St Cyril's Coptic Orthodox Theological College

St Cyril's Coptic Orthodox Theological College Welcome to Saint Cyril's! We are a tertiary provider of leading edge accredited theological education Prior to the inauguration of St.

We are a tertiary provider of leading edge accredited theological education in the tradition of the Orthodox Church. Since 1982 we have been educating men and women in the service of the Church. History:

The history of theological education in Sydney’s Coptic Orthodox Church has deep roots. Cyril’s, a dedicated group of men and women undertook the service of establishing Pope Shenouda III Coptic

Orthodox Theological College, the first Coptic Theological College established outside of Egypt. In later years the College, in a bid to better service the Church and Academy, restructured as an accredited institution: St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College (SCTC). In a global first, St Cyril’s now offers the first stand-alone Masters degree in Orthodox Theology according to the Coptic tradition.

Eerdmans (one of the most widely respected biblical studies publishers) has just released the long-awaited Unveiling Pau...
01/09/2026

Eerdmans (one of the most widely respected biblical studies publishers) has just released the long-awaited Unveiling Paul: Co-crucifixion and the Indwelling of the Righteous One by our Dean, Rev. Professor Daniel Fanous! The Foreword to the book is written by the leading Pauline scholar Prof. Michael J. Gorman.
For those in Australia, books will be ordered in bulk (to decrease the shipping costs) and will be available in most of our parish bookstores, as well as St Cyril's Bookstore, in February 2027.

For those not in Australia, it is available for preorder and its publication date is February 18, 2027:
Eerdmans website: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802886507/unveiling-paul/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802886507

Book Information—Unveiling Paul:

In Unveiling Paul, Orthodox scholar Fr Daniel Fanous offers a fresh perspective on the Apostle Paul by reconsidering him through the lens of patristic wisdom. It is sustained patristic exegesis of Paul that is altogether unique. At the heart of the book is the conviction that Paul's encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus was an unveiling of Christ not only to him but in him--which thereafter illuminated Paul's reading of Scripture, his vision of humanity, and his understanding of himself.

Fanous explores how this dramatic unveiling shaped Paul's understanding of salvation and related themes: co-crucifixion with Christ, the indwelling of the Righteous One, the transformation of believers into “righteous ones” by participation, and more. Engaging with the work of modern interpreters such as Michael Gorman and Richard Hays, Fanous affirms their emphasis on participation and transformation while broadening the conversation to include the voices of the early church fathers--those who stood closest to Paul chronologically, linguistically, culturally, and spiritually.

By reading alongside the earliest exegetes, Fanous recovers important insights into contested Pauline themes--faith, justification, righteousness, salvation--insights that challenge many modern assumptions and point the way to fruitful alternative readings. Grounded in the theological riches of the early Christian tradition, Unveiling Paul is ess

Eerdmans (one of the most widely respected biblical studies publishers) has just released the long-awaited Unveiling Pau...
01/09/2026

Eerdmans (one of the most widely respected biblical studies publishers) has just released the long-awaited Unveiling Paul: Co-crucifixion and the Indwelling of the Righteous One by our Dean, Rev. Professor Daniel Fanous! The Foreword to the book is written by the leading Pauline scholar Prof. Michael J. Gorman.
For those in Australia, books will be ordered in bulk (to decrease the shipping costs) and will be available in most of our parish bookstores, as well as St Cyril's Bookstore, in February 2027.

For those not in Australia, it is available for preorder and its publication date is February 18, 2027:
Eerdmans website: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802886507/unveiling-paul/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802886507

Book Information—Unveiling Paul:

In Unveiling Paul, Orthodox scholar Fr Daniel Fanous offers a fresh perspective on the Apostle Paul by reconsidering him through the lens of patristic wisdom. It is sustained patristic exegesis of Paul that is altogether unique. At the heart of the book is the conviction that Paul's encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus was an unveiling of Christ not only to him but in him--which thereafter illuminated Paul's reading of Scripture, his vision of humanity, and his understanding of himself.

Fanous explores how this dramatic unveiling shaped Paul's understanding of salvation and related themes: co-crucifixion with Christ, the indwelling of the Righteous One, the transformation of believers into “righteous ones” by participation, and more. Engaging with the work of modern interpreters such as Michael Gorman and Richard Hays, Fanous affirms their emphasis on participation and transformation while broadening the conversation to include the voices of the early church fathers--those who stood closest to Paul chronologically, linguistically, culturally, and spiritually.

By reading alongside the earliest exegetes, Fanous recovers important insights into contested Pauline themes--faith, justification, righteousness, salvation--insights that challenge many modern assumptions and point the way to fruitful alternative readings. Grounded in the theological riches of the early Christian tradition, Unveiling Paul is essential reading for scholars, students of Scripture, and anyone who wants to see Paul anew.

Fr Daniel will also be teaching an exciting new unit in Semester 1, 2027 that will be a deep reading of the early Church Fathers: Patristic Readings of Paul (details will be released soon).

This semester our students with Mina Samy are exploring The Eucharist and Liturgical Theology by deepening their underst...
26/08/2026

This semester our students with Mina Samy are exploring The Eucharist and Liturgical Theology by deepening their understanding on the significance of the Eucharist within the life of the church, faith, tradition and the meaning of the Eucharist through theological study and discussion.

Earlier this week St Cyril’s hosted a Diocesan Clergy Professional Development Day. Over 40 priests from the dioceses of...
14/08/2026

Earlier this week St Cyril’s hosted a Diocesan Clergy Professional Development Day. Over 40 priests from the dioceses of Sydney and Melbourne gathered in person and online to hear from Fr Stephen Muse, PhD., a pioneer and leader in the field of pastoral counselling and the integration of Orthodox theology and psychology. The focus of the day was the pastoral care of those suffering from trauma, including implications for both spiritual and psychological healing. We thank Fr Stephen for his willingness to share his knowledge and expertise with our clergy.

Over the past two weekends St Cyril’s counselling and theology students had the privilege of attending the Sacred Hospit...
12/08/2026

Over the past two weekends St Cyril’s counselling and theology students had the privilege of attending the Sacred Hospitality unit with Fr Stephen Muse, PhD., a pioneer and leader in the field of pastoral counselling and the integration of Orthodox theology and psychology. Students heard about the dia-Logos of Pastoral Counselling, the transformative personal encounter that occurs when both counsellor and the one seeking healing are both affected by the presence of Christ in their midst, opening up possibilities for the healing and growth of both, in ways that are beyond human power and comprehension. This unit was the perfect way to start the new counselling degrees offered at St Cyril’s by ensuring that we ground our counselling practice in Orthodox theology. We thank Fr Stephen for the blessings we have gained from this time with him, and we look forward to offering more counselling units at St Cyril’s in the future.

We are thankful for the successful liturgy conference, Rite and Revelation: Essays in Liturgical History and Theology, i...
22/07/2026

We are thankful for the successful liturgy conference, Rite and Revelation: Essays in Liturgical History and Theology, inaugurating the St Sarapion Society of Liturgy. A special thank you to His Grace Bishop Daniel of Sydney and the conference organisers Fr James Nessim from SAC and Mina Samy from St Cyril's for your dedication, hard work and commitment in making this conference a successful event. We express our gratitude to His Grace Bishop Rewis General Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne, His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne and His Grace Bishop Chrysostomos of Bukoba and West Tanzania for their addresses and blessings. Over the course of 3 days, 23 papers on liturgy and liturgical theology were presented, across the Coptic, Syrian, Indian and Byzantine traditions, fostering deep engagement with the rich liturgical heritage of the Church and its application for the Christian faithful.

11/07/2026

The Eucharist Liturgical Theology by Mina Samy, students will be shifting into an in-depth analysis focusing particularly on the Egyptian Eucharistic Liturgies.
To apply, contact our registrar ([email protected]), or click here to apply: https://stcyrils.edu.au/index.php/apply-now/ - Enrolments close on 13 July, 2026!

Ever wondered what a particular verse in the Gospels really meant in the original New Testament Greek? Or wanted to stud...
10/07/2026

Ever wondered what a particular verse in the Gospels really meant in the original New Testament Greek? Or wanted to study the Bible seriously and makes sense of the words of Christ? For biblical scholarship and the study of theology, perhaps the most important tool is the Greek language. Introduction to NT Greek 1 in Sem 2, is available face to face and online anywhere in the world.

Applications and Enrolment cutoff for Semester 2 is July 13, 2026. Please note this unit will be offered for undergraduate & postgraduate students, in online mode. Fee-HELP funding is available for students, with no fee up front. For further information contact [email protected]

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