There are various Coptic dialects; the first and oldest being the Upper Egyptian dialect known as Sahidic. It was this dialect that the Biblical texts were translated to in the 3rd century, and early Egyptian monastic...
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Semester 2 unit | Wisdom Literature
In this unit, Wisdom literature will be explored through the questions: What is wisdom? What are its foundations? Who is a wise man or woman? The unit will examine many different aspects of the ancient Israelite wisdom...
Semester 2 unit | Orthodox Mission Theology
This unit from St Athanasius College examines the theological development of an Orthodox perspective on Christian witness or mission. It will be delivered by Fr Dr Jacob Joseph.
Semester 2 unit | Pastoral Ministry and Priesthood
This unit is divided into two main sections. Firstly, it will discuss a theoretical analysis of priesthood, ministry and pastoral care in the Orthodox tradition and contemporary life. Secondly, the unit will also study...
Introducing ⲙⲁⲑⲏⲧⲏⲥ (“Mathitis”) The Annual Student Journal of St Athanasius College
ⲙⲁⲑⲏⲧⲏⲥ will be an annual journal dedicated to celebrating and showcasing a selection of student essays that represent the various disciplines taught at St Athanasius College.
Semester 1 unit | The Lives and Times of the Desert Fathers
This unit will engage students in advanced study of the pioneers and centres of the early monastic movement in Egypt and their impact on the spread of the movement throughout the Late Roman Empire.
Semester 1 unit | Coptic Art and Iconography
In this unit, students will learn iconographic techniques such as preparation, design, colouring and gilding in the writing of an icon.
Semester 1 unit | Introduction to the Old Testament
This unit offers an Introduction to the literature of the Old Testament, and a study of the history and geography of biblical Israel.
Semester 1 unit | Pillars of Orthodoxy: The Alexandrian Fathers
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the early Fathers of Alexandria?
Semester 1 unit | Jesus Christ at the Margins
This unit seeks to critically examine Jesus Christ’s engagement with the people who were categorized as at the social margins.