Educational Institutions
There are four educational programs being run in our Archdiocese, three being theological and one being linguistic.
1) Online Theology Course
http://www.antiochiantheology.org.au/
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines for the first time is offering an Online Theology Course for all parishes and countries within the Archdiocese.
This will allow more members of the church to be educated through online education.
For enrolment and course details, please view, complete the Application Form, and have it returned by the 23rd Sept. 2009.
2) St Paul's Theological Course of Studies - Sydney
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
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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
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3rd Semester
October 15
September 22
October 29
November 05
November 12
November 19
Break November 26
December 03
December 10
December 17
January 07
January 14
End January 21
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3) Melbourne Institute of Orthodox Theological Studies - Melbourne
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.
4) Arabic School at St Nicholas Church, Punchbowl - Sydney
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.