“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:
SPOCE was established during the days of the Metropolitan Paul Saliba of thrice-blessed memory.
In 2020, Metropolitan Basilios, continuing to build upon the foundations laid before him. His Eminence, Metropolitan Basilios, reinvigorated the course by expanding its curriculum, teachers and classes offered. This invigoration was in accord with the construction of the ‘Antiochian Youth Centre’, which replaced the Old Archdiocese building at 8 Henry Street, 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 leaders and members, choir members and any other person who wishes to increase their knowledge in the Orthodox Christian faith and practice.
2021 | Trimester 1*
| 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
| 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
| 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.
2021 Units of Study Timetable (Draft)
|
Trimester |
Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday |
Thursday |
|
2021-1* |
Faith and Theology (Dogma) I Dcn Theophan Nahas |
Introduction to the New Testament Dr Lydia Gore-Jones |
– |
Liturgy and Worship Fr Jean Mawal and Fr Phillip Saba |
|
2021-2 |
Introduction to the Old Testament Fr Dr John El Karaan |
TBC |
Spirituality and Praxis Metropolitan Basilios |
– |
| 2021-3 | TBC Church History |
– |
Unit to be confirmed |
Introduction to the Early Church Fathers Fr Issac Zghab and Sdcn Jason Israel |
* 2021 will run as trimesters due to COVID-19 delays in 2020
Classes will start at 7:00 pm and typically finish around 8:30 pm with a short break. This may be adjusted slightly by the teacher as necessary depending on the content delivery. Face to face classes will be delivered at the Antiochian Youth Centre located at Punchbowl, NSW.
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, NSW. 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 $80 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:
Subdeacon Jason Israel (administration and enquiries) | jisrael@antiochian.org.au
