Christ the Wisdom of God
Byzantine University
Faith • Wisdom • Service
Seven stages of Orthodox formation — from Witness to Priesthood. Study by reading or listening, prove your learning at every step, and graduate with a university degree.
The Formation Pathway
Each stage ends with a final examination and a diploma. Complete all seven, pass the Comprehensive Final Examination, and receive your degree.
- Witness Foundations of Orthodox Christian Faith and Life
- Aspirancy Discerning the Call to Serve
- Postulancy Entering Deeper into the Life of the Church
- Novice The Interior Life — Humility, Prayer, and Watchfulness
- Catechist Learning to Teach the Orthodox Faith
- Deacon The Ministry of Service — Formation for the Diaconate
- Priesthood The Pastoral Priesthood — Shepherd of Souls
Study Your Way
- Read or listen. Every lesson can be read on screen or read aloud to you.
- Proven at every step. A quiz follows each lesson; a final examination closes each stage.
- Diplomas and a degree. Earn a diploma for each stage and a university degree on full completion.
Begin Your Journey
Admission starts with a simple online application, sent directly to the university registrar.