Program 1 : Introduction to Orthodox Christian Spirituality

​​A. Introduction to 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

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Program 2 : Introduction to the Study of Holy Sacraments

A. Introduction to Sacramental Living

B. Holy Baptism & Chrismation

C. Holy Qurbana

D. Holy Matrimony

E. Holy Orders

F. Holy Confession

G. Holy Unction

H. Sacramental Hymnology & Textual Review