Interpersonal communication is one of the most basic communication processes. Although it usually involves just two people (dyadic communication), the complexities and dynamics involved are limitless and usually determine the quality of relationships. Recognizing, understanding and effectively responding to these complexities will make us better communicators and, in turn, better managers, employees, diplomats, spouses, and friends. Students …
When the course designation in a syllabus is different from the name of the course in LearnDash, then refer to the name in LearnDash as the accurate and up to date version. The goal of this course is to guide the student to a deeper understanding of the spiritual significance of a disciplined prayer life …
SG 303: Prayer, Spiritual Growth…Understanding Logismoi Read More »
Welcome to our 5-week online course on the historical books and prophets of the Old Testament with Fr. Lawrence Farley! This course will pick up the narrative of the nation of Israel where the last class left off, with Israel conquering the Promised Land. We will continue to examine this narrative from the settlement of …
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 …
A study of missiology in the Orthodox Catholic Church from Biblical times to modern missiological discussions and efforts throughout the world. In addition, missiological types along with evangelism models are used to help create a humble framework for the average layperson. Many resources, including Biblical references, are used to provide as full a picture as …
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 …
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 and also the contemporary work of Archimandrite Sergius Bowyer, the Abbot of St. Tikhon’s Monastery in Pennsylvania. Though this course is designed primarily for personal study and use, we believe …
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 …
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 …
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 …
TH 118: An Orthodox Perspective on the Paranormal Read More »
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, …
Welcome to our 5-week online course on the historical books and prophets of the Old Testament with Fr. Lawrence Farley! This is a for-credit course for students desiring to complete all seven Biblical Studies electives. Please not that the prerequisite for this course is BIB 402: Torah. This course will pick up the narrative of …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
