Courses
OBSERVER – BIB 402: Torah
Welcome to our 5-week online course on the Torah with Fr. Stephen de Young! This course will cover the first five books of the Bible, known as the Torah or Pentateuch. While this section of Scripture is commonly called the “Law,” much of these books consist of narrative. We will discuss this narrative from the …
TH 410: Missiology
Students are required to have an electronic journal that contains all of their notes for every content assignment in the course. There is a required minimum of one paragraph of notes per hour spent on a content assignment. The journal will be submitted in the Lesson Five Quiz when the course is completed. Each week, …
LDR 308: Alignment
God desires that we become one as He is One. God works through leaders to make this happen, both in and outside of formal Church settings. However, leadership is about more than manipulation and the exercise of authority. Good leaders have a motivating vision and know the people they serve well enough to gain their …
SG 102: Humility and Spiritual Guidance
This course derives from selected portions of a classic of ascetic theology first published by the Italian monk Laurence Scupoli in 1589 as Spiritual Combat. Though this course is designed primarily for personal study and use, we believe significant value can be gained by its use by small groups studying together. Therefore the questions are …
COM 301: Public Speaking
This course concerns the study and practice of delivering an effective, expressive, confident, and clearly communicated speech. Students will write and present their own speech while building strong techniques for speaking in public. The course will also address nerves, and equip the student with tools to calm anxieties associated with public speaking. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT …
HUM 103: American Civic Religion
Welcome to our 5-week online course! This American Civic Religion course will introduce you to the elements, history, and piety patterns in American Religion so that you can engage in public discourse with discernment about your own faith and public piety. You will learn new historical elements of American Civic Religion each week, and you …
TH 118: An Orthodox Perspective on the Paranormal
Course Description This course will delve into the various spiritual trends that often permeate our culture and will provide an Orthodox Christian pastoral response to such movements. From pop culture ghost hunting, the use of psychic devices to folk remedies for paranormal issues, this course will examine how such spiritual pursuits are entrapments instead of …
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PAT 301: Patristic Survey
Patristics 301 has been developed for the non-Orthodox student as well as the Orthodox Christian seeking a deeper knowledge of their own tradition. Its content is the mixture of a broad survey and some detailed introduction to the development of Orthodox Christian Trinitarian Theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Eschatology, Prayer & Spirituality (including monasticism and asceticism), Iconography, …
HIST 301: Church History
Church History 301 has been developed for the non-Orthodox student as well as the Orthodox Christian seeking a deeper knowledge of their own tradition. Its content is a mixture of a broad survey and detailed introduction to the development of the Orthodox Churches in terms of history, faith, and worship. This course starts with the …
HIST 101: Pentecost to 313
This course is a chronological study, progressing from the Ascension of Christ through the period of growth and persecution until the legalization of Christianity with the Edict of Milan in 313 AD. In addition to following the activities of the apostles, course material provides data on the context within which the Church was established, grew, …
PC 102: Directed Practicum
To graduate from this program, students must complete four projects, one in each module. These projects should demonstrate the leadership skills and knowledge gained through the program, and should be implemented in the student’s home parish. Before beginning a project, students must submit their topic to the course professor for approval, and must also receive …
PC 302: Directed Practicum
To graduate from this program, students must complete four projects, one in each module. These projects should demonstrate the leadership skills and knowledge gained through the program, and should be implemented in the student’s home parish. Before beginning a project, students must submit their topic to the course professor for approval, and must also receive …
OBSERVER – BIB 401: Introduction to the Bible in the Orthodox Church
Welcome to our 5-week online course where you can observe the live courses. Assuming no technical difficulties, a recording of each session will be posted in this classroom. In this course as an Observer (per location), you will not interact with the professor and students. You will only be able to observe.
ENG 103: Academic Writing & Research
Welcome to our 5-week online course! This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve a specific goal or gain a deeper understanding of a particular topic. Throughout the course, you will be exposed to a variety of information and resources that will help you to learn and …
BIB 402: Torah
Welcome to our 5-week online course on the Torah with Fr. Stephen de Young! This is a for-credit course for students desiring to complete all seven Biblical Studies electives. Please note that the prerequisite for this course is BIB 401: Introduction to the Bible in the Orthodox Church. This course will cover the first five …
BIB 401: Introduction to the Bible in the Orthodox Church
Welcome to our 5-week online Introduction to the Bible. This is a for-credit course for students desiring to complete all seven electives. Each week, you will receive a set of readings and an assignment to submit a written essay. The readings and the essay are designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills needed …
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LDR 306: Administration and Management
Welcome to our 5-week online course! This is a course designed to introduce the student to the concepts, principles, challenges and rewards of leadership in the field of management. Each week, you will be provided with a set of learning objectives, and readings The readings and the essay are designed to help you acquire the …
