Themes in Orthodox Theology (DOGM 7120)

Term: Academic Year 2026-2027 Fall

Faculty

	Philip ZymarisShow MyInfo popup for Philip Zymaris
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Schedule

Thu, 9:10 AM - 11:30 AM (8/31/2026 - 12/17/2026) Location: MAIN CLASS 223

Description

This class will cover the basic principles of Orthodox theology with a heavy emphasis on Orthodox anthropology. Orthodox Christian theology and anthropology are essentially the same because God has revealed himself in human history as a human being. It is therefore impossible to distinguish where theology starts and anthropology ends. The only God we know is the God we have encountered in the crucified and risen one, and this, according to scripture and the early Church experience, is the starting point for all theology. This class will explore key tenets of the Orthodox faith through this lens employing scripture, the liturgical tradition and the writings of theologians, ancient and more recent.