Dear Friends of ACTS, Greetings in the Lord! As the 2017-2018 academic year comes to a close, and our graduating class prepares for commencement, I reflect on what was accomplished this year with our Lord’s provision.  No effort can succeed … The post A Message from His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion: A Year of Growth and a Bright Future appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

Sunday, June 3rd, ACTS celebrated its second graduating class in Claremont, CA. Joined by clergy members from throughout the diocese and blessed by the presence of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, His Grace Bishop Youssef, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His … The post Congratulations, ACTS Class of 2018! appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

We are proud to announce the ordination of our very own team member, Subdeacon Timothy, as Deacon Timothy Paul, today, February 14th 2018, by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos at St. Paul … The post Ordination of Deacon Timothy Paul appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

 You can now become certified from the comfort of your own home by watching videos adapted from the 7 Saturday workshops offered during Lent 2017. Each module covers one of the seven required topic areas of the Servant Certification Exam … The post Now Available: Servant Certification Modular Videos appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

Pioneer of Religious Education in Modern Times This article was written by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and was published in Watani on 18 August 1991,to mark the 40th anniversary of the departure of Habib Girgis. Originally translated by Saad … The post Remembering Saint Habib Girgis on his Feast Day appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

ACTS congratulations to Dr. Ramez Mikhail who successfully defended his doctoral dissertation “the presentation of the lamb: a historical and theological analysis of the prothesis and preparatory rites of the Coptic liturgy” on Wednesday June 14 at Universität Wien, advanced … The post Congratulations Dr. Ramez Mikhail appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

Monday, May 15 marked the Commencement Ceremony of the first graduating class of St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological School. In the Blessed presence of His Imminence Metropolitan Serapion, His Grace Bishop Rafael and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, along with … The post Congratulations to the First Graduating Class, Class of 2017! appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

Liturgical Theology with His Grace Bishop Raphael (In Arabic Only). These series of lectures will examine theological thought inspired by engagement with the Coptic Orthodox liturgical tradition. After an in-depth examination into the theological understanding of Orthodox worship and the … The post His Grace Bishop Raphael on Liturgical Theology appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

Summer 2017 brings the unique opportunity of the Servant Leadership Certificate Program. The course, designed for college students, graduates, and young professionals, provides tools and strategies to develop skills in leadership, particularly servant leadership, that can be applicable not only … The post Program Highlight: Servant Leadership Certificate Program appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

ACTS is proud to announce its first graduating class. This group of students will have each completed and earned their Masters of Theological Studies and will be graduating at ACTS’ first Commencement Ceremony on May 15th alongside the celebration of … The post ACTS Proudly Announces the First Graduating Class, Class of 2017 appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

“It is so written in the scriptures; if our souls are following the law of God, the powers of darkness will not overpower us, but if we drift away from God they will prevail on us. You man, who want … The post Words from the Holy Father St. Athanasius on Good Friday appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

ACTS’s first study abroad trip to Egypt brought students and faculty from dioceses around the world together on a unique lecture tour of Egypt’s ancient historical sites. The course focused on the significance of the country’s rich monastic history providing … The post ACTS Goes Abroad: Egypt appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.