Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the symbolic and theological meaning of icons. This is a practical unit where emphasis will be placed on the “writing” of icons as an important method of transforming the sacred invisible into the visible image. Students will study the important role of sacred art in Coptic culture and its role in liturgical life. Finally, students will develop skills and techniques required for writing icons such as preparation, design, colouring and gilding.
Unit details
| College | St Athanasius College |
| Lecturer | Mr Ashraf Fayek |
| Level | Undergraduate Level 1
Postgraduate Level 8 |
| Study modes and times | Face to face
Fridays 6:30pm-9:30pm |
| Unit codes | DL1410A – Undergraduate
DL8410A – Postgraduate Elective |
Contact Shadi Nessim for more information or to enrol at registrar@sac.edu.au
St Athanasius College specialises in Coptic Orthodox theological studies online and on campus. For 20 years, SAC has offered courses in diverse fields of theology and delivers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degrees by research. SAC continues to offer a diverse and growing range of subject units including specialist languages such as Hebrew and Syriac.
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Iam a Kenyan citizen age 49yrs, an Anglicana and would like to do theology course.