Orthodox Xtn Ch:history/Thlgy

Catalog description

Taught by GTU. This course is an introductory survey of the history and theology of the Orthodox Christian Church. Beginning with the Church's pre-Byzantine roots, the course will sketch the development of Orthodox Christianity through the Christological, Trinitarian, and iconoclastic controversies. Historical inquiry will be given to topics such as sin, salvation, and eschatology, as well as Byzantine art, music, and liturgy. The course combines lecture and seminar formats. Evaluation based on classroom participation, one short paper, a classroom presentation, and a final synthesis paper.