Program-1 outline:

A. Introduction to Orthodox Christian Spirituality
B. Study on Selected Spiritual Writings
C. Prominent Themes of Orthodox Spirituality
D. Orthodox Spirituality and World Religions
E. Contemporary Relevance of Orthodox Spirituality

Syllabus detailed:

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A. Introduction to Orthodox Christian Spirituality (14 hours)
              A.1. Setting the context and Introduction 
              A.2. Characteristics and Christian Spirituality today 
              A.3. Orthodox Eastern Spirituality
                        A.3.1. History & Introduction 
                        A.3.2. Liturgical Spirituality- Sacraments 
                        A.3.3. Spirituality and Art
                        A.3.4. Hospitality as Community building and the vision of unity

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B. Study on Selected Spiritual Writings (8 hours)
             B.1. St. Ephraim 
             B.2. St. Basil the Great 
             B.3. Isaac the Syrian 
             B.4. Gregory of Nyssa 

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C. Prominent Themes of Orthodox Spirituality (8 hours)
             C.1. Silence and Meditation & Theosis

             C.2. Importance of Saints & their contributions 
             C.3. Unseen Spiritual Warfare & Repentance and Reconciliation 
             C.4. Orthodox Spirituality and Ecumenical Movement 

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D. Orthodox Spirituality and World Religions (4 hours)
              D.1. Panel - 1 (Indian origins)
              D.2. Panel - 2 (Semitic origins)
              D.3. Summary Session
E. Contemporary Relevance of Orthodox Spirituality (4 hours)
              E.1. Case Study & Sessions