Available courses

This course will cover Christology in Holy Scripture: the person and mission of Jesus Christ, as well as the emergence of classic Christology and Trinitarian theology within the Church.

 


In this course students will be introduced to the basics of Christian doctrine. It is designed to introduce the student to ways of thinking theologically. It is also designed to help the student more clearly understand Christian teaching by means of learning to respond to criticisms from outside the faith. Topics for the course include the nature and existence of God, cosmology, theodicy, the person of Christ, eschatology, and Christianity and world religions.

Understanding the Old Testament is vital for an orthodox and catholic reading and interpretation of the New Testament and Early Church Fathers. This introductory course gives a preliminary overview of the Old Testament, providing an understanding of its organization, literary genres, formation, and theology. In this course the candidate will develop an historical understanding of the origins of the Hebrew people, and their formation into a national geographical and political entity, as well as the movements of God’s plan of salvation, worked out through the correction and trials of His people. This provides essential context for understanding Jesus, the Early Church, and the New Testament. This course also includes some basic elements of Hebrew (the alphabet, how to use Hebrew lexicons and other tools). It is designed for those who have not have two semesters of Biblical Hebrew.      


The Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke will be examined in terms of their parallels as well as their particular emphasis and audience.  Major themes and theologies will be discussed. 

A study of the main principles and ideas involved in pastoral care, according to the historic understanding of the Church. Emphasis will be placed on pastoral ministry to the sick and dying, pastoral counseling, ministering to those preparing for baptism, confirmation and marriage. Practical supervision of the course will be involved, and coordinated with a supervising priest.

A space for instructors to engage in discussion, share ideas, and request assistance.