Eastern Orthodox Homeschool Curriculum: Complete Guide
Eastern Orthodox families live within the ancient, continuous tradition of the Church -a tradition that has been forming saints for two thousand years. Theosis -union with God -is the goal of all life, and education serves this transformative vision. Educate Your Way creates curriculum integrating Orthodox perspectives, from the Church Fathers to the liturgical calendar, with control over how deeply faith content appears in each subject.
Eastern Orthodox homeschool curriculum with theosis vision, Church Fathers, liturgical calendar, iconography, saints’ lives, and per-subject faith control. Pre-K–8 standards-aligned.
What Makes Eastern Orthodox Education Distinctive
Eastern Orthodox education grows from the ancient, undivided Church. a tradition that has been forming Christians for two thousand years:
What Eastern Orthodox Curriculum Includes
When you select Eastern Orthodox, your curriculum draws from these tradition-specific elements:
Orthodox Content in Each Subject
The Orthodox vision of theosis. the transformation of the whole person. creates distinctive integration across every subject:
Choosing Your Integration Level
Orthodox families approach education with varying degrees of liturgical integration. These levels give you control:
The Liturgical Calendar as Curriculum Framework
The Orthodox liturgical calendar is extraordinarily rich and provides a natural framework for organizing the school year:
Build Your Orthodox Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
How does theosis appear in the curriculum?
Orthodox curriculum integrates the concept of theosis as a framework for learning and character development. Church Fathers, liturgical calendar, and iconographic tradition appear in relevant lessons.
Does this follow a specific Orthodox jurisdiction?
The curriculum covers core Orthodox theology shared across jurisdictions including Church Fathers, saints' lives, and liturgical year without emphasizing one national tradition.
Can I keep some subjects secular?
Yes. Per-subject integration control lets you set each subject independently. You might want faith integration in history and language arts but secular science and math.