REL 231 - History of the Christian Church

Study Topics and Assignments

Week 5 - The Byzantine Empire
AD 330 - 1,453
Textbook Readings and Class Notes
InterNet Resources
  • InterNet Links for Week 5
  • Useful articles can be found by using GoodSearch
  • You may use Wikipedia to give a lead to other sources and material, but you should not use it as a main source - Do not quote from it
This Week's Assignment

There are two parts to the assignment - be sure to complete both of them

A : An Essay : on the history and spirituality of the Byzantine Church - to include monasticism, prayer, and icons, the work of Cyril and Methodius, relations with the Western Church, and the Fall of Constantinople.
The Essay should be two to three pages in length - you may have to consult sources other than the textbook

B : A Reflection Paper on the "Jesus Prayer" :

  • Use the InterNet Resources to read about the "Jesus Prayer"
  • For one day of this week, try to use it as part of your spiritual exercise throughout the day.
  • Write a short (one-page) reflection paper on the Prayer and its use.

 

Remember to cite your sources

Use MSWord or a text editor such as Notepad to prepare and save your work, then submit it as one document to Turnitin via the Blackboard link

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