Educational Institutions
There are three educational programs being run in our Archdiocese, two being theological and one being linguistic.
In Sydney, the Archdiocese is offering the St Paul's Theological Course of Studies, and is designed to educate members of our Archdiocese in various aspects of Orthodox Theology. It is held at the Old Archdiocesan Headquarters at 8 Henry St, Punchbowl, from 7:00-9:30pm, and each semester two topics are offered.
In 2009 - 2010 The below schedule has been released. For further details or registration, please contact the Archdiocese on (02) 9543 6939.
Theology 2009 - Sydney
Topics
1- The way, the truth and the life
2- Dogmatics
3- 4 Interpretation of the N.T. 1+1
5- Interpretation of the O.T.
6-7 Liturgies 1+1
7- Church fathers
8- The Orthodox Church today
1st Semester
January 21
January 28
February 04
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 04
Break March
March 11
March 18
March 25
Easter 04/04/10
April 08
April 15
End 23
2nd Semester
May 27
June 03
June 10
June 17
June 24
July 1st
Break July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
August 05
August 12
August 19
3rd Semester
September 23
September 30
October 07
October 14
October 21
October 28
Break November 4th
November 11
November 18
November 25
December 02
December 09
End December 15
In Melbourne, the Archdiocese is involved in the Melbourne Institute of Orthodox Theological Studies. Co-founded by our Archdiocese in 2003, it forms part of the United Faculty of Theology, offering both accredited and non-accredited study into Orthodoxy, with Rev. Fr John D'Alton as the president.
For further details, see the MIOCS website, the MIOCS Brochure for 2008 on the Study Units that are being offered, or contact Sr Virginia on (03) 9484 2238.
Further, in Sydney, the Archdiocese is offering an Arabic School at St Nicholas Church, Punchbowl, for any who are interested. It is being taught on 4:30-6:30pm every day. For more information, contact Cathy Metry or the Archdiocese on (02) 9543 6939.