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Our Courses
The primary aim of the Seminary is to provide those who are training for ministry or wish to be more involved in the work of the Church with sufficient instruction for them to take on various roles. The Seminary also aims to provide a foundation for further Orthodox theological study.
Our Lecturers
The Thyateira Midlands Ecclesiastical Seminary is under the aegis of the Greek Orthdodox Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain. We are proud to have as Rector the Very Revd Protopresbyter Fr Stephen Maxfield, together with a small but dedicated band of regular & visiting lecturers.
Admission Process
Students need to have a good grasp of the English language and hold a minimum of GCSE/ A level or equivalent educational qualification. Enroll for one year, starting in the second week of October with monthly Saturday Seminars in Birmingham
OUR FOUNDATION COURSES
The Fundamentals of Orthodox Teaching , Liturgy, Theology & Pastoral Care!
Certificate of Orthodox Studies
The Certificate Course is a one-year practical course that gives a comprehensive oversight of the history, worship,
Learn More!Diploma of Orthodox Studies Year I
The Diploma Course lasts for two years and allows a deeper study of the faith. Core elements of the course include
Learn More!Diploma of Orthodox Studies Year II
The Diploma Course lasts for two years and allows a deeper study of the faith. Core elements of the course include
Learn More!OUR STAFF
Faces you will get to know!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our Upcoming Seminars/Events Dont Miss Out!
TMES ORTHODOX STUDIES
Certificate and Diploma Year I &II New term begins The Certificate
Time: 9:30 AM - 14:30 PM
Date: October 12, 2024
ONLINE ICON COURSE
Next lecture: Theophanies Part I This is the next lecture of the Icons
Time: 14:30 - 15.30; 16:00 - 17.00 London Time
Date: October 19, 2024
Book Studies
ON TUESDAY EVENINGS 7PM: VIDEO SESSIONS We study a useful book to
Time: Check Detailed Schedule
ABOUT THE ESTIA
Getting to Your Course and What it looks like!
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- Entrance to Estia
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- How to get to Estia
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- Inside Estia
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- We start with coffee
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- In person or Zoom
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- Teaching Certificate
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- Teaching Diploma
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- The Exhibition
ITS CHALLENGING, ITS FUN, IT WORKS!
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Start your Journey with the Certificate Course!
A comprehensive oversight of the history, worship, doctrine and practice of the Church, including an introduction to Holy Scripture.
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Continue your studies with the Diploma Course!
Core elements of the course include the Holy Scripture, the Fathers and later theologians, Church history, canon law, worship, and Church organisation and structure. Additional topics include pastoral theology, liturgical practice, spirituality, apologetics, church music and art.
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Expand your studies with ancillary courses and projects!
Sign up for the Online Icon Course or join the Wednesday Study Group. Find out where Catechesis & other classes are. Join Orthodox Women of Britain or join the British Synaxarion Project.
OUR TESTIMONIALS
What Parent's Say About Us?
Olivia James
Studying the Certificate and Diploma Courses at TMES has given me a deep ontological grounding in the classical Christian tradition that Eastern Orthodoxy embodies. The 1 year certificate and 2 year diploma courses are fairly comprehensive in scope, and carefully designed and updated every year in response to feedback from students. The lecturers are scholars, monastics and clergy folk, all of whom are very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. There is plenty of discussion based learning as well as student presentations on select topics and academic essays. I have met some wonderful people through doing this course and it has contributed greatly to my continuing spiritual growth.
Olivia James
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