Discussion of doctrinal, theological and dogmatic topics, especially as such themes are encountered in the patristic witness.
The nature of the cosmos and its creation, the formation of the human person and its relation to the cosmos and God.
Discussions on sin and the nature of sin, 'original sin', the nature of evil, the devil and the demons, and matters of repentance.
God as Trinity, God's relation to creation, and all discussion on the divine being.
The personhood of Christ, divine and human natures, Christ's sufferings, the incarnation and other Christological discussions.
The course of history and the unfolding of salvation; discussions on the nature of salvation.
The end of time and the life after death, prayers for the dead, future judgement, the heavenly kingdom, and other related matters.
Baptism, the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church.
The tradition of the Church and her scriptures; the relationship of mind and reasoning to faith and experience, and related discussions.
All discussions about the personhood of the Mother of God, of the saints, and of issues of the veneration of the same.
For all doctrinal and theological discussions that do not fit into one of the above categories.