Semester 1 unit at St Athanasius College
Students undertaking this unit will gain an appreciation of Coptic history and the theological meaning behind the icon. Emphasis will be placed on the “writing” of icons as an important method of translating the invisible divine, into the visible image. Students will study the important role of Coptic art in Coptic culture and its role in liturgical life. Finally, students will learn iconographic techniques such as preparation, design, colouring and gilding in the writing of an icon. They will explore the meaning, theology, and symbols rooted in the holy bible.
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Unit details
| College | St Athanasius College |
| Lecturer | Mr Ashraf Gerges |
| Level | Level 1; Level 8 |
| Study Mode | Online – Synchronous (Friday 6:30pm-9:30pm) |
| Unit Code | DL1410A (Undergraduate)
DL8410A (Postgraduate) |
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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