The Byzantine Church and Its Influence
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Byzantine Church
Overview of the Byzantine Church, its significance, and scope of the course

Module #2
The Early Christian Church
The birth of Christianity, the Apostolic Age, and the early Christian communities

Module #3
The Rise of Constantinople
The foundation of Constantinople, its significance as the new capital of the Roman Empire, and the role of Emperor Constantine

Module #4
The Ecumenical Councils
The importance of the Ecumenical Councils (Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon) in shaping the Byzantine Churchs theology and doctrine

Module #5
The Development of Byzantine Theology
The contributions of key theologians such as Origen, Athanasius, and the Cappadocian Fathers to Byzantine theology

Module #6
The Byzantine Liturgy
The evolution of the Byzantine liturgy, its characteristics, and significance in Orthodox worship

Module #7
The Iconoclastic Controversy
The debate over the use of icons in worship, the Iconoclastic period, and the eventual Triumph of Orthodoxy

Module #8
Byzantine Monasticism
The rise of monasticism in the Byzantine Church, its significance, and influential figures such as St. John Climacus

Module #9
The Patriarchate of Constantinople
The role of the Patriarchate of Constantinople in the Byzantine Church, its privileges, and relationships with other churches

Module #10
The Byzantine Church and the State
The complex relationship between the Byzantine Church and the imperial state, including caesaropapism and the role of the emperor

Module #11
The Missionary Work of the Byzantine Church
The missionary efforts of the Byzantine Church, including the conversion of Slavic peoples and the spread of Christianity to Eastern Europe

Module #12
The Schism of 1054
The events leading up to the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western churches, and its consequences

Module #13
Byzantine Church Architecture and Art
The characteristics of Byzantine church architecture, mosaics, and icons, and their significance in Orthodox worship

Module #14
The Crusades and the Byzantine Church
The impact of the Crusades on the Byzantine Church, including the sack of Constantinople and the Latin Empire

Module #15
The Palaeologan Renaissance
The cultural and theological renewal of the Byzantine Church during the Palaeologan dynasty (1261-1453)

Module #16
The Fall of Constantinople and the Ottoman Period
The conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans, the subsequent decline of the Byzantine Church, and its survival under Ottoman rule

Module #17
The Legacy of the Byzantine Church
The enduring influence of the Byzantine Church on Eastern Orthodox Christianity, including its liturgy, theology, and art

Module #18
The Byzantine Church and the Reformation
The response of the Byzantine Church to the Protestant Reformation, and its impact on Orthodox-Protestant relations

Module #19
The Ecumenical Movement and Orthodox-Catholic Relations
The modern ecumenical movement and its impact on relations between the Orthodox and Catholic churches

Module #20
The Byzantine Church and National Identity
The role of the Byzantine Church in shaping national identities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Module #21
The Byzantine Church and Culture
The influence of the Byzantine Church on literature, art, music, and philosophy in Eastern Europe and beyond

Module #22
The Byzantine Church and the Modern World
The challenges and opportunities facing the Orthodox Church in the modern world, including secularization and globalization

Module #23
The Byzantine Church and Social Justice
The social and ethical teachings of the Byzantine Church, and their implications for contemporary social justice issues

Module #24
The Byzantine Church and Interfaith Dialogue
The Byzantine Churchs engagement with other faiths, including Judaism, Islam, and Eastern religions

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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The Byzantine Church and Its Influence ( 25 Modules )

The Byzantine Church and Its Influence
( 25 Modules )