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.