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About Tyrannus
By definition, the ancient Greek word τῠ́ρᾰννος means absolute ruler or monarch
However, in light of the New Testament events, Tyrannus is the name of prince, a Greek rhetorician, in whose “school” at Ephesus St.Paul the apostle carried out most of his ministry, disputing and reasoning daily over the course of two years concerning the Gospel with those who came to him (Acts 19:9).
D Syriac that St.Paul taught at the school “from the 5th hour unto the 10th”, meaning eleven o’clock in the morning until four in the afternoon. This likely to have been the case because these were the hottest hours of the day when most people rested after the midday meal. So the apostle Paul sought to take advantage and utilise these hours. During these times, the hall would normally be vacant, and perhaps rent cheaper, (Tyrannus would normally teach in the cooler morning hours). The halls or rooms of the philosophers were called σχολαί among the later Greeks (Liddell and Scott,s.v.).
D Syriac that St.Paul taught at the school “from the 5th hour unto the 10th”, meaning eleven o’clock in the morning until four in the afternoon. This likely to have been the case because these were the hottest hours of the day when most people rested after the midday meal. So the apostle Paul sought to take advantage and utilise these hours. During these times, the hall would normally be vacant, and perhaps rent cheaper, (Tyrannus would normally teach in the cooler morning hours). The halls or rooms of the philosophers were called σχολαί among the later Greeks (Liddell and Scott,s.v.).
Tyrannus
Is a coptic orthodox theological college situated in Alexandria, Egypt that is dedicated to offering excellence in education
Seminary Objectives
- Understanding Orthodox Christianity and Coptic heritage through scholarship, research and academic excellence, following the footsteps and legacy of the Catechetical school of Alexandria.
- Holistic development and sculpting of a true theologian by the means of Spiritual, Ecclesiastical and academic discipleship of the highest levels. Each course is taught by several professors who hold doctoral and master’s degrees from reputable universities in their respective fields.
- Theological education motivated by pastoral objectives. Our programs are aimed particularly at youth and those serving in ministry and evangelism.
- Upbringing a generation of effective, competent and fruitful servants with good zeal and proper Church etiquette and decorum to inspire a spiritual revival to transform our pastoral reality.
- Embracing our responsibility of stewardship in the modern world, preserving and defending our Orthodox faith to the last breath
What you can expect as as a student
As a student at Tyrannus you will be exposed to many different experiences, most of which will be new to you. The more open and willing you are to spiritually absorb, the more you will gain. Students get the rare opportunity to meet some of the most prominent scholars alive face to face, learn from them and ask them questions.
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