Instructor: John Morrison

Biography: JOHN MORRISON, raised in S. California, graduated from UC Riverside in International Relations and Russian Studies. He spent 29 years immersed in Orthodox parish life in Alaska and moved to Beaufort with his wife, Lesa, in 2019.

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(REL10026) ROOTS AND FRUITS: HISTORY OF ORTHODOXY IN ALASKA

Explore the distinctive history and enduring character of Orthodox Christianity in Alaska-from its introduction by Russian fur traders, through its widespread embrace among Native Alaskan communities, to its resilience and continued presence in the American era.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, Beaufort campus