Online Learning

Saint Mary Theological College & Ethio-American Cultural Institute offers online and distance learning options through our official Moodle classroom platform. This allows students to participate in Orthodox theological education, spiritual formation, and pastoral training from anywhere in the world.

Our Online Learning Philosophy

Online learning at Saint Mary Theological College is not merely academic delivery, but an extension of the Church’s teaching ministry. Courses are structured to preserve Orthodox theology, spiritual discipline, and pastoral formation even in a distance format.

Available Learning Formats

Fully Online: Live and recorded classes delivered through the Moodle platform
Hybrid: Combination of online instruction and in-person intensives
Distance Learning: Guided independent study with faculty supervision

Who Online Learning Is For

Clergy and deacons serving in parishes
Lay leaders and catechists
Students living outside Houston or the United States
Working adults with limited on-campus availability
Faithful Orthodox Christians seeking theological formation

What You Will Study Online

Online students follow the same curriculum standards as on-campus students. Courses may include:

Holy Scripture (Old & New Testament)
Patristic Theology
Dogmatic Theology
Liturgy & Sacraments
Canon Law
Church History
Orthodox Spirituality
Ge’ez Studies
Pastoral Ministry

Our Online Classroom Platform

All online courses are delivered through our official Moodle classroom:

classroom.stmarytheologicalcollege.org

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Spiritual Formation in Online Learning

Online students are expected to maintain active participation in parish life, prayer, fasting, confession, and spiritual discipline. Faculty provide pastoral guidance and spiritual direction as part of the formation process.

Student Expectations

Regular attendance in online sessions
Timely completion of assignments
Respectful participation in discussions
Upholding Orthodox moral and spiritual standards
Active involvement in parish life

Access the Online Classroom

Click below to log in to the Saint Mary Theological College Moodle classroom.

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