Ever thought about studying at St Andrew’s Theological College?
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of education does St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College provide?
St Andrew’s provides tertiary level Orthodox Christian education and training. It is fully accredited by the Sydney College of Divinity, a federation of Christian theological education providers. All the degrees and awards are approved by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia's independent national regulator of the higher education sector.
St Andrew’s provides tertiary level Orthodox Christian education and training. It is fully accredited by the Sydney College of Divinity, a federation of Christian theological education providers. All the degrees and awards are approved by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia's independent national regulator of the higher education sector.
What could I do following my studies at St Andrew’s?
St Andrew’s graduates are equipped with the tools to provide for the theological, pastoral and educational needs of the Orthodox Church in Australia. Graduates proceed to become clergy, theologians, pastoral workers, lay teachers and ministers. Others use their theological studies to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to run Sunday School, Scripture classes, youth fellowships or catechesis courses.
St Andrew’s graduates are equipped with the tools to provide for the theological, pastoral and educational needs of the Orthodox Church in Australia. Graduates proceed to become clergy, theologians, pastoral workers, lay teachers and ministers. Others use their theological studies to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to run Sunday School, Scripture classes, youth fellowships or catechesis courses.
Why Study Theology?
Assoc. Professor Philip Kariatlis, College Sub-Dean, offers a brief insight into what St Andrew’s has to offer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcuUaDeNce4
Assoc. Professor Philip Kariatlis, College Sub-Dean, offers a brief insight into what St Andrew’s has to offer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcuUaDeNce4
What could I do following my studies at St Andrew’s?
St Andrew’s graduates are equipped with the tools to provide for the theological, pastoral and educational needs of the Orthodox Church in Australia. Graduates proceed to become clergy, theologians, pastoral workers, lay teachers and ministers. Others use their theological studies to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to run Sunday School, Scripture classes, youth fellowships or catechesis courses.
St Andrew’s graduates are equipped with the tools to provide for the theological, pastoral and educational needs of the Orthodox Church in Australia. Graduates proceed to become clergy, theologians, pastoral workers, lay teachers and ministers. Others use their theological studies to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to run Sunday School, Scripture classes, youth fellowships or catechesis courses.
Can I study part-time?
Yes, St Andrew’s accepts full-time and part-time students. Part-time students usual wish to continue working or studying while also wishing to undertake one or two subjects per semester at St Andrew’s.
Yes, St Andrew’s accepts full-time and part-time students. Part-time students usual wish to continue working or studying while also wishing to undertake one or two subjects per semester at St Andrew’s.
Can I study part-time?
Yes, St Andrew’s accepts full-time and part-time students. Part-time students usual wish to continue working or studying while also wishing to undertake one or two subjects per semester at St Andrew’s.
Yes, St Andrew’s accepts full-time and part-time students. Part-time students usual wish to continue working or studying while also wishing to undertake one or two subjects per semester at St Andrew’s.
I don’t live in Sydney, Australia. Can I study by correspondence?
St Andrew’s offers all courses via distance and face-to-face. All course content can be accessed online and lectures can be watched via ZOOM, live or played back.
St Andrew’s offers all courses via distance and face-to-face. All course content can be accessed online and lectures can be watched via ZOOM, live or played back.
What subjects would I be studying?
Church History
For a brief video of Very Revd Fr Anastasios Bozikis on the study of Church History, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWI3Ja2yXc
Patristics
For a brief video of Dr Mario Baghos on Patristics, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaEhL5hvTsQ
Old Testament Studies
For a brief video of Dr Lydia Gore-Jones on Old Testament Studies, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_qWHcLYPSE
New Testament Studies
For a brief video of Sister Margaret Beirne and Sophia Theodoratos on New Testament Studies, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr4GyozLcMU
Liturgical Studies
For a brief video of Dr Andrew Mellas on Liturgical Studies, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8GXAzvy-hk
Church History
For a brief video of Very Revd Fr Anastasios Bozikis on the study of Church History, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWI3Ja2yXc
Patristics
For a brief video of Dr Mario Baghos on Patristics, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaEhL5hvTsQ
Old Testament Studies
For a brief video of Dr Lydia Gore-Jones on Old Testament Studies, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_qWHcLYPSE
New Testament Studies
For a brief video of Sister Margaret Beirne and Sophia Theodoratos on New Testament Studies, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr4GyozLcMU
Liturgical Studies
For a brief video of Dr Andrew Mellas on Liturgical Studies, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8GXAzvy-hk
Does St Andrew’s offer undergraduate and postgraduate study?
St Andrew’s offers both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Undergraduate study could include the Diploma of Christian Studies (1 year full-time) or to the Bachelor of Theology (3 years full-time). If you are still in, or finishing, high school, then undergraduate study is for you.
Postgraduate coursework study leads to the awards of Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies and Master of Theological Studies. Thereafter you may pursue higher research towards a Doctorate (PhD or ThD). Completion of a Bachelor of Theology degree may qualify you to progress to a Bachelor of Theology (Honours) or a Master of Theology. Thereafter you may pursue higher research towards a Doctorate (PhD or ThD).
St Andrew’s offers both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Undergraduate study could include the Diploma of Christian Studies (1 year full-time) or to the Bachelor of Theology (3 years full-time). If you are still in, or finishing, high school, then undergraduate study is for you.
Postgraduate coursework study leads to the awards of Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies and Master of Theological Studies. Thereafter you may pursue higher research towards a Doctorate (PhD or ThD). Completion of a Bachelor of Theology degree may qualify you to progress to a Bachelor of Theology (Honours) or a Master of Theology. Thereafter you may pursue higher research towards a Doctorate (PhD or ThD).
Does St Andrew’s publish books, articles, etc.?
St Andrew’s has its own publishing house, St Andrew’s Orthodox Press. St Andrew’s also publishes its own peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal, Phronema. The Journal features both local and international contributions from scholars in the fields of Patristic Studies, Systematic Theology, Hermeneutics, Church History, Biblical Studies and Ancient Languages.
St Andrew’s has its own publishing house, St Andrew’s Orthodox Press. St Andrew’s also publishes its own peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal, Phronema. The Journal features both local and international contributions from scholars in the fields of Patristic Studies, Systematic Theology, Hermeneutics, Church History, Biblical Studies and Ancient Languages.
How can I enrol?
Call St Andrew’s at (02) 9549 3100 or email at registrar@sagotc.edu.au.
Call St Andrew’s at (02) 9549 3100 or email at registrar@sagotc.edu.au.