Roots of Orthodox Missions (RELG 4460)

Term: Academic Year 2011-2012 Spring

Faculty

Schedule

Thu, 2:10 PM - 4:30 PM (1/18/2012 - 5/18/2012) Location: MAIN CLASS 114

Description

We will look at the roots of Orthodox missions from a detailed biblical, theological, and historical perspective. From this course we will see how the missionary mind and mandate should be a central part of our identity as Orthodox Christians. We will study Old Testament passages, Christ?s life and teachings related to missions, and a look at the early Church, especially St. Paul?s life and writings. We will discuss our overall theological tradition and study aspects which emphasize the centrality of missions. Finally, we will do a survey of Orthodox missionaries throughout the centuries, seeing how their methods and witness reflect the overall Orthodox ethos.