BYZANTINE FORMATION AND
ENRICHMENT Courses
the catalog of formation and Enrichment Courses offered at All Saints
Books or Textbooks are never a requirement for any of our courses. Each class within each course, the instructor will provide handouts and resources to enhance and reinforce the concept or topic presented in the class. However, there may be courses in which books will help enrich your experience in the course. Some of those who have taken several courses find the book or books helpful and fruitful. The instructor will present the book or books to you, and provide an avenue in which you can purchase the book or books for the specific course prior to the beginning of the course. As always if you need assistance with resources or books in regards to a particular course being offered at the time, please do not hesitate to talk to Father Steven after Divine Services or contact the office for further details or information. Thank you so much! We at All Saints hope you find these courses fruitful and beneficial in your journey to sainthood!
Introduction to Early Christian Worship
This course will provide an introduction to the worship of the Early Christians in the various parts of the Christian World.
The booklist for this course:
1. Early Christian Worship by Paul Bradshaw
Byzantine Basics and More I and II
These courses are an opportunity to grow in our faith and provide a brief introduction into the Byzantine Church. Each course comprises of four to five classes each.
Foundations of Byzantine Spirituality
This course focuses on the beginnings and cultural influences of Byzantine Spirituality.
Journeying Through the Book of Wisdom with King Solomon
This course, we will discover the beauty and elegance of the Book of Wisdom. We will read, learn, and discuss the scripture passages we read.
Current Events and Issues
This course comprises of five classes in total. Each class will have a different current event or issue presented with the Church’s teaching on the subject. The class will then talk and share about how to speak the Truth into the world today regarding the specific event or issue presented in class.
Journeying with the Prophet Isaiah
This course will focus on the background of the Book of Isaiah along with reading and reflecting from passages from the Book of Isaiah.
The Holy Mysteries in the Early Church
This course will focus on how the Holy Mysteries were administered in the Early Christian Church throughout the world.
The booklist for this course:
1. Early Christian Worship by Paul Bradshaw
More courses will be advertised and offered in the near future. Please stay tuned and check back to see the new courses being offered throughout the year and beyond.
If you have a question, comment, or desire to have a course on a particular topic or subject please contact the office by email. Thank you so much!!