What is the Orthodox Studies Forum?

Now in its third year, the Orthodox Studies Forum is designed for adults who are interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith. It is led by Father Radu Bordeianu and is for both those who have been Orthodox all their lives and want to learn more as well as those seeking to embrace Orthodoxy from another background and grow further in their faith.

What is the current topic of study?

This year’s forum is investigating one of the most important biblical themes: the People of God. Beginning with Old Testament, the participants will explore selected texts that reflect the story of creation, the fall into sin, the election of Israel, the different covenants that God has established with his people (especially the Decalogue), and the need for a new covenant as described by the prophets. The study of the New Testament will continue with the establishment of the new covenant in Jesus the Christ, as reflected in the Gospel according to Matthew (which will be read in its entirety), fragments from Luke, John, and Saint Paul’s Epistles. It will conclude with the study the life of the early Church as reflected in the Acts of the Apostles and several Epistles.

Previous topics of study:

• "The Orthodox Church" by Bishop Kallistos Ware
• "The Eucharist" by Father Alexander Schemann

When and where does the group meet?

The group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at La Roche College, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh. The room is in the Palumbo Science Center, Room SC102. Parking is available next to the building.

About the Orthodox Studies Forum teacher

Father Radu Bordeianu is a full-time professor at Duquesne University with a Doctoral degree from Marquette University and is the Assistant Priest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. He has taught Systematic Theology and Ecumenism at the St. Basil the Great Orthodox Theological Seminary in Iasi, Romania, and has served at several parishes in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. He has also published articles in theological publications.