Introduction to Orthodoxy
Registration is now open for this online, synchronous 3-credit course from Jan 16 - May 13, 2026
Discover the Depth of the Orthodox Faith
You are invited to enroll in an accredited course on the foundations of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which will be offered weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:50 P.M. ET. Please join Dr. Eve Tibbs for this 3-credit college-level course, offered synchronously online to learners from around the globe. Qualified applicants will be accepted to the class on a first-come, first-served basis. Auditors are also welcome. Please inquire in the form on the right side and note your preference of taking the course for credit or to audit it.
Course Description
This course introduces students to Orthodox Christianity by surveying Orthodox theology, liturgy, the sacraments and rituals, art and culture, the veneration of saints, asceticism and monasticism, prayer, and spirituality. In addition to course readings, students will follow the daily Scripture readings and feasts and create/build upon daily devotions. The course is at once a study and practice of Orthodox Christianity: “A theologian is one who truly prays, and one who prays is truly a theologian” (Saint Evagrius).
Registration and Admission
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Course Application that collects contact information
- A transcript (unofficial, ok).
- If this is your first course at HCHC, a brief meeting with our Admissions Counselor for the Open Learning Program.
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Instructor Bio
Dr. Eve Tibbs is an Affiliate Professor of Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, where she teaches Historical Theology, Systematic Theology, and Eastern Orthodox Theology. Her research and teaching interests include: the Holy Trinity and Personhood, Ecclesiology, Early Church History, and Doctrinal Development.
Dr. Tibbs is a member of the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches, representing the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Course Facts
- Course Delivery: online/synchronous delivery through Canvas and Zoom
- Time of Class: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 7:50 PM ET.
- Dates of the Semester: Tuesdays, January 16, through the end of final exams on May 13. View Our Academic Calendar
- Course Size: To preserve the character of the Hellenic College education, enrollment will be limited.