St. Stephen's

10/19/2026

☦️ 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒔. 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.

The 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2027–28 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 (MCL), a newly accredited graduate program rooted in the canonical tradition of the Orthodox Church.

Bringing together theological depth, rigorous scholarship, and pastoral awareness, this program prepares clergy and lay students to engage the canonical life of the Church with knowledge, responsibility, and faithfulness.
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✦ Program Highlights:

▸ 51 graduate credits across six semesters
▸ Study of the holy canons, Church governance, and contemporary canonical questions
▸ Canonical Greek and supervised thesis research
▸ Hybrid learning: online sessions with required in-person residency

A one-week residency is required at the beginning of both the first and second years at the Antiochian Village in western Pennsylvania.

📅 Applications close May 31, 2027
🎓 A bachelor’s degree is required for admission.

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Deepen your understanding of the Church’s canonical tradition—and prepare to place that knowledge in service to her life and mission.

📌 Applications for MPCC, MDiv, MTS, and St. Stephen’s Certificate programs are also open for 2027–28.

09/25/2026

📜 NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT 📜

The Antiochian House of Studies is pleased to announce the forthcoming Master of Eastern Orthodox Canon Law - a distinctive graduate degree for the serious, scholarly, and pastorally responsible study of the canonical tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Program Highlights:
✦ 51 Graduate Credits (39 core + 6 elective + 6-credit thesis)
✦ Six-semester structured curriculum
✦ Canonical Greek I & II
✦ Primary canonical texts study
✦ Original scholarly research

Curriculum includes:

Theological foundations of canon law
Church organization & governance
Marriage, family, clergy & monasticism
The Holy Mysteries & sacramental discipline
Ecclesiastical courts & Church-State relations
Contemporary canonical questions

This program prepares graduates for advanced research, teaching, publishing, translation, diocesan support, Church administration, and further graduate study.

Anticipated Launch: Fall 2027

☦ Study the holy canons.
☦ Understand the challenges of today.
☦ Serve the Church with knowledge, discernment, and faithfulness.

Details, application procedures, and prerequisite requirements will be announced soon.

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06/14/2026

Enrollment is Now Open for Academic Year 2027–2028

Following the successful completion and closing of admissions for the 2026–2027 academic year, we are pleased to announce that applications are now officially open for the 2027–2028 academic year at the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS).

Answer the call to serve the Lord in His parish and community, pursue excellence in theological education and pastoral formation, and deepen your relationship with God.

At AHOS, we remain committed to offering faithful Orthodox Christian education rooted in the living tradition of the Church and designed to equip clergy, laity, and all those seeking theological formation and spiritual growth.

Theological Offerings for 2027–2028:
✦ St. Stephen’s Certificate Program (SSC)
✦ Master in Theological Studies (MTS)
✦ Master in Pastoral Care & Counselling (MPCC)
✦ Master of Divinity (MDiv)
✦ Doctorate of Ministry in Eastern Orthodox Theology
✦ Ph.D. in Orthodox Studies

Whether you are discerning a call to ministry, seeking academic excellence, or wishing to grow deeper in the Orthodox faith, AHOS invites you to begin your journey with us.

📩 Wish to enquire about admissions, syllabus, or anything else?
Apply today and explore the application process.

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06/07/2026

Official Announcement

Antiochian House of Studies Successfully Completes ATS Focused Visit Evaluation
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The Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its focused evaluation visit conducted by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) on March 31, 2026.

During the onsite visit to the AHOS campus in La Verne, California, the evaluation committee met with institutional leadership, including the president and dean, as well as faculty, board members, administrators, students, and other stakeholders.

The committee commended the professionalism, transparency, and constructive engagement demonstrated by all participants throughout the evaluation process.

Following the visit, the evaluation committee submitted its report to ATS. Upon the recommendation of the visiting committee, the ATS Board of Commissioners reviewed the report during its meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 1–2, 2026.

The Board’s agenda included AHOS’ focused visit in relation to the institution’s comprehensive evaluation plan, as previously required in June 2022.

After careful review of the report and supporting materials in light of the ATS Commission’s Standards, Policies, and Procedures, the Board voted to receive and accept the report of the Spring 2026 focused visit.

This outcome affirms the Antiochian House of Studies’ continued commitment to academic excellence, institutional integrity, and ongoing improvement in theological education.

AHOS expresses its sincere gratitude to His Eminence Metropolitan Saba, Chair of the Board, the members of the Board of Directors, the president, dean, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and all supporters whose contributions made this successful evaluation possible.

Antiochian House of Studies

La Verne, California

June 2026
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01/12/2026

The Orthodox Academic Society (OAS) of the Antiochian House of Studies invites you to the 2026 Winter Symposium:
Themed
📖 The Most Holy Theotokos in the Teachings of the Church Fathers

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Saba,
and under the guidance of
V. Rev. Fr. Michel Najim, President of AHOS,
and Rt. Rev. Fr. Fadi Rabbat, Academic Dean

🗓 Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM EST
💻 Via Zoom

Join us for an afternoon of patristic reflection on the Most Holy Theotokos, featuring presentations by AHOS doctoral students and faculty, followed by live Q&A and a 30-minute stay-and-mingle session.

🎤 Speakers:
• Marina Guevara-Trejo
• Fr. Cosmin Sicoe
• Fr. Charles Nicholas Baz

🔗 The Zoom link will be shared with OAS members one day prior to the symposium.

✨ Not yet an OAS member?
AHOS students, faculty, and affiliates are invited to join the Orthodox Academic Society. Membership is free, create your account at oas.ahos.edu.

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12/30/2025

https://ahos.edu/ahos-honors-alumnus-bishop-elect-peter-karakozoff/

His Grace, the Right Reverend Peter Karakozoff Bishop-Elect The Administration, Faculty, and Staff of the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) extend their heartfelt congratulations to His Grace, the Right Reverend Peter Karakozoff, on his election