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Below you can explore the courses offered in each semester. They provide a clear overview
of the subjects you will study and the structure of the program throughout the coming years. 

Courses

1st Semester

Introduction to the Study and the Methodology of Theology

CODE

title

ECTS

101

Introduction to the Study and the Methodology of Theology

6

102

Introduction to the Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew Language

7

103

New Testament: Introduction, History and Culture of the New Testament period

7

104

Theory and Methodology in the Study of Religion

7

GR1

Modern Greek I

3

2nd Semester

CODE

title

ECTS

201

Ecclesiastical History I

6

202

Christian Art and Archaeology

6

203

History of Philosophy

6

204

Introduction to Patristic Literature and Hagiology

6

GR2

Modern Greek II

6

3rd Semester

CODE

title

ECTS

301

Ecclesiastical History II

6

302

Old Testament Interpretation

5

303

Liturgical Theology

5

304

Ecclesiastical Literature and Patristic Interpretation

6

305

World Religions

5

GR3

Modern Greek III

3

4th Semester

CODE

title

ECTS

401

Ecclesiastical Literature with Emphasis on the Latin Fathers

7

402

New Testament Interpretation

7

403

Social Theory and Religion

6

404

History, Literature and Culture of the Orthodox Slavic World

7

GR4

Modern Greek IV

3

5th Semester

CODE

title

ECTS

501

Mount Athos’ Monasticism, Mystic Theology, and Spirituality

6

502

Pastoral Theology and Christian Witness

7

503

Dogmatics I: History of Christian Theology & Spirituality

7

504

Contemporary Inter-Church and Inter-Orthodox Relations

7

GR5

Modern Greek V

3

6th Semester

CODE

title

ECTS

601

Dogmatics II: Introduction to Theological Gnoseology & Exposition of Orthodox Faith

7

602

Sociology of Christianity

7

603

Interreligious Dialogue

7

604

Catechism and Mission

6

GR6

Modern Greek VI

3

7th–8th Semester (Electives)

CODE

title

ECTS

701

Dogmatics III: Orthodox Dogmatic & Symbolic Theology

5

702

Christian Ethics and Bioethics

5

703

Old Testament Theology

5

704

The Ecumenical Movement

5

705

Social Theory and Social Teaching in the Modern World

5

GR7

Modern Greek VII

3

AGR1

Ancient Greek I

2

7th–8th Semester (Electives)

CODE

title

ECTS

801

Canon and Ecclesiastical Law

7

802

New Testament Theology

6

803

Christian Education in the Modern World

6

804

Ethics and Modern Technologies

6

GR8

Modern Greek VIII

3

AGR2

Ancient Greek II

2

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Take a closer look at your studies!

Below you can explore the courses offered in each semester. They provide a clear overview
of the subjects you will study and the structure of the program throughout the coming years. 

List of tutors

Evangelia Amoiridou

Professor
General Ecclesiastical History

Christos Arampatzis

Professor
Ecclesiastical Literature and Patristic Interpretation

Timoleon Galanis

Associate Professor
Old Testament

Moschos Gkoutzios

Professor
New Testament

Ilias Evangelou

Professor
Ecclesiastical Literature and Spiritual Life of Slavic Peoples

Angeliki Ziaka

Professor
Religious Studies

Fotios Ioannidis

Professor
Ecclesiastical Literature (Latin Fathers)

Nikolaos Kios

Associate Professor
Bioethics

Ioannis Kourembeles

Professor
Dogmatic and Symbolic Theology

Charidimos Koutris

Associate Professor
History of Dogma

Grigorios Liantas

Associate Professor
Inter-Orthodox and Inter-Christian Relations

Nikolaos Maggioros

Professor
Canon Law and Ecclesiastical Law

Sergios Marnellos

Associate Professor
Canon Law and Ecclesiastical Law

Vasiliki Mitropoulou

Professor
Religious Education and Digital Learning

Petros Panagiotopoulos

Associate Professor
Pastoral Theology and Ethics

Niki Papageorgiou

Professor
Sociology of Religion

Dimitrios Papazis

Associate Professor
Modern Ecclesiastical History

Marina Pyrovolaki

Associate Professor
Old Testament

Maria Rantzou

Associate Professor
Catechetics and Christian Pedagogy

Athanasios Stogiannidis

Associate Professor
Religious Education

Vasileios Tzerpos

Associate Professor
New Testament

Christos Tsironis

Professor
Social Theory and Religion

Stylianos Tsompanidis

Professor
Ecumenical Movement

Panagiotis Yfantis

Professor
Patristics and Hagiology

Georgios Chrysostomou

Associate Professor
Liturgy

Georgios Cheilas

Associate Professor
Liturgical Theology

Charalambos Atmatzidis

Emeritus Professor
New Testament

Panagiotis Pachis

Emeritus Professor
Religious Studies

Glykeria Chatzouli

Emeritus Professor
Christian Archaeology and Art

Stylianos Archontidis

Teaching Staff (EDIP)
Ancient Greek

Athanasios Tziertzis

Teaching Staff (EDIP)
Ecclesiastical History & Spirituality

Nikolaos Tsirevelos

Teaching Staff (EDIP)
Mission and Intercultural Theology

Dionysia Chatzi

Teaching Staff (EDIP)
Philosophy

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You submit your application electronically together with the required supporting documents to the Program Secretariat of the School of Theology.

2. Application review
Your application is reviewed by the Program Committee to verify that you meet the eligibility requirements and that all required documents have been submitted.

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The Committee evaluates your application file and supporting documentation, with particular attention to your academic background and overall academic profile.

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6. Final selection of candidates
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  • High-school diploma from a recognised secondary school (Greece or abroad)
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