Orthodox
Learning
Institute
(legal name pending)
“Jesus
said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one
comes to the Father except through
BROCHURE and REGISTRATION Information!!!
NEW Classes Starting: Jan29/Feb05, 2007!
Open Enrollment Program
Classes now forming continuously! Courses will begin when individual, required
class sizes are met.
OCTOBER courses are NOW accepting new student registrations
(open seats remaining):
ORTH01 (15)
SACR01 (15)
MARK01 (15)
GRTF01 (15)
Registrations ALWAYS
Accepted!
Due
to maximum class sizes, it may become necessary to place new registrants on a
waiting list for the next available group.
While Orthodox Learning will make every effort to place participants
into an active section within four (4) weeks – some group’s starting dates may
be unavoidably delayed up to eight (8) weeks after registration (holy days,
Lenten seasons, vacations, facilitator availability, etc).
Courses Offered
|
Course Name |
Course Availability |
Length (weeks) |
Adult Version |
Student Version |
Class Format |
Registration Fee/Student |
|
Overview of Orthodoxy |
Feb12, 2007 |
6 |
ORTH01 |
sORTH01 |
Online |
$79.00/adult $69.00/student |
|
Gospel of Mark |
Feb05, 2007 |
8 |
MARK01 |
sMARK01 |
Online |
$119.00/adult $99.00/student |
|
Sacraments of the Church |
Feb19, 2007 |
6 |
SACR01 |
SSACR01 |
Online |
$79.00/adult $69.00/student |
|
Great Feasts |
Feb05, 2007 |
6 |
GRTF01 |
sGRTF01 |
Online |
$79.00/adult $119.00/student |
|
Parables I |
Fall, 2007 |
12 |
PARA01 |
sPARA01 |
Online |
$149.00/adult $119.00/student |
Unless
otherwise indicated, all registration fees are per participant and are payable
in US dollars
Group
rates are available. Discounts when
taking multiple classes may apply, call for more information.
Classes:
Adult
These classes are designed for community leaders, educators, religious leaders, parents, youth workers, and others interested in learning more about the Holy Orthodox Christian Faith. Non-Orthodox participants are always welcome!
Each class is conducted entirely ONLINE. Each week is a new lesson. Format includes lecture notes, discussions, readings, quizzes, interactive activities, etc. ALL courses remain active 24/7, except for noted website maintenance times.
ADULT
registration and course information
Classes:
Student Programs
These courses have been designed for all High School students
(ages 12-18) interested in learning more about the Holy Orthodox Faith. Once again, Non-Orthodox participants are
always welcome.
Each class is
conducted entirely ONLINE. Each week is a new
lesson. Format includes lecture notes,
discussions, readings, quizzes, interactive activities, etc. ALL courses remain active 24/7, except
for noted website maintenance times.
STUDENT
registration and course information
Course Outlines
ORTHO01: Overview of Orthodoxy
This
course will explore the meaning/symbolism associated with many of the common
practices in use in our parishes today.
In addition, it will also reflect on the history and development of
these traditions.
Week1: Overview & Church Architecture
Week2: Church Art &
The Cross
Week3: The Divine Liturgy
Week4: Holy Scripture
& Tradition
Week5: The Ecumenical
Councils
Week6: Holy Fathers &
Saints
MARK01: Gospel of Mark
This
program is intended to serve as an online bible study – complete with study notes,
readings, reflections, and ongoing discussion topics. It can be used as a standalone module, or in
conjunction with already existing activities (where appropriate).
Week1: Overview & Chapter 1-2
Week2: Chapters: 3-4
Week3: Chapters: 5-6
Week4: Chapters: 7-8
Week5: Chapters: 9-10
Week6: Chapters: 11-12
Week7: Chapters: 13-14
Week8: Chapters: 15-16
SACR01: Sacraments of the Orthodox Church
This class is designed to review the meaning behind the
Church’s Sacraments, to reflect upon the rites used, and to consider their
implications in today’s contemporary society.
Week1: Overview
Week2: Baptism & Chrismation
Week3: Holy Communion & Repentance (Confession)
Week4: Marriage
Week5: Ordination
Week6: Holy Unction & Summary
GRTF01: Great
Feasts of the Orthodox Church
An introduction to the twelve (12) Great
Feasts of the Orthodox Church.
Each feast is studied from the historical, theological, and iconographic
perspectives.
Week1: Overview
Nativity of the Mother of God
Elevation of the Cross
Week2: Presentation
of the Mother of God
Nativity
of Our Lord & Saviour
Week3: Epiphany (Theophany)
Presentation
of Our Lord
Week4: Annunciation
Palm
Sunday
Week5: Ascension
Pentecost
Week6: Transfiguration
Dormition of the Mother of God
PARA01: Parables
of the Orthodox Church
Selected parables will be reviewed each week.
Special Class Sections
Special class sections are available for specific groups or organizations, choosing to participate at the same time. Minimum group size is 15, and group pricing may apply. Please call for more information.
Speaker Info
Most courses are also available with a ‘live’ format – for presentations during coffee hours, seminars, retreats, lecture series, etc. Please call for more information.
Articles & Information
News & Press Releases
May 9,
2006: NEWSLETTER: Center for Orthodox Christian Education (May,
2006)
June 5,
2006: NEWSLETTER: Office
of Religious Education (June, 2006)
June 7,
2006: BROCHURE:
Pentecost
June 9, 2006: NEWSLETTER: Center for Orthodox Christian Education (June, 2006)
Aug 05, 2006: BROCHURE: Transfiguration
This Pan-Orthodox educational service is intended for the private use of class participants,
and is not affiliated with any specific Orthodox jurisdiction
For more
information, or to answer any questions you might have, please contact:
Rev. Deacon Joseph Kreta
