What was the significance of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Greece, the first such papal visit in 1,291 years? Why are people so fascinated in learning about the Orthodox Church, the world’s second largest Christian community?
Explore the fascinating history, theology, and practices that 250 million Orthodox Christians claim as their own, and discover the differences and similarities between Orthodoxy and Catholicism with this incredible series.
The Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian community in the world after the Roman Catholic Church. In this exceptionally well-taught audio course, you will explore the rich history, theology, liturgy, and traditions of Orthodoxy. You will have many “aha” moments as you recognize the differences and similarities between Catholicism and the Eastern Christianity. This series covers the entire odyssey of an ancient church and its faith into the present day. Whether your interests lie in history, theology, ecumenism, or esthetics, you will find this course clear, enjoyable, and hugely interesting.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.
What was the significance of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Greece, the first such papal visit in 1,291 years? Why are people so fascinated in learning about the Orthodox Church, the world’s second largest Christian community?
Explore the fascinating history, theology, and practices that 250 million Orthodox Christians claim as their own, and discover the differences and similarities between Orthodoxy and Catholicism with this incredible series.
The Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian community in the world after the Roman Catholic Church. In this exceptionally well-taught audio course, you will explore the rich history, theology, liturgy, and traditions of Orthodoxy. You will have many “aha” moments as you recognize the differences and similarities between Catholicism and the Eastern Christianity. This series covers the entire odyssey of an ancient church and its faith into the present day. Whether your interests lie in history, theology, ecumenism, or esthetics, you will find this course clear, enjoyable, and hugely interesting.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.
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A Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Institutional Assesment at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Dr. Bouteneff has been lecturing and teaching about Orthodox Christianity for much of his adult life. After he earned his undergraduate degree in music, he received his M.Div. from St Vladimir’s Seminary, and a doctorate and M. Phil. from Oxford University, where he studied under Bishop Kallistos Ware. He has worked for many years in theological dialogue, notably as Executive Secretary for Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches, and has written extensively on Orthodox theology and Orthodox relations with other churches. His theological interests include Christ, the Church, and the Human Person, as well as religion and popular culture. He conceived of and edits the “Foundations” series for SVS Press, to which he has contributed a widely popular volume called Sweeter than Honey: Orthodox Thinking on Dogma and Truth. He is also the author of Beginnings: Ancient Christian Readings of the Biblical Creation Narratives.
Introduction
How and Why We Think Theologically
Scripture
Tradition
Councils and Conciliarity
Ecumenical Councils (325 A.D. to 787 A.D.)
The Church Fathers
Liturgy
Icons
Saints
Jesus Christ
The Holy Trinity
The Holy Spirit
Creation
The Human Person
Mary
Salvation
The Church
Sacraments
Prayer
Asceticism
"Eastern" and "Western" Christianity
Ecumenism
Orthodoxy: The Best Kept Secret in America?
13 reviews for The Orthodox Christian Church: History, Beliefs, and Practices
Rated 5 out of 5
Tania –
superb
Hard to imagine lectures more clear, informative, and engaging to listen to.
As someone born and raised in Orthodoxy, I was most enriched by listening to this series. And because the talks are so well organized and so clearly and straight-forwardly expressed, I have no doubt that they would be just as accessible to a newcomer to Orthodoxy.
Rated 5 out of 5
AJS –
excellent presentation, clear and understandable
The presentation was clear and understandable I am sure that anyone listening to it would gain a good deal of information no matter what denomination they were raised in. I found it especially helpful when pointing out the differences between Eastern and Western Christianity it was done in a very factual manner,that lead to calm contemplation of the differences instead of a manner that could have been confrontational.
The only thing more I could haven personally wished for is possibly twice as many cd’s so that Professor Bouteneff could have delved more deeply into several if not all of the topics.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian O’Donnell, S.J. Wheeling, WV USA –
*
Orthodox Christian Church added to my knowledge of Orthodoxy and gave an understanding of points of conflict with Catholicism. In general the discussion of the theological insights of the Eastern Church deepened my own theological and spiritual reflections.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian –
very informative and thought-provoking
Orthodox Church – very informative and thought-provoking, with different slants on such topics as original sin.
Rated 5 out of 5
Milton E. –
This is an excellent summary
This is an excellent summary of the principle tenets of Eastern Orthodoxy. It is unfortunate that this community is largely unknown by Western Christians other than a few scholars interested in ecumenism. There is much we Christians have in common.
Rated 5 out of 5
Desmond M., NY –
Fall Survey: October 2016
A perspective from outside the Latin point of view was very affirming.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Fall Survey: October 2016
I learned a lot from this course.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian O., WV –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Thought-provoking content well-delivered
Rated 5 out of 5
Gene –
Very informative
The course presents an encompassing view of Orthodoxy, from an Orthodox viewpoint. Examines similarity and difference in belief between the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Very informative and well organized. The presenter is a professor at an Orthodox seminary, and is a polished teacher.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian –
Thought-provoking
Very comprehensive and quite thought-provoking for a Catholic.
Rated 4 out of 5
Anonymous –
Winter Survey: January 2017
One of my favorites was a course on the Orthodox faith. It was only on CD and I would have preferred DVD. It is an excellent course and gave me a better understanding of the Orthodox.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dian O., WV –
Summer Survey: July 2017
Informative, clear, and thought-provoking. Explained certain differences between Western and Eastern Churches (e.g. Original sin
Rated 4 out of 5
Wallace U., PA –
Summer 2018 Survey
It deals with a faith that I was not very familiar with.
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Tania –
superb
Hard to imagine lectures more clear, informative, and engaging to listen to.
As someone born and raised in Orthodoxy, I was most enriched by listening to this series. And because the talks are so well organized and so clearly and straight-forwardly expressed, I have no doubt that they would be just as accessible to a newcomer to Orthodoxy.
AJS –
excellent presentation, clear and understandable
The presentation was clear and understandable I am sure that anyone listening to it would gain a good deal of information no matter what denomination they were raised in. I found it especially helpful when pointing out the differences between Eastern and Western Christianity it was done in a very factual manner,that lead to calm contemplation of the differences instead of a manner that could have been confrontational.
The only thing more I could haven personally wished for is possibly twice as many cd’s so that Professor Bouteneff could have delved more deeply into several if not all of the topics.
Brian O’Donnell, S.J. Wheeling, WV USA –
*
Orthodox Christian Church added to my knowledge of Orthodoxy and gave an understanding of points of conflict with Catholicism. In general the discussion of the theological insights of the Eastern Church deepened my own theological and spiritual reflections.
Brian –
very informative and thought-provoking
Orthodox Church – very informative and thought-provoking, with different slants on such topics as original sin.
Milton E. –
This is an excellent summary
This is an excellent summary of the principle tenets of Eastern Orthodoxy. It is unfortunate that this community is largely unknown by Western Christians other than a few scholars interested in ecumenism. There is much we Christians have in common.
Desmond M., NY –
Fall Survey: October 2016
A perspective from outside the Latin point of view was very affirming.
Anonymous –
Fall Survey: October 2016
I learned a lot from this course.
Brian O., WV –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Thought-provoking content well-delivered
Gene –
Very informative
The course presents an encompassing view of Orthodoxy, from an Orthodox viewpoint. Examines similarity and difference in belief between the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Very informative and well organized. The presenter is a professor at an Orthodox seminary, and is a polished teacher.
Brian –
Thought-provoking
Very comprehensive and quite thought-provoking for a Catholic.
Anonymous –
Winter Survey: January 2017
One of my favorites was a course on the Orthodox faith. It was only on CD and I would have preferred DVD. It is an excellent course and gave me a better understanding of the Orthodox.
Dian O., WV –
Summer Survey: July 2017
Informative, clear, and thought-provoking. Explained certain differences between Western and Eastern Churches (e.g. Original sin
Wallace U., PA –
Summer 2018 Survey
It deals with a faith that I was not very familiar with.