New Unit published 8th May
The Discovering Orthodoxy online catechesis has just published a unit considering if the Evidence for Jesus.
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Introduction
In this introductory unit Father Peter Farrington describes the structure of the course material, and H.E. Metropolitan Seraphim speaks about the value of catechesis, or spiritual instruction.
A short essay considers some of the thoughts of St Cyril of Jerusalem in regard to catechesis, while a brief Bible Study invites students to consider the necessary aspect of study as part of the Orthodox Christian life.
What is Faith?
In this unit Father Peter Farrington invites us to consider the nature of Christian Faith. It is often parodied as belief without reason or a naive trust in myths and legends. On the contrary the Christian faith is something reasonable, grounded in experience and evidence.
Is it necessary to have faith to be able to benefit from an Orthodox catechesis? Father Peter describes the different varieties and degrees of faith, and finds the beginning of faith in the desire to know God.
Evidence for God
In this unit Father Peter Farrington considers whether science requires an atheistic point of view, or whether it is possible and reasonable to engage in scientific studies while also believing that there is an intelligent and purposeful creator.
The unit also considers the variety of scientific evidence which allows scientists to consider that the existence of God makes most sense.
Beginning with .. Church History
In this unit H.E. Metropolitan Seraphim of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate will be introducing the study of Church History as a necessary aspect of our catechesis.
It is we look back to the life of the Church that we learn how to live in the present and with hope for the future.
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Introduction
These introductory modules help us to examine some of the basic aspects of the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Introducing Discovering Orthodoxy - Register/Login to view Unit
In this introductory unit Father Peter Farrington describes the structure of the course material, and H.E. Metropolitan Seraphim speaks about the value of catechesis, or spiritual instruction.
A short essay considers some of the thoughts of St Cyril of Jerusalem in regard to catechesis, while a brief Bible Study invites students to consider the necessary aspect of study as part of the Orthodox Christian life.
What is Faith? - Register/Login to view Unit
In this unit Father Peter Farrington invites us to consider the nature of Christian Faith. It is often parodied as belief without reason or a naive trust in myths and legends. On the contrary the Christian faith is something reasonable, grounded in experience and evidence.
Is it necessary to have faith to be able to benefit from an Orthodox catechesis? Father Peter describes the different varieties and degrees of faith, and finds the beginning of faith in the desire to know God.
Evidence for God - Register/Login to view Unit
In this unit Father Peter Farrington considers whether science requires an atheistic point of view, or whether it is possible and reasonable to engage in scientific studies while also believing that there is an intelligent and purposeful creator.
The unit also considers the variety of scientific evidence which allows scientists to consider that the existence of God makes most sense.
Evidence for Jesus? - Register/Login to view Unit
In this unit Father Peter Farrington considers the evidence from within the Scriptures, from the writings of early Christian authors, and from other non-Christian sources which points to the existence of Jesus Christ as a unique figure rooted in history.
Church History
Units on Church History will be published here in due course
Beginning with ... Church History - Register/Login to view Unit
In this unit H.E. Metropolitan Seraphim of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate introduces the study of Church History as a necessary aspect of our catechesis.
It is as we look back to the life of the Church that we learn how to live in the present and with hope for the future.
Spirituality
Units on Spirituality will be published here in due course
The Bible
Units on the Bible will be published here in due course
Are the Gospels reliable? - Register/Login to view Unit
n this unit Father Peter Farrington considers whether the Gospels can be considered as reliable witnesses to the life of Christ, and therefore a solid basis for considering the Christian Faith. He draws on historic documents and modern research to show that the Gospels can be trusted.
Doctrine
Units on Orthodox Doctrine will be published here in due course