“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.
Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.”
2 Timothy 4:2
Please see below to learn more or click here to register:
This Course was established from the days of the late Metropolitan Paul Saliba of blessed memory. In 2020, Metropolitan Basilios wishing to continue working on the foundation laid before him, reinvigorated the centre by expanding its curriculum, teachers and classes being offered. This new wave coincided with the construction of a new building ‘Antiochian Youth Centre’ in place of the old one at Punchbowl. The expanded curriculum aims to raise the level of knowledge of the faithful in areas of Theology, Scripture, Church History, Spirituality and Liturgics. As introductory short courses, they require no previous study and those between the ages of 18 to 65 are welcome to attend. Content is delivered in English. This course is recommended for Sunday School teachers, youth leader and members, choir members and any other person who wishes to increase their knowledge in the Orthodox Christian Faith and Practice.
2020
| Semester | Tuesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Semester 1 | Introduction to the Old Testament TBC |
Faith and Theology (Dogma) I |
| 2020 Semester 2 | Liturgy and Worship TBC |
Faith and Theology (Dogma) II |
2021- Draft
| Semester | Tuesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Semester 1 | Church History TBC |
Spirituality and Praxis TBC |
| 2021 Semester 2 | Introduction to the New Testament TBC |
Introduction to the Early Church Fathers TBC |
2020 | Semester 1
| Week | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | January 6 | |
| Week 2 | January 13 | |
| Week 3 | January 20 | |
| Week 4 | January 27 | |
| Mid-Semester Break | February 3 | |
| Week 5 | February 10 | |
| Week 6 | February 17 | |
| Week 7 | February 24 | |
| Week 8 Beginning of Great Lent |
March 2 |
2020 | Semester 2
| Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | July 6 |
| Week 2 | July 13 |
| Week 3 | July 20 |
| Week 4 | July 27 |
| Dormition Fast Break | August 1-15 |
| Week 5 | August 17 |
| Week 6 | August 24 |
| Week 7 | August 31 |
| Week 8 | September 7 |
Classes will start at 7:00 pm and typically finish around 8:45 pm with a break in the middle for 15 minutes. Teaching time will be approximately 1.5 hours. This may be adjusted slightly by the teacher as necessary depending on the content delivery.
Each unit will run for 8 classes with attendance will be marked, to successfully pass the unit, the student needs to attend at least six of the eight classes and successfully complete the assigned task(s). Dates and times will be published on the website.
Each unit will contain a short one–page assignment and/or exam (approximately 500 words).
Students that have successfully completed unit will be eligible for a statement of attainment which will be prepared once per calendar year. Please be advised that this statement is for personal use and is not accredited for academic credit.
To register, click here. There is a minimal administration fee of $60 per unit which covers the essential costs associated with organising and running the unit.
If you have problems using the above link, use this link here: https://antiochian.breezechms.com/form/stpaulscourse
Subdeacon Jason Israel (administration and enquiries) | jisrael@antiochian.org.au
