Description
The goal of this course is to explore the ethos or phronema of the Orthodox Christian Church. According to Fr. George Nicozisn, phronema is not merely the external forms of Orthodoxy, vestments, icons, candles, incense, etc.?but its inner spirit, its way of thinking, its way of living. Phronema is the lived life of an Orthodox Christian within and without the church. Students will explore the rich ethos of the Orthodox Church through readings and in conversation with Holy Cross faculty and selected alumni. One of the goals of the course is for students to make connections between the phronema of the church and their own vocational goals and aspirations as they prepare for further theological study and ministerial preparation.