Course curriculum

Course Duration: June 24th - July 19th 2024

    1. Summer Course: Exploring the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

    2. Class Rules

    1. Week 1: Monday - The Existence of God

    2. Week 1: Monday - Discussion Questions

    3. Week 1: Monday - Quiz

    4. Week 1: Wednesday - The Purpose of the Bible

    5. Week 1: Wednesday - Discussion Questions

    6. Week 1: Wednesday - Quiz

    7. Week 1: Friday - Understanding Faith

    8. Week 1: Friday - Discussion Questions

    9. Week 1: Friday - Quiz

    1. Week 2: Monday -The Triune God

    2. Week 2: Monday - Discussion Questions

    3. Week 2: Monday - Quiz

    4. Week 2: Wednesday - The Message of the Old Testament

    5. Week 2: Wednesday - Discussion Questions

    6. Week 2: Wednesday - Quiz

    7. Week 2: Friday - No Class (July 4th Weekend)

    1. Week 3: Monday - Christ, the Savior of the World

    2. Week 3: Monday - Discussion Questions

    3. Week 3: Monday - Quiz

    4. Week 3: Wednesday - The Message of the New Testament

    5. Week 3: Wednesday - Discussion Questions

    6. Week 3: Wednesday - Quiz

    7. Week 3: Friday - The Virtue of Hope

    8. Week 3: Friday - Discussion Questions

    9. Week 3: Friday - Quiz

    1. Week 4: Monday - The Need to Worship Christ

    2. Week 4: Monday - Discussion Questions

    3. Week 4: Monday - Quiz

    4. Week 4: Wednesday - Learning How to Read the Bible

    5. Week 4: Wednesday - Discussion Questions

    6. Week 4: Friday - The Expression of Love

    7. Week 4: Friday - Discussion Questions

    8. Week 4: Friday - Quiz

About this course

  • 35 lessons
  • (Ages 9-11): 5:00 - 6:30PM EST
    (Ages 12-16): 7:00 - 8:30PM EST
  • Live Zoom Sessions:
    Monday
    Wednesday
    Friday
  • Start Date: June 24th

Course Objectives

By the end of the "Summer Course: Exploring the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church" course, students are expected to:

  • Students will be able to articulate the fundamental beliefs of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, including the nature of God, the Trinity, and Christology.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique Ethiopian Orthodox biblical canon, including the additional books recognized by the Church and the interpretive traditions unique to this faith.

  • Understand the historical development of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, its traditions, liturgies, and its place within the broader context of Christianity.

  • Experience and reflect on the Ethiopian Orthodox liturgical worship and sacramental life to appreciate its spiritual significance and communal importance.

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