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Patrology (2 courses) |
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This course covers the life, writings, doctrines and thoughts of the early church Fathers. It presents the living story of the early church in all its aspects of worship, pastoral and social concepts, preaching and spirituality. |
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Church Canons (2 courses) |
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This course presents an introduction to the Church Canons. These comprise the Apostolic Canons, Ecumenical Canons, Regional Canons and Canons of individual Fathers. This course focuses on the office and duties of a Christian bishop, the qualifications and conduct of the clergy, the religious life of the Christian flock (abstinence, fasting), its external administration (excommunication, synods, relations with pagans and Jews), the sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Marriage); and in a word, the statutory legislation of the Church. |
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Ritual Theology (2 courses) |
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This course covers important topics on how the Church's rituals and beliefs reflect her spiritual beauty and the sublime sacred meaning contained in each rite. This subject lights the way before those who wish to have a deeper appreciation of rituals of the church. |
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Coptic Language (1 course) |
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This course covers the basic Coptic grammar and a wide range of Coptic vocabulary. In addition, the study will include general knowledge about all Coptic hymns, reading and learning different parts of the Holy Psalmody Book. The students should ultimately be able to read, write, and comprehend the Coptic language and understand a wide range of Coptic vocabulary used colloquially and in Church texts. |
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Theology of Mission (1 course) |
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This course deals with the role of the Church in reaching out to those from outside the Church. This course begins with an outline of the Biblical and ecclesiastical basis for outreach. The characteristics of missionary work are set out. These are presented with case studies from the missionary work of the Coptic Church in Africa and the lands of migration. This course concludes with a discussion on the approach for missionary work in the lands of migration. |
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Coptic Hymns (1 course) |
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This course covers basic history of Coptic hymns and helps students read and understand parts of the book of Praise (Coptic Psalmody) as well as the order of its melodies. The course will teach the difference between church tunes (annual, seasonal, joyful, and sorrowful) and will teach students the chanting of some church hymns. |
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