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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
Counseling Through the Life-Span
This course introduces the various theories of human development throughout a person’s life, from prenatal development, infancy, and early childhood all the way to late adulthood. Students will be instructed in the understanding of human development, the various issues specific to each stage of a person’s life, and how to…
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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Our Expert Faculty
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
President of Holy Sophia University
H.G. Bishop David
Vice-President of Holy Sophia University
Bishop Philopatir
استاذ القانون والاحوال الشخصية بكلية اللاهوت
Fr. Abraham Azmy, M.D., Ph.D.
Dean of Administration of Holy Sophia University
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
Dr. Magdi Salmon, M.D., M.Div., Th.M.
M.Div. Holy Cross School of Theology
Mary Ghattas, Ph.D. Candidate
Ph.D. Christian History
Fr. Timothy Thomas, Ph.D.
Religion & Theology
Nicole Deschene, Ph.D. Student
Bilingual Education, Coptic Language
Dn. Gebre-Kristos Nicholas Siniari, Ph.D. Candidate
M.A. World History, M.A. Applied Orthodox Theology, Ph.D. History
Fr. Thomas Kalta, M.B.A.
Church Administration
Fr. Bishoy L. Mikhail
M.A. Participation, Power and Social Change; M.A. Theological Studies
Fr. Kyrillos Sadek, Ph.D.
Apologetics
Dr. Amany Henry
MD, LMHC, NCC
Dr. Fady Ibrahim
Professor of Biblical Archaeology
George Philipos
Expert Iconographer
Fr. Suriel Endrawis
Counseling
Dr. Essam Nakhla
Apologetics
Fr. Peter Farrington
Professor at School of Theology
Fr. Angelos Bishara, M.D.
Applied Biblical Studies
Dr. Raymone Shenouda
Psychiatry & Neurology
Fr. Joseph Varghese (Ph.D. Cand.)
Liturgical Studies
Fr. Bechoi Saleib
Evangelism & Mission
Dr. Amany Kiryakos
Comparative Theology; World Religions
George Mikhaeal, M.T.S.
M.T.S. Holy Cross School of Theology
Hany Abraham
Quality Control
Dr. Adel Halim
استاذ وعميد كلية المشورة
Dr. Fayez Sedrak
استاذ وعميد كلية الدراسات الكتابية
Fr. Sourial Henry
استاذ اللاهوت العقيدي بكلية اللاهوت
Dr. Milad Moussa
استاذ بكلية المشورة
Dr. Adel Sobhy
استاذ بكلية المشورة
Sister Verena
Teaching Assistant
60+
ONLINE COURSES
25+
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
7
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
25+
EXPERT FACULTY
Apologetics II
The class, which serves as a sequel to the first Apologetics class (Apologetics I), focuses on answering key questions that challenge the faith. These questions include: (1) the existence of God; (2) Why does anything at all exist: (3) the fine-tuning of the universe and its implications; (4) Why does…
Patristics I
This course (PATR 601) explores the beginnings of Patristic literature. It gives a quick glimpse of the first-generation writers after the apostles, the beginnings of the apologetic writings, the beginnings of the writings of the early theologians, the earliest documents of the acts of the martyrs, the first theological schools…
Church History I (Part 2): The Early Church & Coptic History (2)
The purpose of this course (CHHT 602) 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…
Christology
The importance of Christology for Coptic Orthodox Christianity cannot be understated. Quickly after, and even during, the life of the Lord Jesus Christ, many attempted to articulate the mystery of the Incarnate Logos. This course takes a close look at the nature of Christ, the Council of Chalcedon, and the…