Whether you know nothing at all about Orthodoxy or are an expert is some area of Eastern Christian studies, there is always more to learn! Toronto has some excellent resources for those wishing to know more about the Orthodox faith, from Bible studies to university-level classes. If you know of any other long-term or ongoing classes, or educational events, please let us know!
- Eastern Orthodox Studies at Trinity College:
- During the Fall 2009 term, there are two courses offered at Trinity College, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
- Early Fathers/Mothers: Eastern Thought, Doctrine and Theology to 431 (Tuesdays)
- Prof. Maria-Fotini Poulidoulis-Kapsalis
http://www.tst.edu/academic/course/eastern-christian-thought-431-2
- Prof. Maria-Fotini Poulidoulis-Kapsalis
- For more information, contact eastorthodox@trinity.utoronto.ca
- Re-Cathechism – Becoming Like Jesus
- An English Bible Study at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
- 7pm, 30 Thorncliffe Park Dr., Toronto, 416-425-2485, stdemetriostoronto@gmail.com
- Everyone is welcome! (and free babysitting)
- Thurs, Oct 8, 2009 – Thinking like Jesus
- Thurs, Oct 22, 2009 – Offering like Jesus
- Thurs, Nov 5, 2009 – Praying like Jesus
- Thurs, Nov 19, 2009 – Loving like Jesus
- Thurs, Dec 3, 2009 – Becoming like Jesus
- Byzantine Music 101
- An introductory class in Byzantine music – Want to be more involved during the Liturgy? Interested in learning byzantine music, the music used for worship services in the Greek Orthodox Church? Thinking of becoming a chanter or chantress at your Parish Church?
- St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Thorncliffe Park Dr., 415-425-2485, stdemetriostoronto@gmail.com
- Thursdays, 5:30-7pm, $15 book cost,
- All are welcome
- Icon classes at St. Vladimir Institute:
- Intensive hands-on Byzantine-style icon writing course led by iconographer Olexa Mezentsev. Write your own icon using the ancient technique of egg tempera in just ten weeks.
- http://www.stvladimir.ca/current-programs_191.htm (scroll down the page)
- Bridges at St. Silouan the Athonite Mission Parish – http://www.stsilouan.org/Services.html
- Run by Fr. Roberto Ubertino, these study classes which are open to all are held on Wednesday evenings, at 6:55pm, in the basement of St. John the Compassionate Mission, and are normally followed by Compline, the evening prayer service of the Orthodox church. The classes study various topics during the year. See their website for the current theme.
- Another of their educational initiatives is the Lived Theology School, a residential school intended for those who wish to immerse themselves in a life of Orthodox mission for a year.
- St. Silouan’s is located at St. John the Compassionate Mission, a non-profit drop-in centre and community for people in need.
- Apostle Paul Bookstore Weekly Homilies:
- Held on Wednesday evenings at Apostle Paul Bookstore
- For more information call (416) 466-0301.
- The Malcove Collection - http://www.utac.utoronto.ca/content/view/18/36/
- This exhibit of icons and other religious items is located in the University of Toronto Art Centre, and includes artefacts from Byzantium, and post-Byzantium, as well a large collection of icons from the 16th to the 20th century, and several Coptic frescoes.
