“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 Units of Study Timetable
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Wednesday Night
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Thursday Night | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Inaugural Semester |
Introduction to the Old Testament
Fr Dr John El Karaan |
Liturgy and Worship
Fr Jean Mawal and Fr Phillip Saba |
2021 Units of Study Timetable (Draft)
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Tuesday Night
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Thursday Night | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Trimester 1* | Introduction to the New Testament Dr Lydia Gore-Jones |
Faith and Theology (Dogma)
Dcn Theophan Nahas |
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TBC – Night 1
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TBC – Night 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Trimester 2 |
TBC
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Spirituality and Praxis
Metropolitan Basilios |
| TBC – Night 1 | TBC – Night 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Trimester 3 |
TBC
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TBC – Introduction to the Early Church Fathers
Fr Issac Zghab and Sub Dcn Jason Israel
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* 2021 will run as trimesters due to COVID-19 delays in 2020
2020 | Inaugural Semester
| Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | September 14 |
| Week 2 | September 21 |
| Week 3 | September 28 |
| Week 4 | October 05 |
| Mid-Semester Break | October 12 |
| Week 5 | October 19 |
| Week 6 | October 26 |
| Week 7 | November 02 |
| Week 8 | November 09 |
2021 | Trimester 1* (Draft)
| Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | February 01 |
| Week 2 | February 08 |
| Week 3 | February 15 |
| Week 4 | February 22 |
| Mid Term Break | March 1 |
| Week 5 | March 08 |
| Week 6 | March 15 (Great Lent) |
| Week 7 | March 22 (Great Lent) |
| Week 8 | March 29 (Great Lent) |
2021 | Trimester 2 (Draft)
| Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | July 05 |
| Week 2 | July 12 |
| Week 3 | July 19 |
| Week 4 | July 26 |
| Mid Term Break | August 1 to August 15 |
| Week 5 | August 16 |
| Week 6 | August 23 |
| Week 7 | August 30 |
| Week 8 | September 06 |
2021 | Trimester 3 (Draft)
| Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | September 20 |
| Week 2 | September 27 |
| Week 3 | October 04 |
| Week 4 | October 11 |
| Mid Term Break | October 18 |
| Week 5 | October 25 |
| Week 6 | November 01 |
| Week 7 | November 08 |
| Week 8 | November 15 |
* 2021 will run as trimesters due to COVID-19 delays in 2020.
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). Classes will be held at the Antiochian Youth Centre in Punchbowl. 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
