Orthodox Spirituality
Orthodox Spirituality Introduction to Orthodox Spirituality Course Code OS151 The general characteristics and features of Spirituality in a broad Orthodox sense are analysed, followed by a more specific study on the traits of Coptic spirituality and tradition. Key themes addressed (Scripturally and patristically) include prayer, discipleship, the relation between divine grace and spiritual warfare (struggle), …
Liturgical theology
Liturgical theology Introduction to Liturgical theology Course Code LT151 This course introduces the key areas of the Sacramental life of the Orthodox Church. Important themes such as Anaphora, Anamnesis and Leitourgia are focused on, while exploring the rites of the Coptic Orthodox Church and role of Liturgic text in preserving our faith. Students become acquainted …
Pastoral theology and modernisation
Pastoral theology and modernisation Introduction to Pastoral theology Course Code PT151 This course aims to prepare servants for the challenges and obstacles that they will face while serving in a rapidly changing world by setting the appropriate concepts and philosophy in addition to fostering the thinking that leads to the formation of competent servants and …
Homiletics
Homiletics Introduction to Homiletics Course Code H151 This course prepares for the ministry of the Word with a hands-on approach. Students are trained in the art of preaching (Ecclesial teaching) first theoretically, working on the homily preparation process and then on the practical skills of delivery. What they are taught in other units is often …
Patristics
Patristics Introduction to Patristics Course Code PS151 This course is dedicated to familiarising students with the fathers (using traditional classifications) and to introduce patristic thought. Special care is taken to display a wide variety of texts and forms of patristic literature, highlighting characteristics and features. Alexandrian school Course Code PS330 This unit looks at the …
Biblical theology
Biblical theology Introduction to Old Testament Course Code BT151 Contextual studies that revolve around the historical, political, social and linguistic backgrounds of the various literary genres/forms of the Old Testament (and their structures) as well as their manuscripts, providing students with an excellent overview of the books, forming the framework for exegesis in later …
Systematic theology
Systematic theology Introduction to Systematic theology Course Code ST151 Students will form a foundational understanding of the basics of the Orthodox doctrine as they become acquainted with the various dogmas of the Church from a Biblical and patristic perspective. Theological terminology is introduced. English for theology Course Code ST250 The course introduces students to over …