Welcome to Holy Sophia
At Holy Sophia Coptic Orthodox School of Theology, we aim to bring to our students a transformative and accessible education rooted in the ancient wisdom of our Patristic heritage. Through the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ–the Holy Sophia–our goal is to enable the embodiment of Coptic Orthodoxy for healthy dialogue within the complexities of contemporary culture.
We have several unique opportunities at Holy Sophia, all of which are suited to your busy lifestyle. A student can choose from:
- 60+ online courses.
- 25+ online certificate programs.
- 7 online Master’s programs.
- 35+ expert faculty members.
We are excited to have you become part of the Holy Sophia family!
Our Expert Faculty
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
The Head of all Coptic Orthodox Educational Institutes
H.G. Bishop David
President of Holy Sophia University
Fr. Abraham Azmy, M.D., Ph.D. (ABD)
Dean of Administration of Holy Sophia University
Stephen Meawad, M.T.S., Ph.D.
Academic Dean of School of Theology
Fr. Luke Istafanous, M.D.
Psychiatry, Neurology, Addiction Medicine
Youhanna Youssef, Ph.D.
Leading Expert in Coptology & Egyptology
Fr. Antony Andrews, M.A., D.Min.
M.A. Orthodox Theology, D.Min. Eastern Christianity
Sandy Aziz, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Counseling and Human Services
Joseph Faltas, Ph.D. Theology
Greek, Patristics
Mary Ghattas, Ph.D. Candidate
Ph.D. Christian History
Dr. Magdi Salmon, M.D., M.Div., Th.M.
M.Div. Holy Cross School of Theology
Nicole Deschene, Ph.D. Student
Bilingual Education, Coptic Language
Fr. Timothy Thomas, Ph.D.
Religion & Theology
Dn. Gebre-Kristos Nicholas Siniari, Ph.D. Candidate
M.A. World History, M.A. Applied Orthodox Theology, Ph.D. History
Fr. Morcos Daoud Rizk
M.A. Theological Studies
David Labib, Esq.
Church Bylaws
Samuel Kalta, M.B.A.
Church Administration
Dr. Mena Abdelsayed
Ph.D., M.A. Theology (Durham University)
Fr. Bishoy L. Mikhail
M.A. Participation, Power and Social Change; M.A. Theological Studies
Dr. Amany Henry
MD, LMHC, NCC
Fr. Kyrillos Sadek, Ph.D.
Apologetics
Mourad Massoud, M.T.S., M.A. (Old Testament)
Theology; Old Testament Studies
Fr. Suriel Endrawis
Counseling
George Philipos
Expert Iconographer
Dr. Essam Nakhla
Apologetics
George Mikhaeal, M.T.S.
M.T.S. Holy Cross School of Theology
Fr. Angelos Bishara, M.D.
Applied Biblical Studies
Dr. Raymone Shenouda
Psychiatry & Neurology
Fr. Sourial Henry
مدير معهد حبيب جرجس بنيويورك واستاذ اللاهوت العقيدي بكلية اللاهوت
Dr. Amany Kiryakos
Comparative Theology; World Religions
Mishel Kamal
مدير مكتب شئون الطلبة بمصر
Dr. Adel Halim
استاذ وعميد كلية المشورة
Dr. Milad Moussa
استاذ بكلية المشورة
Mark Mikhaeal, M.T.S.
Teaching Assistant
60+
ONLINE COURSES
25+
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
7
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
25+
EXPERT FACULTY