This unit introduces the study of the foundations and characteristics of the spiritual life from an Orthodox Christian perspective. The unit deals with such issues as the relationship between orthodox doctrine, the sacraments and spiritual life. The unit also covers themes such as the relation between divine grace and human struggle; prayer, sin, forgiveness and repentance; purity of heart, discipleship, fellowship and service, sanctification, saints and holiness, asceticism, virginity and monasticism. Every theme starts with a Biblical introduction and foundation and includes selected readings from the patristic and ascetic tradition.
Unit code: DS1809A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Spirituality
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe the key characteristics of spiritual life from an Orthodox perspective |
2. | Contrast and compare spiritual life within the Orthodox tradition from other Christian traditions |
3. | Explain the Biblical foundations of some of the key patristic and ascetic texts on spiritual life in the studied theme |
Articles and lecture notes, video lectures and online discussion forums
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Major Essay - 1500 words |
1500 | 40.0 |
Oral Presentation | Presentation Equivalent to 1500 words |
1500 | 40.0 |
Essay | 250 word reflection paper |
250 | 5.0 |
Essay | 250 word reflection paper |
250 | 5.0 |
Essay | 250 word reflection paper |
250 | 5.0 |
Essay | 250 word reflection paper |
250 | 5.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:46:23 +1100