Coptic Canon Law
Canon Law is an understudied area of Coptic Orthodox Ecclesiology. The Church is governed first and foremost by Christ the head of the Church, and the body of Christ consisting of the Bishops (represented in the Holy Synod) and the Priest, Deacons and laity. Students will survey primarily the Alexandrian…
History of the Oriental Orthodox Churches
The purpose of this course (CHHT 608) is to provide the learner with a brief introduction to the many and various peoples, societies, civilizations, and cultures which, united in a common faith, constitute the ancient and venerable Oriental Orthodox Churches. The course will primarily concern itself with the history of…
Church History I (Part 1): The Early Church & Coptic History (1)
The purpose of this course (CHHT 601) is to cultivate in the learner an appreciation for the Church as the Body of Christ and also as an institution with a clearly defined ecclesiology, structure, and a system of beliefs and practices. This section of the course will cover the history…
Biblical Theology
Scripture is fundamental to the life of the Coptic Orthodox Christian. Biblical Theology (BIBL 631) will focus on the relationship of Scripture to the Orthodox tradition and the general theological themes found within Scripture. The course then goes on to the use of Scripture within a liturgically worshipping community, the…