Orthodox Christian Education, Publications, and Other Resources.
Directory for Christians and Those Looking to Learn About Orthodoxy From Valid and Church-Approved Sources.
Orthodox Survival Course
Fr. Seraphim Rose and Fr. Herman Podmoshensky taught an Orthodox Survival Course at Platina Monastery in the 1970s. Orthodox Australia offers a free PDF version of the course and all but two lectures on their website and YouTube channel.
Patreon
Several Orthodox bishops, deacons, and clergy offer courses on Patreon. While some content is free, many of these courses require a small monthly subscription of $3-$5.
Orthodox Ethos
Orthodox Ethos requires a minimum $3 monthly contribution to access all content, which includes six online courses:
The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian (Part One) will begin on January 11th, 2022, and commence with 12 lessons (every other week) and 24 weekly Question and Answer sessions (preview of course).
Orthodox Ethos offers free content on YouTube, including past online courses, and a free Podcast.
Deacon Andrei Psarev
Deacon Andrei Psarev manages the ROCOR studies historical website and offers access to current and past courses and materials for $5-$10 monthly.
The ROCOR studies website created by Deacon Psarov offers extensive free content, including articles, videos, photos, research, and interviews covering the history of ROCOR. ROCOR Studies’ YouTube channel has several podcasts that discuss various ROCOR history topics.
Saint Irenaeus House of Orthodox Studies
Saint Irenaeus House of Orthodox Studies (SIHOS, ROCOR Western Rite) offers low-cost Orthodox educational programs, including an M.A. in Orthodox Theology program that the Florida Department of Education accredits, Dept. of Independent Bible Colleges and Universities.
Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America
The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia offers a one-year Catechist program, a three-year Orthodox Studies Diploma, and Diploma in Pastoral Theology. “Students who successfully complete the one-year catechist program may enroll in the second year courses of the Orthodox Studies major. Those who successfully complete both years of coursework will be granted the diploma in Orthodox Studies.”
The estimated costs for each program (including fees):
Catechist Program ($1,100 total, $550 per semester)
Certificate of Orthodox Studies ($4,575 total, $1,143.75 per semester)
The admissions requirements are as follows:
Classical Learning Resource Center
The Classical Learning Resource Center (CLRC)was endorsed by Orthodox Ethos and offers:
Kindergarten, Elementary, and High School students
Advanced Placement courses
Dual enrollment (allowing high school students to earn college credits)
NCAA core educational requirements
Adult classes
Subjects include:
Classical languages (Greek and Latin)
Christian studies
Greek and Norse Mythology
Science, Philosophy, Music, Art, and History courses
Costs range from $200 to around $400 per semester. CLRC offers homeschool guides, tutoring options, and college admissions workshops. Parents attend weekly classes with their students in Kindergarten and elementary-level programs which supplement homeschooling.
Serbian Eastern American Diocese
The Department of Christain Education of the Serbian Eastern Diocese has educational content for teachers and students in preschool through high school.
K-12 and Homeschooling Resources
OCA list of in-person and online Orthodox Education providers:
Free Orthodox Educational Content
Russian Orthodox Tucson
Russian Orthodox Tucson offers a free lecture series on the history of ROCOR.
ROCOR Diocese
Both the Western American Diocese and Eastern American Diocese of ROCOR offer liturgy services, educational videos, and pastoral resources available on their YouTube channel.
ROCOR History Studies:
Online Publications
Russian Faith:
OrthoChristian:
Orthodox Reflections:
Patristic Faith:
Orthodox Publishers and Monastery Stores
Uncut Mountain Press:
Mt. Athos Monastery:
Holy Cross Monastery
St. Demetrious Orthodox Monastery:
Jordanville (Holy Trinity Monastery):
Free Books and Essays
Theosis: The True Purpose of Human Life
Spiritual Guidance from Mt. Athos
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Fr. Seraphim Rose
Ft. Spyridon Bailey
Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn
The Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn Center: A Selection of Solzhenitsyn's Major Articles, Essays, and Speeches
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Devils/Demons, BBC Radio (audio)
Orthodox YouTube Channels
Father Vassilios Papavassiliou
Orthodox Teaching of the Elders