Antiochian House of Studies
Welcome to the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS)
The Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) was established in 1980, under the aegis of the ancient and unbroken tradition of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch, with the express purpose of offering a theological education to as broad a public as possible.
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June 10, 2022
The Antiochian House of Studies Receives Full Accreditation
“Glory to God in the highest”
It gives us great joy on this historic event to announce that the Antiochian House of Studies, on June 7, 2022, received full accreditation through the Association of Theological Schools (www.ats.edu) to offer the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Pastoral Care & Counseling, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Philosophy.
V. Rev. Michel Najim, President
Rt. Rev. Fadi Rabbat, Dean
AHOS is committed to higher learning in Applied Orthodox Theology and Christian Theology in Eastern Tradition
St. Stephen’s Certificate Program
The St. Stephen’s Certificate in Orthodox Theology is a non-degree program for those seeking an education in Orthodox theology at the graduate level
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
he Master of Theological Studies (MTS)* is a three-year graduate degree designed for those interested in a rigorous education in theology
PhD in Orthodox Studies
Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) offers a doctoral program which was introduced in 2016: PhD in Orthodox Studies
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree is designed to equip students with comprehensive theological knowledge
Master of Pastoral Care & Counseling
The Antiochian House of Studies’ Master of Pastoral Care & Counseling is a 66-credit degree program,...
Concentrations
Concentrations
Certificate and MTS students choose either the General Track or an area of Concentration:
At AHOS, we offer language courses in Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish as integral components of our academic programs.
Our courses accommodate learners of all proficiency levels, providing not only linguistic expertise but also valuable cultural insights.
For further details or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact our administrative office.
Seize the opportunity to enrich your linguistic abilities and deepen your cultural understanding by enrolling now.
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2025
Starts August 25, 2025
Ends December 19, 2025
Spring Semester 2026
Starts January 12, 2026
Ends May 22, 2026
Fall Residency (all programs)
2025 Week 1: August 22 – 29
2025 Week 2: August 30 – September 6
PhD Spring Residency
(PhD only, attend both weeks)
2025 Week 1: May 5 – 9
2025 Week 2: May 12 – 16
Resources
Interviews and Material
