Description
This five-week course, led by Dr. Zachary Porcu, author of Journey to Reality: Sacramental Life in a Secular Age, invites participants to explore a profound shift in worldview essential to understanding Orthodox Christianity. Instead of focusing solely on doctrine or practice, Dr. Porcu will guide you through the transformative process of moving from a secular mindset to a sacramental way of seeing the world—embracing reality in its fullest, as the Orthodox faith reveals.
Each week, Dr. Porcu will deliver an insightful lecture followed by an open discussion, providing space for questions, reflections, and community engagement. Designed to resonate with Western Christians, those new to faith, and anyone seeking a deeper, holistic view of life, this course illuminates the path to living in harmony with the sacramental nature of reality. Join us to experience a journey of discovery that goes beyond intellectual understanding, inviting you to see and live in reality as it truly is.
Instructor
Dr. Zachary Porcu has worked in various roles as a theologian, including as a professor of theology and history at the University of Saint Katherine in San Marcos, California. He has a PhD in church history from the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, with additional degrees in philosophy, humanities, and Classics (Greek and Latin). You can follow his publications and talks at ZacharyPorcu.com.
Course Modules
Module I: Religion, God, and the Fall
Module II: Thinking Orthodox
Module III: Understanding the Sacraments
Module IV: The History of Secularism
Module V: Becoming Human and the Journey to Reality
Course Details
Dates/Times: January 5th, 2025, 4pm PST
Length of course: 5 weeks
Class length: 60 Minutes of Lecture, 60 Minutes of Discussion
Prerequisite: Open to all people, no prerequisites