“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.
Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.”
2 Timothy 4:2

2026 Timetable

Semester 1

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

2026-1

Introduction to the Old Testament

Introduction to Orthodox Doctrine and the Christian Concept of God

Semester 2

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

2026-2

Note: Below are the teaching weeks of each semester, you will need to look at the teaching weeks and the timetable with the teaching day of the unit to determine when each class is on. A schedule will be sent to you after you register in the unit with the exact dates. 

2026 | Semester 1

Introduction to the Old Testament (Tuesdays)

Week Date
Week 1 3 Feb
Week 2 10 Feb
Week 3 17 Feb
Mid Term Break 24 Feb
Week4 3 Mar
Week 5 10 Mar
Week 6 17 Mar
Week 7 24 Mar
Week 8 31 Mar

Introduction to Orthodox Doctrine and the Christian Concept of God (Thursdays)

Week Date
Week 1 7 May
Week 2 14 May
Week 3 21 May
Week 4  28 May
Mid Term Break 4 Jun
Week 5 11 Jun
Week 6 18 Jun
Week 7 25 Jun
Week 8 2 Jul

2026 | Semester 2 | TBC

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 St George Cathedral, 28 Shaftesbury Pde, Thornbury, VIC.

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 St George Cathedral, 28 Shaftesbury Pde, Thornbury, VIC. 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 your interest and join our communication list, click here (Semester 1).

If you have problems using the above link, use this link here:

There is a minimal administration fee of $120 per unit which covers the essential costs associated with organising and running the unit.

Rev. Fr. Ignatius Hanna  | fr.ihanna@antiochian.org.au