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Bible study, theology, and Orthodox Christian learning resources at St. George.

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Online English Bible Study with Fr. Joshua Gerges

Unlocking the Themes & Summaries of Every Book

Join the online English Bible Study with Fr. Joshua Gerges every Wednesday at 7:00 PM through the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Tampa, FL YouTube channel.

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Theology & Doxology Course

A weekly course for those who want to learn Orthodox theology and doxology in a structured setting. Participants may attend simply to learn, or complete the course requirements to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Schedule & Details

  • Theology: Every Saturday, 5:00–6:00 pm
  • Doxology: Attend Vespers, 6:00–6:30 pm
  • You can join at any point.
  • Certificate of Completion signed and handed by Bishop Basil after passing the final test.
  • For more information, contact Fr. Joshua: 615-403-7141

Theology Course Plan

  1. 1Introduction to The Coptic Church
  2. 2Salvation from Biblical Perspective
  3. 3The Necessity of Faith in Christ
  4. 4The Holy Trinity
  5. 5The Validity of the New Testament
  6. 6The Deity of Christ
  7. 7The Meaning of Sacraments
  8. 8Sacrament of Baptism
  9. 9Sacrament of The Holy Unction
  10. 10Uniqueness of the Orthodox Worship
  11. 11The Use of Incense in Worship
  12. 12Icons and paintings at Church
  13. 13Understanding the Liturgy
  14. 14Sacrament of Eucharist
  15. 15Sacrament of Repentance and Confession
  16. 16Sacrament of Priesthood
  17. 17The Nicene Creed
  18. 18Council of Chalcedon and the Eastern Orthodox
  19. 19Fasts and Feasts
  20. 20Intercession of Saints
  21. 21Perpetual Virginity of St. Mary
  22. 22The Role of Faith & works in Our Salvation
  23. 23Holy Tradition
  24. 24The Differences between Catholic and Orthodox Christianity
  25. 25Final Test

For more information:

Fr. Joshua — 615-403-7141

Pre-Servants Curriculum Summary

Year A

First Semester: August to December

  • Old Testament: Genesis - Ruth
  • Church History: 1st-4th Century
  • Comparative Theology: Orthodoxy vs. Catholicism and Protestantism
  • Spiritual: Several Spiritual Topics

Second Semester: January to May

  • Old Testament: Samuel - Malachi
  • Church History: History of Coptic Church as of Chalcedon and after.
  • Rituals: Church structures, study of liturgy and more
  • Spiritual / Apologetics: Spiritual or Apologetic Topics

Year B

First Semester: August to December

  • New Testament: Matthew - John
  • Patrology: Apostolic Fathers, Nicene and Post Nicene Fathers
  • Dogma: Orthodox Faith on Salvation, Holy Trinity, Nature of Christ
  • Spiritual: Several Spiritual Topics

Second Semester: January to May

  • New Testament: Acts - Revelation
  • Dogma: Theology and study of the Sacraments
  • Comparative Theology: Orthodox Christianity vs. World Religions and Cults
  • Apologetics: Several Apologetic Topics