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FAITH AND LIFE TRACK


The SCMOI Faith and Life Track courses offer foundational depth together with electives that allow students to explore areas of interest and to develop a range of transferrable skills.

Ranging from recent school leavers to retirees, the Faith and Life Track is for men and women of all ages who want to:
 

  • Develop a deeper understanding of Orthodox Christianity;

  • Acquire a knowledge-base and skills generally, or especially as a:

    • Leader         

    • Teacher

    • Communicator

    • Advocate

    • Parish, community or youth worker; 

  • Undertake tertiary studies in a personally enriching and supportive Orthodox educational environment.

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                Courses available at SCMOI:

Course name

Duration

Models

AQF

Diploma in Theology

1 year full-time,
Up to 4 years part-time

Online

05

Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry

2 years full-time,
Up to 8 years part-time

Online

06

Bachelor of Theology

3 years full-time,
Up to 9 years part-time

Online

07

Postgraduate options are available for persons who have completed a tertiary degree.

SCMOI Faith & Life Track: BTH Subjects offered

                            
• Introductory Church Slavonic
• New Testament Greek A 
• New Testament Greek B 
• Introductory Ecclesiastical Latin A
• Introductory Ecclesiastical Latin B 

Languages

Church History

• Introduction to Church History: The Early Church, Middle Ages
• Hagiography and the Lives of the Saints 
• The Apostolic Fathers: Letters of St Ignatius
• Orthodox Church History: From the Mission of SS Cyril and Methodius to the Present

• Interpreting the Old Testament 
• Interpreting the New Testament 
• Synoptic Studies 
• Pentateuch 
• Johannine Literature: Narratives and Perspectives 
• 'Working out Salvation': Theology and Ethics in Paul 

Biblical Studies

• Theology: An Introduction 
• Theology of Jesus Christ
• Church, Ministry, Sacraments 
• Apologetics and World Religions 
• Objections to Christian Belief 
• The History and Theology of Marian Doctrine and Devotion 

Theology

Liturgics & Christian Spirituality

• Liturgy & Worship 1
• Liturgy & Worship 2
• Introduction to Christian Spirituality and Discipleship


• Christian Leadership 1
• Christian Leadership 2

Leadership


• Capstone Integrative Project (XX3100A)
 

Capstone Unit

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