Holy Sophia
Coptic Orthodox School of Theology
Coptic Orthodox School of Theology
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!
Featured Courses
Coptic Art Drawing – كورس تعلم الفن القبطي للايقونات
Learn how to draw (paint/write) Coptic icons like a professional by the hands of the expert Coptic Iconographer, Mr. George Philipos. The course duration is 8 weeks. It is a practical course, you learn step by step. You submit your weekly drawing to the professor. You enjoy the amazing artistic…
Apologetics Courses, Dept. of Christian Philosophy
Apologetics I (History): The focus of this class is to serve as an introduction to the history of Christian Apologetics. The course will track Apologetics approaches through the 20 centuries of Christian Thought. This will include Apologetics of the New Testament, during the Patristic era, in the middle ages, during…
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Church History III: The Arab Conquest to Modernity 2
Church History III: The Arab Conquest to Modernity 2 (CHHT 605) will cover the early modern period to the rise of Egyptian nationalism (early twentieth century). Students will build a developed framework of the period by examining a variety of secondary sources written from different perspectives. This eight week course…
Archaeology of the Old Testament
This course (BIBL 606) examines the relationship between archaeological data and the Old Testament. This investigation takes special interest in current problems in the field of biblical archaeology, such as the origins of Israel and the United Monarchy. The science of archaeology, fieldwork, and research methods are introduced.
Introduction to the Geography of the Bible
This course (BIBL 605) offers an examination of the geography of lands in Scripture, including an analysis of the physical topography of natural regions and ancient sites; an assessment of political and territorial subdivisions; and a diachronic unfolding of those events that have transpired in the land that lend themselves…
Egypt in the Bible
This course (BIBL 604) analyzes Egyptian history and culture, utilizing archaeological, textual, and iconographic sources. Biblical narratives that are set in Egypt, or where Israelite history intersects with Egypt, will be examined, with special emphasis on the Hebrew sojourn and Exodus.
Old Testament Theology
This course (BIBL 603) offers a study of the approaches to the theology of the Old Testament in the last two hundred years with an emphasis on the motifs of creation and redemption as integrative themes and as anticipatory of the coming of Jesus Christ.
Introduction to the Old Testament II
This course (BIBL 602) is an introduction to the Old Testament books, the literature of the Old Testament, the history of Israel, critical issues of Old Testament formation, methods in Old Testament study, and the theology of the Old Testament. This is the second course in a two-part series.
Introduction to the Old Testament I
This course (BIBL 601) is an introduction to the Old Testament books, the literature of the Old Testament, the history of Israel, critical issues of Old Testament formation, methods in Old Testament study, and the theology of the Old Testament. It is the first course in a two-part series.
Applied Biblical Studies III
This course (BIBL 623) is designed to make an important shift from theory to practice, to allow the student to apply what may otherwise seem like distant concepts at times. This course is designed to cover the overall themes and subjects of the Biblical books. This course will approach applied…
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
Sandy Aziz, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Counseling and Human Services
Fr. Antony Andrews, M.A., D.Min.
M.A. Orthodox Theology, D.Min. Eastern Christianity
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
Fr. Morcos Daoud Rizk
M.A. Theological Studies
Dn. Gebre-Kristos Nicholas Siniari, Ph.D. Candidate
M.A. World History, M.A. Applied Orthodox Theology, Ph.D. History
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
Fr. Kyrillos Sadek, Ph.D.
Apologetics
Mourad Massoud, M.T.S., M.A. (Old Testament)
Theology; Old Testament Studies
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
60+
ONLINE COURSES
25+
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
7
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
25+
EXPERT FACULTY