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Winter 2025 Symposium announcement – Orthodox Academic Society

Dear beloved Brethren, With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Saba we would like to invite the AHOS community to join us at the 6th biannual Orthodox Academic Society Symposium, to be held Saturday, January 25th, from noon to 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, via Zoom. The theme for this symposium will be The Theology and Canons of the First Ecumenical […]

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Orthodox Academic Society – Winter Symposium 2025 – CALL FOR PAPERS

Call For Papers The Antiochian House of Studies Orthodox Academic Society will be holding its Winter Symposium themed The Theology and Canons of the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea on January 25th, 2025 (12:00 pm EST), via Zoom. OAS symposia offer AHOS graduate students a chance to present their academic work to the wider AHOS community. The symposium will

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Fr. Fadi Rabbat’s (Academic Dean) Visit to Greece and France: Strengthening Ecclesiastical and Academic Ties

In September, Fr. Fadi Rabbat, Academic Dean of the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS), embarked on an enriching journey to Greece and Lebanon, visiting several ecclesiastical figures, academic leaders, and promoting the efforts of AHOS. His mission was not only to strengthen ties between the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and the Greek-speaking

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ATS Executive Director Reflects on AHOS Graduation

Frank Yamada, Executive Director of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS), delivered a heartfelt keynote address to the graduates of the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS). Reflecting on the importance of theological education, Yamada emphasized the joy of commencements as a highlight in his role, calling graduations “the best time of year for theological schools.”

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The Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) is officially recognized as a Higher Education Institution in Greece.

The Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) has achieved formal recognition as a Higher Education Institution in Greece. This prestigious acknowledgment was recently granted by the Interdisciplinary Organization for the Recognition of Academic Titles and Information (D.O.A.T.A.P. – Διεπιστημονικός Οργανισμός Αναγνώρισης Τίτλων Ακαδημαϊκών και Πληροφόρησης). According to the National Register of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions

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AHOS Residency Program: A Journey of Academic Excellence, and Spiritual Enrichment.

August 25—September 6, 2024 The 2024 AHOS Residency Program has recently concluded, leaving a lasting impression on all who participated. Held under the esteemed leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan SABA, Metropolitan of North America and Canada, and Rt. Rev. Bishop THOMAS, AHOS Spiritual Advisor. This two-week intensive program, held at the Antiochian Village in western

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2024 AHOS Graduation Ceremony: A Celebration of Achievement and Commitment

The 2024 AHOS Graduation Ceremony was a momentous occasion that beautifully blended tradition, spiritual reflection, and academic recognition. Held in the Ajar Amphitheatre, the ceremony was a significant milestone for students, faculty, and the entire AHOS community. The ceremony commenced with an Opening Procession, led by Fr. Fadi Rabbat, featuring a solemn Gospel reading and

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Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) Celebrates Historic Participation in ATS COA Biennial Meeting

AHOS at the ATS COA Biennial Meeting The Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) fully participated as a voting member in the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Commission on Accrediting (COA) Biennial Meeting in Atlanta Georgia. This participation came in the wake of AHOS receiving full accreditation from ATS on June 7, 2022, empowering it to offer

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Antiochian House of Studies Grants PhD degree to Fr. Patrick O’Grady

5 June 2024 The Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) proudly announces the successful defense and conferral of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree to Reverend Father Patrick O’Grady. The doctoral defense, held on 5 June 2024, marked the pinnacle of years of rigorous scholarship and dedicated research. This achievement was underscored by Fr. Patrick’s dissertation

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Orthodox Academic Society Hosts 5th biannual Summer 2024 Symposium on Contemporary Orthodox Theology

May 25, 2024 – Antiochian House of Studies The Orthodox Academic Society, an academic association under the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS), held its 5th biannual Symposium (Summer 2024) on May 25, 2024. This year’s symposium, coordinated by Deacon Simeon Spencer, focused on “Contemporary Issues and Orthodox Practical Theology,” drawing attention to the myriad challenges

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