St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College

The College is pleased to announce that Dr Andrew Mellas (Senior Lecturer in Church History and Liturgical Studies) has signed a contract with Cambridge University Press to edit The Cambridge Companion to the Byzantine Church. This forthcoming volume will feature more than 35 chapters...

2 June 2021

Public Lecture by Faculty Member

On 1 June, Dr Mario Baghos, Lecturer in Patristics and Church History, delivered a talk on 'The Fall of Constantinople' for St Euphemia, Bankstown's Fellowship, at the request of College graduate and Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, Very Revd Fr Peter Mavrommatis.

2 June 2021

Public Lecture by the Sub-Dean

On 1 June, Dr Philip Kariatlis, Sub-Dean, Academic Director and Associate Professor of Theology, presented a public lecture at the Greek Orthodox Church of St George in Hobart (TAS) entitled “God's Miraculous Presence on Earth.” One of the key themes of the presentation was the importance of love...

1 June 2021

Dr Philip Kariatlis appointed on the International Governance Committee of the International Orthodox Theological Association

The College congratulates its Sub-Dean, Assoc. Professor Philip Kariatlis, who was recently appointed to the International Governance Committee of IOTA (the International Orthodox Theological Association). IOTA is a community of scholars and professionals dedicated to the worldwide exchange of...

31 May 2021

‘Theologising in the Shadow of the Pandemic’ seminar series

As part of the Sydney College of Divinity’s ‘Theologising in the Shadow of the Pandemic’ seminar series, on 28 May 2021, Associate Professor Ben Myers presented a paper on ‘The Uses of Adversity: George Herbert and the Christian Experience of Affliction’. Dr Andrew Mellas from St Andrew’s...

31 May 2021

International Conference on the Liturgy of Saint James

From 26-28 May 2021, Professor Harald Buchinger and Professor Stefanos Alexopoulos convened an international conference on the ancient Liturgy of Saint James. The conference assembled liturgical scholars from around the world via Zoom and explored changing perspectives in research on this ancient...

28 May 2021

Public Lecture by Faculty Member

On 27 May, Dr Mario Baghos, Lecturer in Patristics and Church History, and Chief Publishing Officer of St Andrew's Orthodox Press, delivered the second public lecture in the annual ‘Sailing to Byzantium’ series hosted by the Greek Orthodox Parish of St Catherine's in Mascot (NSW). This year's...

Dean’s Welcome

“Come O faithful, let us labour with zeal for Christ our God”

I take this opportunity to welcome all those who may be exploring possibilities for studying at St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College.

Studying at the College will pave the way for many opportunities: whether you are considering ordination to the priesthood or various types of lay diakonia, within the Church, for the building up of Christ’s body, you are most warmly invited to “come and see.” ...read more

Accreditation

St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College is accredited through the Sydney College of Divinity (SCD). The SCD is listed on the National Register of Higher Education Providers as a Higher Education Provider with Self-Accrediting Authority. It is approved by the Commonwealth Government for FEE-HELP to eligible students.