The Certificate in Orthodox Studies provides foundational theological education for clergy, church servants, and lay faithful seeking structured Orthodox Christian formation.

The program emphasizes:

• Holy Scripture
• Orthodox theology and doctrine
• Church history and tradition
• Liturgical life
• Spiritual formation

📘 Program Structure

Certificate students complete a prescribed sequence of introductory courses offered through the Academic Departments of the College.

All courses are taught within their respective departments.

🔗 Required Courses

(linked directly to department course shells)

Biblical Studies Department

• 🔗 BI101 – Old Testament I
• 🔗 BI201 – New Testament I

Theology Department

• 🔗 TH101 – Dogmatic Theology I

Church History Department

• 🔗 CH101 – Early Church History

Liturgy & Worship Department

• 🔗 LI101 – Introduction to Liturgy

Spiritual Formation Department

• 🔗 SF101 – Spiritual Formation I

📚 Course Access

All courses listed above are linked directly to their respective department course shells.

Instruction, assignments, assessments, and grading occur exclusively within departmental courses.

👥 Enrollment

Students are enrolled through semester-based Moodle cohorts, which automatically grant access to required courses.

Manual enrollment is not required.

⏱ Duration

• Typically completed in 1 academic year (2 semesters)
• Full-time or part-time study permitted

➕ Pathway Forward

• Diploma in Theology
• Associate of Theology (A.Th.)
• Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)

🏛 Academic Oversight

Saint Mary Theological College
Academic Council & Faculty Board