Theme: The Healing of the Will: Obedience as the Path to True Freedom and Union with Christ.
Date: January 23, 2027 | Time: 12:00 PM (EST) | Location: Via Zoom
The Antiochian House of Studies Orthodox Academic Society (OAS) is pleased to announce its 10th Academic Symposium, to be held online on January 23, 2027.
This symposium marks two significant milestones: the 10th symposium in the Society’s academic journey and the celebration of five years since the founding of the Orthodox Academic Society. Over the past five years, OAS has provided a platform for theological scholarship, academic exchange, and intellectual engagement within the Antiochian House of Studies community.
This year’s symposium will explore the profound theme:
“The Healing of the Will: Obedience as the Path to True Freedom and Union with Christ.”
About the Symposium
The OAS Symposium serves as a platform for AHOS graduate students to present and discuss their academic work within the broader AHOS community.
The event will run for three hours and will include a series of 15-minute paper presentations, followed by 10-minute question-and-answer sessions.
All AHOS students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. Participation is free for OAS members, who will receive access to the Zoom session and have the opportunity to engage in the discussions.
Call for Papers
Graduate students enrolled in the MTS, MPCC, MDiv, DMin, and PhD programs are invited to submit papers for consideration.
While all papers written from an Orthodox perspective are welcome, preference will be given to those addressing this year’s theme.
Papers should demonstrate sound theological research, academic rigor, and relevance to the symposium theme or to broader areas of Orthodox theological study.
Submission Deadline: To be announced.
How to Submit
Students may submit their papers and register for free OAS membership through the following link:
OAS – Submit your paper (AHOS account required)
Further details, including the final schedule and Zoom link, will be sent to registered OAS members in advance of the event.
Join us as we celebrate five years of the Orthodox Academic Society and its 10th academic symposium, continuing our shared commitment to Orthodox theological scholarship and academic excellence.
