There are opportunities for Distance Education in the Orthodox Church. This is almost certainly NOT an exhaustive list.
GGWB is interested in keeping this list complete and up to date. If you have additional information on distance education programs, whether listed here or not, please contact us!
GreatMartyr Euphemia Orthodox Theological Academy – (ROCOR)
A new 100% online theological academy, with students in 24 countries, offering a Diploma of Orthodox Theological Studies, courses available in English and Arabic, which also works as a thorough diaconal preparation course, and has as its purpose the academic preparation, and theological formation of men and women for service in the Orthodox Church. Non-Diploma students are welcome, and Continuing Education for clergy is also mentioned.
St. Stephen’s Course in Orthodox Theology – (AOA)
Saint Stephen’s Course is now Antiochian House of Studies, they are fully accredited, and in addition to still having the Saint Stephen’s Course, they also have added the optional master’s thesis to it to make it a Master of Theological Studies, and they also offer a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Pastoral Care and Counseling, and they also offer a PhD in Orthodox Studies.
Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College (University of Toronto)
The Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College offers fully online Orthodox Masters of Divinity (MDiv), Masters of Theological Studies (MTS), and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates. Based within the Toronto School of Theology, the University of Toronto’s world-renowned graduate theological school, the Orthodox School of Theology welcomes students from across North America and around the world from all Eastern and Oriental Orthodox backgrounds, preparing Orthodox Christians for ordained church ministry, lay leadership, counselling, chaplaincy, and other roles within the church. Non-credit auditors are also welcome to take courses for faith and theological development.
The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America, (ROCOR)
Offering diplomas in Pastoral Theology and Orthodox Studies, the Pastoral School of the Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia provides a sixty (60) credit program of study leading to a Diploma in Pastoral Theology (PTh.D), and a forty-two (42) credit program leading to a diploma in Orthodox Studies (OS.D).
