BibleMesh, long-time partner of Union Theological College, has announced the launch of the Alexandrian Institute. Since 2018, BibleMesh has partnered with the College on providing the Virtual Learning Environment and teaching programmes through the BibleMesh Institute, including the MA Theology and MTh Theological Ethics degrees.
BibleMesh states they have chartered the Alexandrian Institute to better offer academic programs designed around the “three pillars” of theological education: Scripture, Theology, and Culture.
Dean of the Alexandrian Institute Dr. Dennis Greeson, who also serves the College as programme coordinator for the MA Theology and MTh Theological Ethics programmes, states, “The Alexandrian Institute seeks to form students in Christ’s Word for true wisdom. We do this by seeking to hear God’s voice in Scripture, while conversing with the Great Tradition—all for the sake of being formed into Christ’s image and sent out into the world as Christ’s ambassadors.”
“We honor the legacy of our fathers, for the road to Nicaea is paved with the Alexandrian tradition, represented by theologians like Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandria…Additionally, we honor the Alexandrian of our founder, Emmanuel Kampouris, who launched BibleMesh and serves as the president of the board.”
The College celebrates the growth of the MA Theology programme, which has seen 22 students graduate in the past five years.
Dr Kevin Vanhoozer Appointed Director of Postgraduate Research
Additionally, the College is pleased to announce a new partnership for the PhD Theology degree programme with the Alexandrian Institute.
Directing the Alexandrian Institute PhD Program is the newly appointed Director of Postgraduate Research Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer. A leading scholar in theological interpretation of Scripture and hermeneutics, Vanhoozer brings a wealth of expertise in student supervision and scholarship to the program.
“At Union Theological College we share this vision to cultivate Christian scholarship that serves the church and engages the world”, says UTC Director of Postgraduate Research, Rev. Dr. Martyn Cowan. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the Alexandrian Institute in advancing rigorous postgraduate research that equips scholars for faithful and transformative ministry. This partnership opens exciting opportunities for PhD students to engage in world-class supervision and contribute meaningfully to theological scholarship.”
The Alexandrian Institute welcomes an inaugural cohort of 8 research associates for PhD supervision, with specialization in biblical theology, dogmatics and historical theology, and historical theology. Students interested in applying to the programme can find further details on the Alexandrian Institute website.