Studies In Orthodoxy 

Assumption Church uses small groups to provide participants with an informal setting for spiritual and personal growth. Led by a host of volunteers, our Studies in Orthodoxy Seminar meets throughout the year to help parishioners share their faith and edify one another. When meeting, participants focus on reading a book or discussing a topic on the Orthodox way of life. These gatherings are an excellent way for Orthodox Christians to renew and deepen their faith.

Our 2023-24 Catechism & Theology course meets weekly on Tuesdays, at 6:30 pm. Join us in person (room 208, upstairs in our Community Hall) or on Zoom.

To access more information and resources about the Orthodox Faith, visit our FAITH page. 

Book Studies

• The Wisdom of Mount Athos: The Writings of St. Silouan

• The Gospel According to St. John

• The Gospel According to St. John (Vol. II)

• The Orthodox Way, Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

• Thirty Steps to Heaven, Fr. Papavasiliou

• Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives, Elder Thaddeus

• For the Life of the World, Alexander Schmemann

• Spiritual Disciplines (6 Week Study based on the Book, “Toolkit for Spiritual Growth by Fr Evan Armatas)

Various Studies

• Differences Between Orthodox, Catholics, & Protestants

• The Way of the Cross: On the Spiritual Life

• Worship & Holy Communion

• Liturgy & Life Series

• What is Salvation?

• Prayer & Becoming a Healing Presence

• Orthodox Handbook on Ecumenism: Resources for Theological Education

Church History

• History Of The Church: An Overview

• "The Great Schism Of 1054"

• The Apostles Established The Church

• The Fathers Of The Church

• "The Church And The History Of The Development Of The Bible"

On Liturgy & Worship

• The Divine Liturgy Explained

• Worship & Orthodoxy

• The Daily Cycle Of Worship & Special Services

• The Churching Of Infants & Mothers

Baptism & Entry Into The Orthodox Church

• Entrance Into The Church

• The Sacrament Of Baptism Explained

• Infant Baptism

Theology

• Teachings Part 1 (An Overview of Orthodox Doctrines)

• Teachings Part 2 (An Overview of Orthodox Doctrines)

• Death & Suffering

• Saints - Understanding Holiness

• Who Is Jesus? (Christology)

• Salvation

The Spiritual Life & Prayer

• Spiritual Disciplines

• Spirituality & The Five Senses

• Eight Essential Prayers

• On The Spiritual Life: A General Introduction

• The Secret Of Peace

• On Discernment

• On The Soul

• Silence & Tears

• Creating A Prayer Rule (Fr. Thomas Hopko)

On Prayer

• On Prayer: An Introduction (Study I)

• The Treasury Of The Heart (Study II)

• The Passions Part 1 (Study III)

• The Passions Part 2 (Study IV)

• The Passions/Spiritual Warfare (Study V)

• Healing The Passions Part I (Study VI)

• Healing The Passions Part II (Study VII)