Certificate in Eastern Christian Studies

Compulsory course (9 credits)

• THO1307 Understanding the Bible
• THO2130 Foundations of Eastern Christian Theology
• THO2131 General Introduction to the Eastern Churches

Optional courses (21 credits)

3 credits from:

• THO3160 Pentateuch and Historical Books
• THO3161 Gospel Interpretation – Mark

18 credits from:

• THO2137 Selected Topics in Eastern Christian Thought
• THO2138 Selected Topics in Eastern Christian History
• THO2144 Selected Topics in Eastern Christian Spirituality
• THO2306 Selected Topics in Eastern Christian Liturgy/ Sacraments
• THO3167 History of the Church: The First Five Centuries
• THO3301 Hermeneutics and Exegesis in Eastern Christianity
• THO3303 The Seven Ecumenical Councils in Eastern Christian Tradition
• THO3305 Eastern Christianity and the Encounter with World Religions
• THO3308 Patristic Moral Tradition
• THO3309 Contemporary Moral Issues in Eastern Theology
• THO3315 Eastern Christian Doctrine II: Salvation, Humanity, the Church and Eschatology
• THO3316 Ecclesiology and East-West Ecumenism
• THO3317 History of the Ukrainian Church
• THO3318 Eastern Christian Spirituality
• THO3319 Eastern Christian Doctrine I: Trinity, Christ and Holy Spirit
• THO3322 Byzantine Eucharistic Liturgies
• THO3323 Canonical Tradition of the Christian East
• THO3324 Introduction to Eastern Christian Ethics
• THO3325 Theology and Spirituality of Icons
• THO3328 The Holy Mysteries: Byzantine Sacraments
• THO3338 Byzantine Liturgical Celebration
• THO3347 Byzantine Liturgy of the Hours and Liturgical Year

or courses in Eastern Christian Studies approved by the Faculty.<br