Orthodox Quote of the Week (341) | There are wrong feelings hidden deeply in our hearts. At times they slip out into our actions; at times they are not even noticed, but they pollute those actions with the stench of sin. Thus, we must pray with David the Prophet: "Cleanse me from secret faults" (Psalm 19:12). Fr. Jack Sparks
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3 КУРС (к 26.05.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 31, verses 17-24.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 13-20: page 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary.
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy. Be ready for a test om words from pages D-12 - D-14 (the epistle corner (правая сторона алтаря); gospel side of the altar (левая сторона алтаря); devotion (молитвенное почитание, поминовение); Lesson (паремия);gradual(e) (градуал - a chant sung by the choir immediately after the Epistle or Lesson); tract (трактус - variable choir chant sung only at penitential times); sequence (секвенция - variable choir chant for Sundays and feasts); Missal (служебник - book containing everything needed for the Priest to sing Mass, having changeable prayers for each day); pulpit (['pulpɪt] - кафедра проповедника)
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 read and translate Chapter 8 from the beginning until the line.
Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part II).
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1 КУРС (к 28.05.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 12, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (footnote 9).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (small print).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "But Chalcedon was more than a defeat..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 26.05.2026)
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: 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 (4) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 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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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 28.05.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
В зачет будут включены следующие задания: Temple and Worship: Translate from Russian into English words and phrases from the Old Orthodox Prayer Book (pages 109-119) 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.) Church History: Speak on one of the following topics from the Introduction:
1. Orthodoxy and the Western Christianity.
2. The main stages which have determined the external development of the Orthodox Church.
3. The Orthodox Church today.
(Oral 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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Orthodox Quote of the Week (340) | The reading and study of spiritual books are essential patristic tools for the cultivation of good thoughts throughout the day. Bishop Alexis (Trader)
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3 КУРС (к 19.05.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 31, verses 1-16.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 13-20: page 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1946 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 6, section The Synodical period (1700-1917)"; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 8 from the beginning until the line.
Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 4-8).
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1 КУРС (к 28.05.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 12, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (footnote 9).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (small print).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "But Chalcedon was more than a defeat..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 19.05.2026)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 50-58.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 18-20: page 26-27, page 28-29: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "... they will fast and struggle").
Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (3) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "The Orthodox of the seventeenth century..." until the line.
Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 9)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 19.05.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 4, verses 1-8.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.) Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 117ff). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Music and Hymnology in the Church (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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1 КУРС (к 14.05.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 10-32 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "At the same time, He comes to be baptized..." until the end of the section, footnote 9 excl.).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (small print excl.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (339) | When we have love, we will conduct ourselves accordingly. We will not want to say something bad about another person, but rather we will feel pain and sympathy for others, not wishing to offend them. Gerondissa Makrina (Vassopoulou)
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3 КУРС (к 12.05.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 37-43.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37, page 38-39: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "To the disciples who asked Him..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy. Bу ready for a test on words from D-10 - D-12 ( a prelate [prelit];the altar cross;Septuagesima ['sepʧuə'ʤesɪmə];a Votive Liturgy;penitential;Feria ['ferɪə], ['fɪə-] )
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1724 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "In the field of theology, nineteenth-century Russia..." until the end of the chapter.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 8 from the beginning until the line.
Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 4-8).
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1 КУРС (к 14.05.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 10-32 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "At the same time, He comes to be baptized..." until the end of the section, footnote 9 excl.).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 22 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (small print excl.).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "Alexandria's second major success..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 12.05.2026)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 42-49.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Therefore neither should we be ashamed..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (2) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "Thus there came into existence..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "One of the representatives..." until the line.
Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 8)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 12.05.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 20-24.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.) Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 116ff). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (338) | All my happiness and unhappiness are contained in the thoughts and inclinations of my heart. If the thoughts and inclinations of my heart are in accord with God’s truth or with the will of my God, then I am at rest, filled with divine light, joy, and blessedness; if not, I am uneasy, filled with spiritual, soul-corrupting darkness, heaviness, and despondency. Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt
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3 КУРС (к 05.05.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 25-36.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Mark this..." until the words "...a fourth part of the seed was preserved").
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy. Bу ready for a test on words from D-6 - D-9 (to intone;to sprinkle;the sprinkler;verse; graciously; to vouchsafe;Collect (the С. of the Mass [or of the Communion service] вступительная молитва, коллект; <> с. of the day коллeкт (для определённого дня) [short variable prayer ending in a doxology. The Collect of the Mass is a keynote prayer found in the Missal.]);to cleanse [klenz];salutation;a catechumen [ˌkætɪ'kjuːmen];Propers of the Day (проприй, служба (специальная, в определённый праздник или день) <> the p. for Christmas Рождественская служба);censing; a Nuptial Liturgy ['nʌpʃ(ə)l …];the thurible ['θjuərɪbl];A Liturgy of the Dead)
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1444 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Hitherto we have spoken chiefly..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "In the field of theology, nineteenth-century Russia..." until the end of the chapter.
Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Anjali (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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1 КУРС (к 07.05.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 19-21 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 05.05.2026)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 33-41.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...Jesus saw Matthew the publican").
Temple and Worship: Listen to this piece (1) from an Orthodox worship in English and tell what part of what service this is. Transcribe it or find words on the Internet.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the beginning until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "Thus there came into existence" until the line.
Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 7)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 05.05.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 8-19.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.) Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 114). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the Churches..." until the end of the Introduction.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Gender Issues in the Church (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (337) | Do not despond in the time of violent temptations, afflictions, or sicknesses, or at obstacles arising from the disturbance of the enemy; all this is the reproof and chastisement of the righteous Lord, Who trieth the hearts and reins, for your cleansing, arousing, and correction, for burning out the thorns of carnal passions. And therefore do not complain if you sometimes suffer greatly. Do not think of the suffering, but of the blessed consequences of this chastisement, and the health of the soul. Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt
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3 КУРС (к 28.04.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 14-24.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "He went forth..." until the words "...he is trodden by many").
Temple and Worship: Have access to English Liturgy.
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1379 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "Hitherto we have spoken chiefly..." until the line.
Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: The Same God (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 7-10).
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1 КУРС (к 30.04.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 19-21 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 28.04.2026)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 22-32.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 13-17: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 137-138 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5, section Reformation and Counter-Reformation: their double impact from the beginning until the line.
Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 6)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 28.04.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 8-19.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.) Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 114). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the Churches..." until the end of the Introduction.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part II, Qs 13-15).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (336) | Christ explains that the narrow and sorrowful path of life preached by Him has as its natural end eternal joy, while the broad and easy path, counter to the Gospel, culminates in eternal grief, eternal torment. These are not incentives, not external pedagogical methods to force a person to act in a certain way. They are the natural results of a chosen lifestyle, which He warns against and makes abundantly clear. Archbishop Averky (Taushev)
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3 КУРС (к 21.04.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 1-13.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...without thereby leaving it").
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
Have access to the text of English Liturgy.
Be ready for a test on words from page 2-5 (D-2:глубокий поклон,распятие,коварный, лукавый,избавлять, спасать (от чего-л.),Пятая неделя Великого поста,Страстная суббота,лицо. D-3:братия (братие),тяжкий (о грехе, преступлении),вечная жизнь,низко кланяться.D-4:отпущение грехов,прощение, разрешение и оставление грехов,оживлять.D-5:чистота, заклинать, молить, просить, умолять, упрашивать,беззаконие).
Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1274 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "Paissy himself never returned to Russia..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "Seraphim had no teacher..." until the line.
Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: The Same God (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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1 КУРС (к 23.04.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 11, verses 1-9 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 9-11 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...all might witness Who He is").
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 19-21 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The Council of Nicaea dealt also..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 21.04.2026)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 10-21.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "But how can I be brought to Jesus?..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 135-136 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the words "The millet system performed..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "The Turkish occupation..." until the line.
Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 5)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 21.04.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 3, verses 1-7.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Dogmatic and Comparative Theology:
Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.) Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 113). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "Such are the main stages..." until the end of the Introduction.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part II, Qs 13-15).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (335) | When the chanting is as beautiful as this, we are freed from all our cares and our interest for earthly things and we ascend into eternity with the Lord, His angels, and the saints, where our true Fatherland and our Kingdom is. Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica
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3 КУРС (к 31.03.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 30, verses 1-13.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 2-12: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only.Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
Have access to the text of English Liturgy.
Be ready for a test on words from page 1.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 1059 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "The system of Church government..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).
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1 КУРС (к 02.04.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 18-29 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 7-8 page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from pageы 19-20 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 1; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 2 from the beginning until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the words "The discussions at the Councils" until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 31.03.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 24, verses 1-9.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For the Lord does the same..." until the words "...my sins will be forgiven me").
Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 135-136 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 4; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 5 from the beginning until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the words "The millet system performed..." until the line.
Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 4)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 31.03.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 15-25.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English the section on The Church.
Have access in class to the Athanasian Creed. Be ready to translate it orally from English into Russian. (You might want to consult the Slavonic version for better understanding.) Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 112). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "What is meant by "the Orthodox Church"?" until the line.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part II).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (334) | The fundamental task in life is to save one's soul for eternity. Keep this as the most essential task, the main concern of your life. Woe to those whose indifference and neglect bring their souls to eternal ruin.
May the Lord bless you and help you. + Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (8 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 24.03.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 29, verses 26-35.
Gospel of St. Mark, 4: 1-2: page 36-37: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
Have access to the text of English Liturgy.
Be ready for a test on words from page 1.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 962 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 6, first two sections; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "The system of Church government..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Self and Skepticism (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).
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1 КУРС (к 26.03.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 8-17 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6 page 13-14, page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "The Lord Himself says that John's clothing..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 18 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "It was only natural that the bishops..." until the end of the chapter.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 24.03.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 23, verses 10-20.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 6-12: page 24-25, page 26-27: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "By healing the body..." until the words "...had filled him with strength").Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 134-135 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 from the words "Sergius of Radonezh (1314?-1392)..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 5 from the beginning until the line.Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 3)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 24.03.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 2, verses 1-14.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the end of footnote 4).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English Jesus Christ.Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian The Church. Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (p. 112). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "What is meant by "the Orthodox Church"?" until the line.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part I, Qs 3-7).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (333) | Fear vanity and pride; run from them. Pride caused the highest and most powerful angel to be cast down from heaven. Remember, 'thou art earth and to the earth shalt thou return...' Deeply humble yourself. Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (7 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 17.03.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 29, verses 15-25.
Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 31-35: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Priest's Vestments).
Have access to the text of English Liturgy.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 792 onwards). Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance, if any, do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "There is much to admire..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6, section "The Synodical period" from the beginning until the line.Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: No Regrets (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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1 КУРС (к 19.03.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 8-17 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6 page 13-14, page 15-17: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (from the words "The Lord Himself says that John's clothing..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 18 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "It was only natural that the bishops..." until the end of the chapter.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 2 from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 17.03.2026)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 17.03.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way of the Lord..." until the end of the section).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English Jesus Christ.Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian The Church. Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (pp. 111-112). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "'A new and unknown world'" until the line.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on What Evangelicals and Orthodox Can Learn From Each Other (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Part I).
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (332) | Be meek, pure and modest in your thoughts, words and deeds. Do not imitate the profligate. Do not take their example, and avoid close acquaintance with them. Have no unnecessary dealings with unbelievers - unbelief is infectious. Observe meekness and propriety always and everywhere; avoid becoming contaminated by the shameless habits of today's world. Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (6 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 10.03.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 29, verses 1-14.
Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 28-30: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (The Altar or Holy Table).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 589 onwards) . Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the words "In 1652-1653 there began a fatal quarrel..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "There is much to admire..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Let's Create a Perfect World (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode (Qs 8-12).
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1 КУРС (к 12.03.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 9, verses 1-7 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 6 page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...and you say, he hath a demon").
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 17 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (Chrismation).
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "There were many others in the first three centuries..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "It was only natural that the bishops..." until the end of the chapter.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 10.03.2026)
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 10.03.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 20-31. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way of the Lord..." until the end of the section).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
Be ready for a written test on The Holy Trinity (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
Be ready to translate orally from Russian into English Jesus Christ.Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian The Church. Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book (pp. 111-112). Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction from the words "'A new and unknown world'" until the line.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (331) | Love your neighbor as yourself, according to the Lord's commandment. Without love there is no Christianity. Remember, Christian love is self-sacrificing, and not egocentric. Do not miss an opportunity to show love and mercy. Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (5 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 03.03.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 28, verses 10-22.
Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 23-27: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "As we can see in the case of a household..." until the end of the section).Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from Western Rite Glossary (Church Building).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations (from year 382 onwards) . Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6 from the words "In 1652-1653 there began a fatal quarrel..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Let's Create a Perfect World (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
Your gradebook
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1 КУРС (к 05.03.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 8, verses 13-22 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Likewise it might be said..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 16-17 of the book Orthodox Mysteries (until Chrismation.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "People today..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "There were many others in the first three centuries..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Your TEXT BANK
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2 КУРС (к 03.03.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 22, verses 1-8.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Many times the Lord healed..." until the end of the section).Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 127-129 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 , section "The baptism of Russia..." from the beginning" until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the words "In Kievan Russia..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Fr. Evan Armatas Q/A Session (Episode 1)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 03.03.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 9-19. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt.
[For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.]Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...to proclaim the coming of the Christ").Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference.
Be ready for a written test on The Holy Trinity (you will have to translate dogmatic formulae from Russian into English, in writing).
Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian Jesus Christ. Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction.
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
Your gradebook
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Orthodox Quote of the Week (330) | The gift of words is one of God's greatest gifts. It ennobles man, lifting him above all other creatures. But how this gift is now misused by a corrupt humanity! Safeguard this gift and learn to use it as befits a Christian. Do not judge, do not speak idly. Avoid like fire bad language and seductive conversation. Do not forget the words of our Lord and Saviour: "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned" (Mt. 12:37). Do not indulge in lying. HolyScripture sternly forewarns: "The Lord shall destroy all them which speak a lie" (Ps. 5:4). Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York. Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (4 of 8)
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3 КУРС (к 17.02.2026)
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 28, verses 1-9.
Gospel of St. Mark, 3: 23-27: page 34-35: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...for a demon to cast out demons?").Temple and Worship: Watch a video about Western Rite Orthodoxy (YouTube, 21:02). (More information here.) Be ready to explain what Western Rite Orthodoxy is, reasons for its existence, and your attitude towards it.
Have access to Western Rite Glossary.Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Read through a Timeline of Major Dates for Orthodox / Roman Catholic Relations. Be ready to comment on the events (what relevance do they have to Roman doctrinal errors?).Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 6 from the words "One of the most interesting participants..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 6, section "The schism of the Old Believers" from the beginning until the line.Listening
Listen to Frederica Here and Now: Constructive Arguing (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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1 КУРС (к 19.02.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 8, verses 1-12 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 4-5: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 14 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the words "The Empire through which..." until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "People today..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 17.02.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 22-34.
Gospel of St. Mark, 2: 1-5: page 24-25: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...that he would be healed").Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 124-127 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4, section "The baptism of Russia..." from the beginning" until the line.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (8) (also here)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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МАГИСТРАТУРА 1 КУРС (к 17.02.2026)
"ПРАВОСЛАВИЕ И ИНОСЛАВИЕ В АНГЛИЙСКОМ РЕЛИГИОЗНОМ ДИСКУРСЕ"
Patristic Heritage (writing): Read "Orthodox Quote of the Week" (above), write a short essay on it (requirements for the essay can be found below on this page, in Russian). Post your essay in the FORUM for credit. (Do you see its point? Do you agree with it fully, or in part, or not at all? [Think of examples to prove/disprove it.] Does it express something new to you or does it squarely fit your idea of Christianity? Does anything in your experience relate to it? What practical application, if any, can it have in your life?)Bible Study (OT): Have access in class to the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 1, verses 1-8. See the opening page of Genesis in the 1611 edition for the way it looked when first published.
Comment upon this Bible passage using this FORUM. Some guideline questions are being provided after each excerpt. For ideas and inspiration use Patristic exegesis (e.g. in Russian text or YouTube videos) or English-language Biblehub.com and/or your own personal reflections and response. For a more general secular commentary watch Jordan B. Peterson's Biblical Series (YouTube). His approach can be grasped in a nutshell in this compilation video.Bible Study (NT): Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: pages 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only (including the summary of the chapter).Dogmatic and Comparative Theology: Have access in class to Orthodoxy Quick Reference. Be ready to translate orally from English into Russian the section on the Holy Trinity.Temple and Worship: Have access in class to the book Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church:
Be ready to translate / retell / discuss / answer questions on the Introduction (with "About the Author" section).
Make sure you know the meaning of words and phrases in bold, and how to pronounce them.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) on Ethnicity and Nationalism in Orthodoxy (also here).
Answer Questions on this episode.
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1 КУРС (к 12.02.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 7, verses 11-24 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "John prepared the way of the Lord..." until the end of the section).
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 12-13 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "The Empire through which..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
Your TEXT BANK
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2 КУРС (к 10.02.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 14-21.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "Still one must be grateful..." until the end of the section).Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 124-126 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready for "fill in the blanks" test on Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy"; you will have to fill in the blanks in the text with words and expressions printed in bold type in our website version of the book.
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the words "Cyril died at Rome..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (7) (also here)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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1 КУРС (к 05.02.2026)
Bible Study:
Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 7, verses 1-10 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (until the words "...to proclaim the coming of Christ").
Temple and Worship:
Be ready for a written test on the words from page 11 of the book Orthodox Mysteries.
Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
Be ready to read and translate Chapter 1 from the words "The Empire through which..." until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 05.02.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 21, verses 1-13.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 43-45: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary (until the words "...teaching us not to boast").Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 122-124 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries of Gregory Palamas..." until the end of the chapter.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 4 from the beginning until the line.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (6) (also here)
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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 29.01.2026)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 6, verses 17-22 from the KJV of the Bible.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 1-3: page 13-14: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel only (including the summary of the chapter). Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from pages 9-10 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 29.01.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 27-38.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 40-42: page 22-23: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the Gospel and the commentary.Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 121-122 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line. Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Among the contemporaries of Gregory Palamas..." until the end of the chapter.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (5) (also here)
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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 22.01.2026)
Bible Study: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class Chapter 6, verses 8-16 from the KJV of the Bible.
Read the article CAPITALIZATION OF PRONOUNS RELATING TO DEITY from a series on the language of KJV of the Bible, and be ready to discuss it. Temple and Worship: Be ready for a written test on the words from page 9 of the book Orthodox Mysteries. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to read, translate and discuss Chapter 1 from the beginning until the line.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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2 КУРС (к 22.01.2026)
Biblical Studies: Read, understand, and be ready to read and discuss in class the KJV of the Bible, Chapter 19, verses 14-26.
Gospel of St. Mark, 1: 35-39: page 20-21: be ready to translate orally from English into Russian and backwards the text of the commentary (from the words "For indeed He Himself did not need...").Temple and Worship: Be ready for a test on words from pages 118-120 of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. Church History: Met. Kallistos (Ware) The Orthodox Church
Be ready to retell / answer questions on Chapter 3 , section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "When Orthodox writers use the term..." until the line.Be ready to read and translate Chapter 3, section Two attempts at reunion; the hesychast controversy from the words "Gregory began..." until the line.Listening
Listen to Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Jesus Prayer (4) (also here)
Answer Questions on this episode.
Write two-five original sentences (not necessarily interconnected) that are true for you using any words and collocations from your study material (above) and post them in the TEXT BANK forum. Highlight the words and collocations you use in CAPITALS or bold type.
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