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 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:50 P.M. ET. Please join Fr. Christopher Flesoras for this 3-credit college-level course, offered synchronously online to learners from around the globe.

Registration is now open and will close on January 16, 2024. Qualified applicants will be accepted to the class on a first-come, first-served basis. Our small class sizes allow plenty of interaction between the instructor and students. Classes begin on January 16 and continue through May 13.

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).