Introduction to Orthodoxy (RELG 3017)

Term: Academic Year 2026-2027 Fall

Faculty

	Timothy G. PatitsasShow MyInfo popup for Timothy G. Patitsas
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	Office hours: Monday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Schedule

Tue, 6:30 PM - 8:50 PM (8/31/2026 - 12/17/2026) Location: MAIN MALIO WW

Description

This course introduces students to Orthodox Christianity?s central theological tenets and its most critical historical developments. The course will survey topics such as Orthodox theology, liturgy and ritual, art and culture, the veneration of saints, asceticism and monasticism, prayer and spirituality, as well as issues confronted today by contemporary Orthodoxy.