The Orthodox Faith Course is an 8-week online course for anyone interested in learning the Orthodox faith more deeply. No prior Orthodox faith knowledge is necessary. The course is especially useful for inquirers, catechumens, servants, parents, and parish members who want a clearer foundation in Scripture, doctrine, Church history, sacraments, and Orthodox practice.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:13
Course Format
- No prior Orthodox faith knowledge is necessary.
- The course is offered online as a live-streamed course.
- Each class runs for 8 weeks.
- Students test and advance their knowledge by completing the required quizzes and tests.
- Students use Moodle for course access, materials, and course progress.
What You Will Study
The Orthodox Faith Course strengthens confidence in the Old and New Testaments, Orthodox doctrine, the sacramental life of the Church, and the reason for the hope that is in us. Class materials include detailed presentations and video lessons.
Course Curriculum
Comparative Theology
- Islam and Judaism
- Buddhism and Hinduism
- Orthodoxy vs. Catholicism
- Protestantism
Dogmatics and Patrology
- Salvation, grace, and faith in the Orthodox perspective
- Ante-Nicene Fathers
- Nicene and post-Nicene Fathers
History
- The Church in the apostolic era
- St. Mark and the School of Alexandria
- Martyrdom
- Monasticism
- The Ecumenical Councils
- The Council of Chalcedon
New Testament
- The Four Gospels
- The Book of Acts
- The Pauline Epistles
- The Catholic Epistles
- The Book of Revelation
Old Testament 1
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Genesis
Old Testament 2
- Exodus
- Numbers
- Leviticus
Old Testament 3
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua and Judges
- Elijah
- Ruth and Samuel
- David, Solomon, and the Kings
Old Testament 4
- 1st and 2nd Chronicles
- Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
- The Books of the Major Prophets
- The Books of the Minor Prophets
Rituals
- The sacraments
- Liturgies
- Agpeya and praises
- Church architecture
- Priestly vestments
Spirituality and Reliability of the Bible
- Serving God
- Spiritual leadership
- The call for service
- The foundation of service
- The reliability and origins of the Bible
Scripture
- Reliability and origins of the Bible
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Major Prophets, and Minor Prophets
- The Four Gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, Catholic Epistles, and Revelation
Doctrine and History
- Salvation, grace, and faith from the Orthodox perspective
- Ante-Nicene, Nicene, and post-Nicene fathers
- The apostolic era, St. Mark, the School of Alexandria, martyrdom, monasticism, the Ecumenical Councils, and the Council of Chalcedon
- Comparative theology with Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholicism, and Protestantism
Rituals and Sacraments
- The sacraments
- Liturgies
- Agpeya and praises
- Church architecture
- Priestly vestments
Spirituality and Service
- Serving God
- Spiritual leadership
- The call for service
- The foundation of service
- Giving a defense for the hope within us
Moodle Access
Students log in through Moodle for course access. If you do not already have a Moodle account, course registration can be used to begin that process.
Orthodox Faith Course Registration
Please complete the form below to register for the Orthodox Faith Course. If you do not have a Moodle account, this registration will also be used to begin creating your account.
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