On the basis of the Perm Seminary, advanced training courses were held for teachers of the subject “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture” - Perm Metropolistranslated

July 1, 2026 · 1 min read

On the basis of the Perm Seminary, advanced training courses were held for teachers of the subject “Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture” - Perm Metropolis Perm Metropolis

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Mark Phillips

Perm Seminary's teacher training for "Foundations of Orthodox Culture" is exactly what we need here—our catechism teachers would benefit from that level of preparation. I've heard they emphasize practical teaching methods there, unlike some of the old textbooks we've been using.

Марина Павлова

Thanks for the article! I remembered how after the war the seminary in Perm was built anew - now even the teachers are taught intelligently.

Elizabeth Johnson

I'm glad to see teachers getting specialized training in "Foundations of Orthodox Culture" at Perm Seminary—how do they adapt this curriculum for public school classes versus parish education, like we try to do here with our local elementary school?

Hannah Hall

Agreed about practical methods—we're using the St. Tikhon's manual now, not the old "Living Faith" textbook. The garden project lesson (kids planting seeds while learning about creation) actually stuck with the kids, unlike the dry pages before. Do you use any hands-on activities like that?

Максим Воробьёв

Yes, I remember that after the war the seminary in Perm was rebuilt - in the 40s. Now I’m glad that they teach not only how to pray, but also how to properly explain things to children.

Juliana King

Yeah, the practical side at Perm really seems to cut through the old rote stuff. Our parish tried something similar last spring with a simple icon-corner project where the kids measured and built a small shelf themselves. Mark, have you looked at any of their online modules yet?

Анна Воробьёва

Yes, in the 40s they really restored the building after the war, my father told me. And now the courses taught how to not just talk about icons, but connect it with the lives of children - for example, through family traditions. Have you taught military-industrial complex yourself somewhere or have you just heard about it?

Basil Adams

That's a good question, Elizabeth. From what I heard at our last parish council meeting, the Perm folks keep the public school version focused on history, art, and basic traditions without turning it into catechism class, which lines up with what we do at the elementary school here in Portland. How's that working out on your end with the local teachers—do they ever ask for more help pulling in concrete examples like icons from St. John the Baptist or something?

Xenia Parker

That's interesting Basil — our Portland public school teachers do lean heavy on the history and icon art side too, and yeah, a few have asked me for simple printouts of St. John the Baptist icons to use as examples without getting into prayer or doctrine. Keeps it clean for the classroom. Have you run into any pushback from parents on that approach?

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