Church (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.

    • Your gradebook
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (315)

    How can a man be crucified to the world? When, after being freed from external things he begins to combat against pleasure itself, against the desire of having things, against his own will, and he puts to death his evil passions.

    Dorotheos of Gaza

    Source



    ЭКЗАМЕН
    4 КУРС (к 29.04.2025)

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

  • Temple and Worship:
    Be ready to reproduce by ear the text of one of the stichera 1-7 from this piece (together with the accompanying psalm verse)
    (oral task, 10 points).

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

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

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

    TOTAL 30 POINTS
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 15.05.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 13, verses 12-18.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "At the same time, He comes to be baptized..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 28-30 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
    Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2, section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "Monasticism played a decisive part..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2, section "Saints, monks, and emperors" from the words "There are no "Orders" in Orthodox monasticism..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 13.05.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 42-49.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 23-28: page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (4) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet. Make sure your text exactly corresponds to the one in the recording. Make emendations in your source if necessary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the end of the chapter.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, "The Church under Islam" from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 15.05.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 20-24.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 7-8: pages 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian (sentence 19 ff.). (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 116 ff.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part II).

    • Your gradebook
    Your roll book

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 06.05.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 33-41.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 21-22: page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (3) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet. Make sure your text exactly corresponds to the one in the recording. Make emendations in your source if necessary.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the words "The suzerainty of the Mongol Tartars..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the words "Sergius of Radonezh..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 6)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 29.04.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 22-32.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 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 the Bridegroom..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the words "The suzerainty of the Mongol Tartars..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 5)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (314)

    If you eradicate in yourself your passion against your brother, you eradicate the same passion in him too; when you are pacified he will also become pacified. What a close connection there is between souls!

    Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt

    Source



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 08.04.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 29, verses 15-25.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 13-19: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "Or, by another interpretation..." until the end of the section").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon the scriptural quotes 10-18. (What understanding of salvation do they communicate, and how?)

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 7th stichera ("Rejoice, humble disciple ...", 08:57 - ) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).

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

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

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 10.04.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 13, verses 1-11.
    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 words from pages 28-30 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

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

    Be ready to retell / 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 a decisive part..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 08.04.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 10-21.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27, page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "... they will fast and struggle").
  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (1) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    • ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 10.04.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 8-19.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6: pages 13-14, pages 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "The food that John ate..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian (sentence 12 ff.). (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 115 ff.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on the Introduction (including "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.

    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (313)

    Let us avoid the devil's traps and look only to ourselves. Where did we sadden God? Did we please Him? Only then will we make progress without straying from our goal. Humility is essential; therefore let us become last of all. Whoever achieves this will go forward.

    Gerondissa Makrina (Vassopoulou)

    Source



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 03.04.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 29, verses 1-14.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 13-19: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...to God's power").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to read and comment upon the scriptural quotes. (What understanding of salvation do they communicate, and how?).

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 6th stichera ("O, venerable Father Ambrose...", 07:43 - 08:57) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).

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

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

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 03.04.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 12, verses 10-20.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 7-8: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 28-29 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

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

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "God took a material body..." until the end of the section.
    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.

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 01.04.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 13-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Therefore neither should we be ashamed..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 135-137 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 4 from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia: The Kiev period" from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    • ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 03.04.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 1-7.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6: pages 13-14, pages 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...and you say, he hath a demon").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.)
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 114 ff.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the Churches..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Q 15);
    Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on Gender Issues in the Church (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).

    • Your gradebook
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 01.04.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 28, verses 10-22.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 6-12: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "So the foreigners came to Jesus..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and identify each marked group of arguments as belonging to one of the following categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the third group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Now that the dream..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 6 from the from the words "The question of heretics..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 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).

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Why We Need Hell (also here).
    Текстовая версия
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 3-7).

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

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    Orthodox Quote of the Week (312)

    He who abandons himself into the hands of God, without any plan of his own, will pass into God's plan. As long as man is hooked onto himself, he remains behind; he does not progress spiritually because he obstructs God’s mercy. In order to grow spiritually he must place great trust in God.

    Saint Paisios of Mount Athos

    Source



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 25.03.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 28, verses 1-9.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 6-12: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...without kinship of heart).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and identify each marked group of arguments as belonging to one of the following categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the second group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 5; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 6 from the from the words "Now that the dream..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 4th stichera ("Rejoice, ye lovers of the wilderness...", 04:55 - 05:54) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Why We Need Hell (also here).
    Текстовая версия
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 27.03.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 12, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6: page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "The food that John ate..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from page 28 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "We shall consider..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "God took a material body..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 25.03.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 23, verses 10-20.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 13-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...Jesus saw Matthew the publican").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 135-136 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 4, section "Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy"; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 2)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    • ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 27.03.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 15-25.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Likewise it might be said..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 113 ff.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the main stages..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part II, Qs 13-15).

    • Your gradebook
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    Orthodox Quote of the Week (311)

    If the opportunity arises we should never refuse physical and especially spiritual help to the depraved, to foreigners, non-orthodox, heretics, atheists, and enemies, for all of them, no matter what their orientation or disposition, are human, all created by the Creator, all with an immortal soul and in the likeness of God.

    Metropolitan Gregory (Postnikov) of St. Petersburg

    Source



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 20.03.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 27, verses 41-46.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 6-12: page 32-33: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read the text Sola Scriptura and identify each marked group of arguments as belonging to one of the following categories: 1. Biblical; 2. Historical; 3. Logic and common sense. Be ready to comment on the first group.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the end of the chapter.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 6 from the beginning until the line.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 3rd stichera ("Come, oh ye faithful...", 03:51 - 04:54) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Charity (also here).
    Answer     Questions on this episode (Qs 4-10).

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

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 20.03.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 11, verses 11-32.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...he hath a demon", incl. footnote 6).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 27-29 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "We shall consider..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 18.03.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 23, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 13-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 134-135 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 1)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    • ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 20.03.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 1-14.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until footnote 4 incl.).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "What is meant by "the Orthodox Church"?" until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode (Part II).

    • Your gradebook
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 18.03.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 27, verses 30-40.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 1-5: page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "The right hand is withered..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (10-11). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 5 from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the end of the chapter.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 2nd stichera ("Rejoice shepherds of rational sheep...", 02:14 - 03:50) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Charity (also here).
    Answer     Questions on this episode (Qs 4-10).

  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (310)

    You will discover comfort in reproaching yourself. Reproach and judge yourself and God will justify and have mercy upon you.

    St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov)

    Source



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 11.03.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 27, verses 18-29.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 1-5: page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...for hindering Him from doing good").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (7-9). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 5 from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (8) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 1st stichera ("Rejoice, oh ye lovers of Optina...", 01:04 - 02:13) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).

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

  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
    • Your TEXT BANK
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 13.03.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 11, verses 1-9.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "Likewise it might be said..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from page 27-28 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2, first two sections (until "Holy Icons"); you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Iconoclast controversy, which lasted..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 11.03.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 9-19.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 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: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 131-134 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on on the Jesus Prayer (8) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
    Your TEXT BANK
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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 13.03.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian the section on the Church.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "'A new and unknown world'" until the line.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (309)

    There are three kinds of nature in man, as Nicetas Stethatos further explains: the carnal man, who wants to live for his own pleasure, even if it harms others; the natural man, who wants to please both himself and others; and the spiritual man, who wants to please only God, even if it harms himself. The first is lower than human nature, the second is normal, the third is above nature; it is life in Christ.

    Tito Colliander

    Source



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 27.02.2025)

  • 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 support/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 27, verses 1-17.

    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 1-5: page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (4-6). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The forces of Reform..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 5 from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (7) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: The Historical Jesus.
    Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 3-9).

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

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 27.02.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 18-29.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...which bestows the remission of sins").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on words from page 27 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

    Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 2, first two sections (until "Holy Icons"); you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.

    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Disputes concerning the Person of Christ..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
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    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 25.02.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 1-8.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 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: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 129-131 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on on the Jesus Prayer (7) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    • ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 27.02.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

  • Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
  • Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 9-19.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.
  • Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...to proclaim the coming of Christ").
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian the section on Jesus Christ.
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
    Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction.
    Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
    Answer Questions on this episode.

    • Your gradebook
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    4 КУРС (к 25.02.2025)

  • 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 support/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 26, verses 26-35.
    Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.

    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 23-28: page 28-29, page 30-31: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Understand this also in a spiritual sense..." until the end of the section).
  • Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
    Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union (1-3). If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the line.
    Be ready to translate Chapter 5 from the words "The forces of Reform..." until the line.
    Make sure you know the contextual meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.

  • Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (6) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.

  • Listening
    Listen to Frederica Here and Now: The Historical Jesus.
    Answer Questions on this episode.

  • Write two-three original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
    • Your TEXT BANK
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    Orthodox Quote of the Week (308)

    Patient perseverance in prayer is for man a very hard ascesis, that of denial of self.

    Fr. Justin Popovich

    Source



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 20.02.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 8-17.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14, page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on words from page 26 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Definition of Chalcedon..." 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.

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 18.02.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 22-34.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25, page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "By healing the body..." until the words "...had filled him with strength").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 125-128 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Negative theology reaches..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "When Orthodox writers..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on on the Jesus Prayer (7) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    • ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 20.02.2025)
    "ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"

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

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    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 13.02.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 9, verses 1-7.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...to proclaim the coming of the Christ").
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on words from page 25 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "And while many Orthodox theologians..." 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.

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    2 КУРС (к 11.02.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 14-21.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...could heal their sins as well").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 125-127 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church

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

    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the beginning until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Negative theology reaches..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on on the Jesus Prayer (6) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

    • ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



    ДОМАШНЕЕ ЗАДАНИЕ
    1 КУРС (к 06.02.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 8, verses 13-22.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only (including the summary of the chapter).
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on words from page 24 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "But Chalcedon was more than a defeat..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

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    2 КУРС (к 04.02.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 1-13.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 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: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 124-125 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "But even after 1054..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the beginning until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on on the Jesus Prayer (5) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.

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

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    1 КУРС (к 30.01.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 8, verses 1-12.
    Read the article CAPITALIZATION OF PRONOUNS RELATING TO DEITY from a series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on words from page 23 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria won another victory..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

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    2 КУРС (к 30.01.2025)

  • Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 27-38.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Many times the Lord healed..." until the end of the section).
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 122-123 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3 from the words "But even after 1054..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on on the Jesus Prayer (4) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



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    1 КУРС (к 23.01.2025)

  • Biblical Studies: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 7, verses 11-24.
    Read the article THOSE DREADFUL WORDS IN ITALICS from a series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it.
  • Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on words from pages 21-22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.

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

    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

    ПРИНЕСТИ ЖУРНАЛ ПОСЕЩАЕМОСТИ



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    2 КУРС (к 23.01.2025)

  • Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 14-26.
    Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...had not believed that he would be healed").
  • Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready for a test on words from pages 121-123 of the Liturgy.
  • Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
    Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 from the words "Photius was naturally alarmed..." until the line.
    Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3 from the words "At the beginning of the eleventh century..." until the line.
  • Listening
    Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on on the Jesus Prayer (3) (also here)
    Answer Questions on this episode.
    • Your TEXT BANK
    Your roll book

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