{"id":153,"date":"2016-11-25T10:16:07","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T10:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webfulcreations.com\/themes\/education\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2024-10-04T20:35:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T19:35:38","slug":"courses-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tmes.org.uk\/index.php\/courses-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Certificate & Diploma Of Orthodox Studies<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Certificate of Orthodox Studies<\/a><\/h3>

The Certificate Course is a one-year practical course that gives a comprehensive oversight of the history, worship, doctrine and practice of the Church, including an introduction to Holy Scripture. As a requirement for admission to the course, students will need to have a good grasp of the English language and Read More...<\/a><\/p>FIND OUT MORE!<\/a>

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Diploma of Orthodox Studies Year I<\/a><\/h3>

The Diploma Course lasts for two years and developes the study of Christian theology and worship begun in the Certificate Course. The two years differ in their core themes. This year concentrates on giving a broad historical, theological and liturgical foundation. It provides a ‘map,’ underpinning ongoing study and pastoral Read More...<\/a><\/p>FIND OUT MORE!<\/a>

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Diploma of Orthodox Studies Year II<\/a><\/h3>

The Diploma Course lasts for two years and developes the study of Christian theology and worship begun in the Certificate Course. The two years differ in their core themes. This year concentrates on Pastoral Practice, with specific theological themes designed to help students understand and respond to the deeper issues Read More...<\/a><\/p>FIND OUT MORE!<\/a>

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COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Online Icon Course – the Study of Icons<\/a><\/h3>

The Online Icon Course\u00a0traces the development of iconography, as it grew technically from the arts of the ancient civilisations around the Mediterranean, into the art of Christian iconography, as artists travailed to find a way to express the revelation of God made man, in Christ Jesus. All the Great Councils Read More...<\/a><\/p>FIND OUT MORE!<\/a>

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Tuesday & Thursday Studies with Fr. Stephen<\/a><\/h3>

ONLINE Tuesday Scripture & Orthodox Tradition AT THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY FATHERS The Thursday book The Tuesday book with father Stephen is well established in Shrewsbury! During Covid, we moved Online and a broad swathe of supplementary books, with discussion, have been read during the years. These range from Read More...<\/a><\/p>FIND OUT MORE!<\/a>

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Catechesis & Enquirers Classes<\/a><\/h3>

An online introduction to the Orthodox faith is available on YouTube for those enquiring into Orthodox Christianity, catechumens, or those wanting to refresh their knowledge of the basics. The course comprises twelve 45-minute sessions. Click on the link.<\/p>FIND OUT MORE!<\/a>

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Orthodox Women of Britain<\/a><\/h3>

We are formed with the blessing of His Grace, Bishop Maximos of Melitene, and are open to all Orthodox Women of any canonical Orthodox jurisdiction. Patron saints: Nonna, Hilda and Olympias Our vision: We are Orthodox Christian women dedicated to supporting one another in our service to God (diakonia), and Read More...<\/a><\/p>EMAIL YOUR ENQUIRY!<\/a>

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Synaxarion Project<\/a><\/h3>

Two years ago, we began to collate a British & Irish Synaxarion. There are so many Saints we know nothing about, whose names regularly crop up in the Liturgical Year, that it seems expedient to start to collate information. A big issue with the published Online material is that it Read More...<\/a><\/p>EMAIL YOUR ENQUIRY!<\/a>

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Certificate and Diploma Year I &II The Certificate Course is a one-year practical course that gives a comprehensive oversight of the history, worship, doctrine and practice of the Church, including an introduction to Holy Scripture. As a requirement for admission to the course, students will need to have a good Read More...<\/a><\/p>

Time:<\/strong> 9:30 AM - 14:30 PM
Date:<\/strong> October 11, 2025<\/p>Join Now!<\/a><\/div>

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Course I: The World of the First Christians Year I: Roots of Iconography Year II: Studying Scripture Through Icons Course II: The Theology of the Icon Year I: From Nicea I to the Council of Chalcedon & its aftermath. Year II: From the Canons of Trullo to Visual Hesychasm. Each Read More...<\/a><\/p>

Time:<\/strong> 11:00 - 12.30; 14:30 - 16.00 London Time
Date:<\/strong> September 27, 2025<\/p>Join Now!<\/a><\/div>

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BISHOP MAXIMOS OF MELITENE We are honoured to have Bishop Maximos, Archdiocese representative to TMES as our Keynote Speaker. There will also be a discussion panel with our lecturers and an opportunity to meet them. \u00a0Our Courses cover the fundamentals of ministry in the Church, \u00a0and are essential Read More...<\/a><\/p>

Time:<\/strong> 10 AM - 4.30 PM
Date:<\/strong> August 9, 2025<\/p>Join Now!<\/a><\/div>

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ITS IMPORTANCE & PRINCIPLES FOR REMODELLING THE CHURCH INTERIOR Many Orthodox communities in Britain use churches previously built for Anglican or other Christian denominations. How do we develop an Orthodox liturgical interior under such restraints. Aidan Hart has had much experience of adapting and remodelling church interiors, and a working Read More...<\/a><\/p>

Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM - 4.00 PM
Date:<\/strong> September 6, 2025<\/p>Join Now!<\/a><\/div>

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