Orthodox Quote of the Week (329) | Try to live piously. Pray to God in church, pray to God at home - fervently, with faith, trusting yourself to God's will. Fulfill the holy and saving precepts of the Church, Her rules and commandments. Outside the Church, outside obedience to Her, there is no salvation. Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (3 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 23.12.2025)
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...") - 3:22.
(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 1-8 from this piece (together with the accompanying psalm verse).
(Oral task, 10 points.)
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
1. Be ready to translate from Russian into English dogmatic formulae from Orthodoxy Quick Reference according to this list.
(Written task, 5 points.)
2. Give English equivalents of heresies from this list, and their definitions.
(Written 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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1 КУРС (к 16.12.2025)
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.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 09.12.2025)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 1-13.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...and cometh down from Thee").Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 116-117 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "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 use the term..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (3) (also here)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 30.12.2025)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
В экзамен будут включены следующие задания:Bible Study: Read and translate from English into Russian the text of the commentary to the Gospel of St. Mark, 1:9-20 (until the words "...to become Christ's first disciples").
(Oral task, 5 points: 2,5 for pronunciation and 2,5 for translation. 0,5 point reduction per one mistake). Temple and Worship: Translate from Russian into English words and phrases from the Old Orthodox Prayer Book (pages 118-131) according to this list.
(Write the word and be ready to pronounce it; 5 points.) Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
1. Be ready to translate from English into Russian the text of the Athanasian Creed.
(Oral task, 5 points: 2,5 for pronunciation and 2,5 for translation. 0,5 point reduction per one mistake).)
2. Give English equivalents of heresies from this list, and their definitions (written task, 5 points).
3. 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, 2,5 points).
4. 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, 2,5 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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Orthodox Quote of the Week (329) | Try to live piously. Pray to God in church, pray to God at home - fervently, with faith, trusting yourself to God's will. Fulfill the holy and saving precepts of the Church, Her rules and commandments. Outside the Church, outside obedience to Her, there is no salvation. Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (3 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 09.12.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 27, verses 41-46.
Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 19-22: page 32-33, page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary. Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (10) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 8th stichera ("Oh heavenly treasure hidden in an earthly vessel...", 10:40-11:47) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready for a written test on entries 10-13 of Heresies (the English name and definition).
Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "The question of heretics..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "One of the most interesting participants..." until the line. Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Forgiveness (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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1 КУРС (к 09.12.2025)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 6, verses 1-7 from the KJV of the Bible.
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 the words from page 8 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss the Introduction, from the words "Such are the Churches..." until the end of the Introduction.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 09.12.2025)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 1-13.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...and cometh down from Thee").Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 116-117 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "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 use the term..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (3) (also here)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (328) | Earthly life is fleeting; one is hardly aware of the swiftness of its passing. Nevertheless, this transient life determines the eternal destiny of your soul. Do not forget this for a moment. Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (2 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 02.12.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 27, verses 30-40.
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 commentary (from the words "Or, by another interpretation..." until the end of the section). Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (9) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe the 7th stichera ("Rejoice, humble disciple of the glorious elder Ambrose...", 08:58 – 10:39) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready for a written test on entries 10-13 of Heresies (the English name and definition).
Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "The question of heretics..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "One of the most interesting participants..." until the line. Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Forgiveness (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 gradebook
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1 КУРС (к 02.12.2025)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 4, verses 9-17 from the KJV of the Bible.
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: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 7 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss the Introduction, from the words "Such are the main stages..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 02.12.2025)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, 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.Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 116-117 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3, section "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 the Jesus Prayer (2) (also here)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (327) | Remember, you are a son (daughter) of the Orthodox Church. These are not empty words. Remember the commitment this entails. Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (1 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 25.11.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 27, verses 18-29.
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 "...we should attribute that good to God's power"). 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).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready for a written test on entries 7-9 of Heresies (the English name and definition).
Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (10-13). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Now that the dream..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "The question of heretics..." until the line. Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Old Age (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 8-12).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Your TEXT BANK
Your gradebook
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1 КУРС (к 25.11.2025)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 4, verses 1-8 from the KJV of the Bible.
Be ready for a test on the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate terms 11-27 from Russian into English in writing. You may also write phonetic transcription for extra credit.) Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 6 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss the Introduction, from the words "It is interesting to note..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 25.11.2025)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, 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 words from pages 114-116 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. 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 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the beginning until the line.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (1) (also here)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (326) | All saints confirmed this infallible truth that he who spends his life without struggles is forgotten by God. Do not seek, said one of them, Christian perfection in virtues among men: it is not found here on earth; it is mysteriously preserved in the Cross of Christ! St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
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3 КУРС (к 11.11.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 27, verses 1-17.
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). 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...", 06:30-07:43) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready for a written test on entries 4-6 of Heresies (the English name and definition).
Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (7-9). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the beginning until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "Now that the dream..." until the line. Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Old Age (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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1 КУРС (к 11.11.2025)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 3, verses 20-24 from the KJV of the Bible.
Be ready for a test on the New Testament. (You will be asked to translate terms 1-10 from Russian into English in writing. You may also write phonetic transcription for extra credit.) Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 5 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss the Introduction, from the words "What is meant by "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.
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2 КУРС (к 11.11.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 13.11.2025)
"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 9, verses 1-7.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: 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 each group.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (VI) (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
Your gradebook
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (325) | Every person needs to cultivate his inner world, to discipline himself, to become soft like cotton. Amongst ourselves, our word should be spoken like honey, our touch should be soft like cotton.... Saint Nektarios said this! Since everyone wants love, and since we seek to be respected and to be spoken to with love, we should behave likewise towards others. Gerondissa Makrina (Vassopoulou)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 06.11.2025)
"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 8, verses 13-22.
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.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read the text Theosis in the Bible and be ready to comment upon the scriptural quotes (what understanding of salvation do they communicate, and how?).Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (V) (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
Your gradebook
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (324) | We know that our metanoia is genuine — that is, that a Divine change has really occurred in us — when we have a revulsion for what before appeared sweet to us. Hieromonk Damascene (Christensen)
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2 КУРС (к 28.10.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 30.10.2025)
"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 8, verses 1-12.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through the Grounds of Union (page 3). Be ready to comment on the obstacles to the union. If you have problems, search the Internet or listen to two lectures on the subject: Lecture 1 and Lecture 2.Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 129 ff.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on the Jesus Prayer (IV) (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (323) | The only thing man has is his will, and God helps him according to this will. This is why I say that all the good things we may have are gifts from God. Our works are zero, and our virtues are a long series of zeros. We must try to constantly add zeros and beseech Christ to put a digit at the beginning so that we may become rich. If Christ doesn’t put the digit at the beginning, our efforts will be in vain. Saint Paisios of Mount Athos
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3 КУРС (к 21.10.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 26, verses 26-35.
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 "...no benefit without kinship of heart"). 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 ("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: Be ready for a written test on entries 1-3 of Heresies (the English name and definition).
Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (4-6). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the end of the chapter.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the beginning until the line. Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Christian Colleges (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 5-8).
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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1 КУРС (к 21.10.2025)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 3, verses 8-19 from the KJV of the Bible.
Be ready for a test on the Terms and Names. (You will be asked to translate terms 7-14 from Russian into English in writing. You may also write phonetic transcription for extra credit.) Church Etiquette: Be ready for a test on Titles of the Clergy (page 3, from the autonomous churches until the end of the list). (You will be asked to translate the items from Russian into English in writing.) Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 4 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss 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.
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2 КУРС (к 21.10.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 23.10.2025)
"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 7, verses 11-24.
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: 16-20: pages 18-19: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...to become Christ's first disciples").Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the five events from years 255-379 (what relevance do they have to specifically Roman Catholic doctrines and East-West relations?).Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 127 ff.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." 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 the Jesus Prayer (III) (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 16.10.2025)
"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 7, verses 1-10.
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: 14-15: pages 15-17, pages 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).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the first five events (what relevance do they have to specifically Roman Catholic doctrines?).Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 126 ff.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." 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 the Jesus Prayer (II) (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (322) | For each of us will certainly experience the consequences of his own actions. St. John of Karpathos
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3 КУРС (к 07.10.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 26, verses 12-25.
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. 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...", 03:51-03:51-04:54) by ear (the words are not to be found on the Internet).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready for a test on The Church (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (1-3). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the line. Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Christian Colleges (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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1 КУРС (к 07.10.2025)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the King James Version of the Bible, Chapter 32, verses 1-7.
Be ready for a test on the Terms and Names. (You will be asked to translate terms 1-6 from Russian into English in writing. You may also write phonetic transcription for extra credit.) Church Etiquette: Be ready for a test on Titles of the Clergy (page 3, from Church of Greece until the autonomous churches excl.). (You will be asked to translate the items from Russian into English in writing.) Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 3 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss 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.
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2 КУРС (к 07.10.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 09.10.2025)
"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 6, verses 17-22.
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.Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 14-15: pages 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until footnote 12 incl.).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (11-13). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 123 ff.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils..." 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 the Jesus Prayer (I).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (321) | We must humble ourselves and then reestablish a correct relationship toward all of our fellow men. The main thing is to become one with the Lord; then He will teach us how to love our neighbor, for we do not know how—our love immediately becomes transformed into something material, for it has not been cleansed from the inside. Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica
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3 КУРС (к 30.09.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 26, verses 1-11.
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..."). 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).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready for a test on Jesus Christ (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": The Church.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line. Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Native Americans and Orthodoxy
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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1 КУРС (к 30.09.2025)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the King James Version of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 15-25.
Be ready for a test on the Books called 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 (pages 2-3, from Church of Georgia until Church of Greece excl.). (You will be asked to translate the items from Russian into English in writing.) Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 1 and 2 (small print) of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss 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.
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2 КУРС (к 30.09.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 02.10.2025)
"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 6, verses 8-16.
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: 12-13: pages 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (incl. footnote 10).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (8-10). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 122 ff.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2 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 the State of the Orthodox Church (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 3-5).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (320) | Blessed is he who does not intoxicate himself with wine, but is ever glad in remembrance of the Lord, in Whom all the saints rejoice unceasingly. Venerable Ephraim the Syrian
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3 КУРС (к 23.09.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 25, verses 19-34.
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"). 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).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready for a test on The Holy Trinity (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian "Orthodoxy Quick Reference": Jesus Christ.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the beginning until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the line. Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 10)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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1 КУРС (к 23.09.2025)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the King James Version of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 1-14.
Be ready for a test on items 29-39 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, until Church of Georgia excl.). (You will be asked to translate the items from Russian into English in writing.) Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 1 (right-hand column) of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss 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.
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2 КУРС (к 23.09.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 25.09.2025)
"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 6, 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: 9-11: pages 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the footnote 9.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (5-8). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 121 ff.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 2 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 the State of the Orthodox Church (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (319) | If we make every effort to avoid death of the body, still more should it be our endeavour to avoid death of the soul. There is no obstacle for a man who wants to be saved other than negligence and laziness of soul. Venerable and Godbearing Father Anthony the Great
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3 КУРС (к 16.09.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 25, verses 1-11.
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. 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. Make sure your text exactly corresponds to the one in the recording. Make emendations in your source if necessary.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.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 Turkish occupation..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, section "Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact" from the beginning until the line. Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 10)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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1 КУРС (к 16.09.2025)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the King James Version of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31.
Be ready for a test on items 15-28 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, right column). (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 (from Confession until the end). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss 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.
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2 КУРС (к 16.09.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 18.09.2025)
"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 9-17.
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.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 commentary (from the words "At the same time..." until the end of the fragment, but without footnote 9).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Be ready to discuss heresies from this list (1-4). Think if these heresies are still around, and if yes, in what forms and guises.Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Be ready to read from page 120 ff.Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "It was only natural..." 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 Music and Art in the Church (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 5-8).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (318) | It is more serious to lose hope than to sin. St. John of Karpathos
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3 КУРС (к 09.09.2025)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?) Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 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.
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1 КУРС (к 09.09.2025)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the King James Version of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 9-19. See also 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, left column). (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 (until Baptism and Chrismation). 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.
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2 КУРС (к 09.09.2025)
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (317) | In general, one must so dispose the mind of pupils that they do not lose the conviction that our chief work is the pleasing of God, and that learning is a secondary quality, something incidental, which is good only during the present life. This is why it should not at all be placed so high and in such an attractive form that it will occupy all one’s attention and absorb all one’s concern. St. Theophan the Recluse, bishop of Tambov (On the raising of children)
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2 КУРС (к 04.09.2025)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 2 КУРС (к 04.09.2025)
"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.
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1 КУРС (к 02.09.2025)
Bible Study: Download and have access in class to the King James Version of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 1-8. See also the KJV in full and the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for your information (the way it looked originally).
Have access in class to the Titles of the Books of the Bible. Church Etiquette: Have access in class to the Titles of the Clergy. 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.
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