Who is SAC

SAC's History

Welcome to St Athanasius College (SAC). We specialise in Coptic Orthodox theological studies that are offered both online and face-to-face. We support local and international students as they journey towards a deeper understanding of Orthodox Christianity and spirituality, helping them grow in their faith as they prepare for diverse fields of ministry. 

Christian fellowship, liturgical worship and learning are at the heart of our community. SAC provides a positive and supportive learning environment nurturing spiritual growth and cultivating the gifts of each individual. This is achieved through the pursuit of prayer, knowledge, communication, service and fellowship with each other, through the grace of God.

The College equips students with the ministry skills and confidence to serve in the priesthood and religious life, as well as prepares lay people to serve as theologians, religious educators, youth leaders and mission workers.

SAC embraces all those who wish to learn about our shared Christian heritage and Orthodox teachings as either full-time or part-time students. For almost 20 years, SAC has offered courses in diverse fields of theology. We offer postgraduate and undergraduate study options on-campus and online.

Residential facilities are onsite for full-time and part-time students to help them more fully participate in liturgy, prayer and community life. Classes are delivered at both our Donvale campus, which is located on 22 acres of beautiful bushland in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, as well as at our city campus in Eporo Tower that is conveniently located on La Trobe Street in the Melbourne CBD.

Our College is named after St Athanasius, who was the 20th patriarch of Alexandria, and is known as the great pillar of Orthodoxy and defender of the Scriptural doctrine of Christ. We follow in the footsteps of St Athanasius by preserving the Gospel truth now and for future generations.

Our Philosophy

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence.

SAC's Principle

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence.

Key Of Success

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence.

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