Did you know the Catholic Church is made up of many “churches”? There are many churches in our Church, each with various cultures, liturgies, and expressions of the One True Faith! If your student is interested in “breathing with both lungs” of the Church, have them come to this course to learn about the fullness of the body of Christ.
Special Notes: Course materials are provided free.
Total classes: 12
Duration: 55 minutes per class
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade
Suggested credit: One full semester Theology
Instructor: Inshal Chenet
Course description: This course is designed to help students understand the “two lungs of the church” , the Eastern and Western Rites. Learning about the history, culture, and movements of these churches will help your student have a greater understanding of the Catholic World.
Course outline:
Week 1: Eastern Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox
Week 2: Did Jesus establish one Church?
Week 3: History of the Eastern Churches
Week 4: The Great Schism
Week 5: Many roads to Rome
Week 6: Review for Midterm
Week 7: Byzantine Rites
Week 8: Syrian Rites
Week 9: Latin Rites
Week 10: Why do we have Rites?
Week 11: Unification of the Church
Week 12: Review for Final
Course materials: Readings will be provided FREE by the instructor as PDF files
Homework: Each week, students will be required to read 15-20 pages and take a short answer quiz graded by Mr. Chenet.
- Teacher: Inshal Chenet