V. Orthodoxy. Catholicism .

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 417.

1. Outline of the lecture

1. Split of the churches.

The political aspect of the split dates back to the Emperor Constantine who in 324 declared Christianity as a state religion of the Roman Empire. After his death in 337 the Roman Empire was divided between his two sons, one of whom ruled over the western part of empire from Rome and the other- the eastern part from Constantinople.

In 1054 the Christian church split into West ( Roman Catholic) and East ( Greek Orthodox).

*The reason of the split

2. Orthodoxy

Orthodoxy emerged in IV-V centuries in Byzantium where it was state religion. It spread to East Europe, Russia, Near East, Balkans.

**Doctrine includes:

*** Belief:

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**** Religious practices:

3. Roman Catholicism

St. Peter is considered the first pope.

Beliefs:

Trinity

Divinity of Christ

Inspiration of the Bible

Special authority of the Pope

The ability of the saints to intercede on behalf of believers

Purgatory

Practices:

Baptism

Veneration of saints ( Virgin Mary)

Use of crucifix

Use of rosary beads in prayer

Catholic priests take vows of celibacy.

Catholic church has a lot of political institutions, parties, trade unions, youth organizations.

Since 1965- modernization of the Catholic church: native language for service, national music, chorus.

2. Questions for test

1. Political and religious aspects of the churches split.

2. Doctrine and beliefs of Orthodoxy

3. Beliefs and practice of Catholicism

4. Compare belief and practices of Orthodoxy and Catholicism

3. Glossary

4. Task for office hours- Christmas

5. Task for IWS- Main difference between Orthodoxy and Catholicism

6. Reference

Музафарова Н.И. История религий, стр. 157-148

A History of the World Religions, charter : “Christianity”