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The '''Toronto Orthodox Theological [[Academy]]''' is a [[seminary]] located in Toronto, Ontario, under the auspices of the [[Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)]], founded in 1998. The Academy is affiliated with St. Paul’s University in Ottawa, Ontario, and offers a four-year course in Theological Studies. A Bachelor of Theology Degree is awarded from St. Paul’s University upon completion of course requirements.
==DeansMission Statement==* 1998-2006 - BpThe Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy exists to serve the Church in Canada in her sacred mission and witness to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through the advancement of Orthodox thought and life. [[Christophoros (Rakintzakis) Since the priestly ministry is essential to the life of the Orthodox Church, the education of Andida]]men who are called to be priests is one of the primary objectives of the Academy.* 2006-Present - Very RevIn the future, an equally important objective will be to provide specialized training for men or women who wish to serve the Church through the important lay ministries such as teachers, secretaries, youth directors and chanters or choir directors. Archimandrite Ignatios-Demetrios DelisIn all areas of study, the Academy seeks to provide sound theological reflection on the vital issues facing the Church.
This is why the Academy is equally concerned, not only with the academic, but also with the spiritual and moral development of the students. It is hoped that each student will gain the tools needed to struggle not only to gain a deeper understanding of his or her Orthodox faith, but also to live out this faith with all its power and practical applications in the ordinary circumstances and complexities of daily life. Thus, education and preparation of students is viewed as an integration of faith and learning. This takes place within an Orthodox Christian environment, with special emphasis on personal growth, both intellectual and spiritual. Other objectives of the Academy include: to achieve an institutional environment of faith and learning, which conveys a greater sense of the values and spirit of Orthodox Christianity; and, to provide the proper training and specialized education for those planning to assume leadership roles in society as Orthodox Christian clergy and laity. ==Program of Studies==Subjects include: Byzantine Music; Dogmatics; Liturgics; Greek Language; Old Testament; New Testament; Orthodox Spirituality; Patrology; Church History; Pastoral Studies; Ethics; Parish Administration; Evangelization & Missions; Orthodoxy in Canada and the World; and, World Religions. == Deans ==* 1998-2006 - Bishop [[Christophoros (Rakintzakis) of Andida]]* since 2006 - fr. [[Ignatios Delis]] ==Seminary Churches==* St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church* Lifegiving Font Greek Orthodox Chapel ==External linkLink==*[http://www.gocanadagometropolis.org/theological-academy/index.htm Official siteAcademy Website]
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