Antiochian House of Studies

What Antiochian House of Studies does

The Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) is a private, non-profit theological education institution established in 1980 under the aegis of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and headquartered in La Verne, California. It delivers ATS-accredited graduate-level theological education to Orthodox Christian clergy and lay ministers, offering a St. Stephen's Certificate, Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Pastoral Care and Counseling (MPCC, 66 credits), Doctor of Ministry with an Eastern Christian focus (DMin), and a PhD in Orthodox Studies introduced in 2016, alongside specialized concentrations (Youth Ministry, Iconography, Church Music, Oriental Orthodoxy, Western Rite) and language instruction in Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish. Its delivery model is hybrid: online coursework is administered through the third-party Populi LMS platform, complemented by mandatory two-week annual residencies at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, with an additional extension in Lima, Peru serving Orthodox communities in Latin America.

AHOS's business model rests on three revenue streams: tuition and fees for degree and certificate programs, charitable donations processed through tithe.ly, and publication sales (liturgical books, service texts, and the Orthodox Academic Society Journal) distributed via Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover formats. The institution does not publicly disclose tuition pricing. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored in the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America network and amplified through hierarchal endorsements, biannual Orthodox Academic Society symposia, an AHOS podcast, social media channels, and participation in ATS conferences. Scholarly publishing, particularly the 2024 Hieratikon Á as the first comprehensive English liturgical revision since the 1950s, has positioned AHOS as a recognized content producer within the Orthodox theological ecosystem.

Name

Antiochian House of Studies

Legal name

Antiochian House of Studies

Website

https://ahos.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Antiochian House of Studies is an ATS-accredited Orthodox theological school offering graduate degrees, certificates, and a PhD via online coursework with annual residencies, serving clergy and lay ministers of the Antiochian Orthodox tradition in North America and Latin America.

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Product category

Orthodox Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Orthodox theological education
• Graduate theology degrees
• Orthodox clergy formation
• Hybrid distance learning
• Pastoral care counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

La Verne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from tuition and fees for degree programs including MDiv, MTS, MPCC, DMin, and PhD in Orthodox Studies
2. Publications Sales: Sale of theological publications including liturgical books, service texts, and academic journals through Amazon (Kindle, paperback, and hardcover formats)
3. Donations: Charitable donations from supporters to fund institutional operations and student support

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Antiochian House of Studies is a nonprofit theological school that provides graduate theological education through a certificate, master's, professional doctoral, and research doctoral programs. Instruction combines online coursework with in-person residencies at Antiochian Village, and the institution also publishes and sells liturgical books and academic journals.

Product overview

Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS) is a theological education institution offering a suite of graduate degree programs, certificate programs, and publications rooted in Applied Orthodox Theology and the Eastern Christian tradition of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch. Its core academic products include the St. Stephen's Certificate (non-degree graduate certificate), Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Pastoral Care and Counseling (MPCC — a 66-credit program), Doctor of Ministry (DMin), and PhD in Orthodox Studies. These degree programs are supplemented by concentration tracks (Youth Ministry, Iconography, Church Music, Oriental Orthodoxy, Western Rite) and language courses (Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish). AHOS also operates the Orthodox Academic Society (OAS) as a scholarly platform hosting symposia and publishing the Orthodox Academic Society Journal. The AHOS Residency Program at Antiochian Village provides a two-week intensive residential component. All degree programs are fully accredited through the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) as of June 7, 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orthodox Academic Society (OAS): An academic association under AHOS that organizes symposia and publishes the Orthodox Academic Society Journal (OASJ).

Products and services

• St. Stephen’s Certificate in Orthodox Theology A non-degree graduate-level certificate for students seeking foundational formation and education in Orthodox theology.
• Master of Theological Studies (MTS) A three-year graduate degree providing rigorous theological education through a general track or specialized concentration.
• PhD in Orthodox Studies A doctoral program in Orthodox Studies requiring rigorous dissertation research under faculty supervision.
• Master of Divinity (MDiv) A graduate theological degree providing comprehensive theological knowledge for ministry and leadership roles in the Church.
• Master of Pastoral Care and Counseling (MPCC) A 66-credit graduate degree focused on pastoral care and counseling for students preparing to serve in related ministry and counseling roles.
• Doctor of Ministry – Eastern Christian Focus (DMin) A professional doctoral degree with an Eastern Christian focus for ministry leaders seeking advanced practical and theological training.
• The Mystery of Holy Matrimony A 2024 theological publication containing a fresh English translation of the Greek text for the Orthodox mystery of marriage, including the Service of Removal of Crowns and the Service of Second Marriage.
• The Services of Initiation (Second Revised Edition) The second revised edition of a liturgical service book covering Baptism and Chrismation, authored by V. Rev. Michel Najim and V. Rev. Patrick B. O'Grady.
• Hieratikon Á: The Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom A 2024 English liturgical text containing the complete Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom for one priest and one deacon, along with weekend and feast-day services.
• Orthodox Academic Society Journal – Volume 1 The first volume of an academic journal produced by AHOS graduate students under the guidance of the President and Academic Dean.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates successfully completing MDiv, MTS, MPCC, DMin, and PhD programs with ATS-recognized credentials
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pontifical Catholic University of ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025AHOS, represented by Academic Dean Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Fadi Rabbat, engaged with the Faculty of Theology at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile to discuss and agree to pursue future collaboration via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The discussion, in consultation with Fr. Rodrigo Polanco, Academic Dean of the Chilean faculty, included a roundtable on courses necessary for schools of theology and future cooperation areas.
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic academic partnership through the Faculty of Orthodox Theology Iași, offering doctoral program opportunities and research collaboration in Orthodox theological studies.
• Agora University - Holy Transfiguration CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Bachelor's Degree in Eastern Christian Studies, bridging undergraduate and graduate theological education.
• Ecumenical Fraternity of Chile's Schools of TheologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHOS participated in the first meeting of the Ecumenical Fraternity of Chile's Schools of Theology, representing the Antiochian Orthodox tradition alongside Catholic and other theological institutions. Future MoU development is being explored through this ecumenical collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary: Ukrainian Orthodox theological seminary offering clerical formation. Direct peer in the small group of North American Orthodox theological schools competing for Orthodox clergy candidates.
• St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary: One of the other ATS-accredited Orthodox theological seminaries in North America, offering MDiv, MTS, and DMin programs with a residential model. Directly comparable to AHOS as an Orthodox professional theological school serving clergy and laity.
• Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology: Greek Orthodox residential seminary (Hellenic College – Holy Cross) offering accredited graduate theological degrees. Direct peer within the same Greek Orthodox tradition and ATS accreditation cohort as AHOS.
• St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary: Orthodox (OCA) theological seminary offering graduate theological programs including MDiv and DMin. Direct peer serving Orthodox clergy formation in the same ATS-accredited Orthodox school cohort as AHOS.
• Christ the Saviour Seminary (OCA): Orthodox Church in America seminary offering priestly formation programs. Direct peer within the small North American Orthodox theological school cohort serving clergy preparation needs.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Theological Seminary: Large evangelical seminary with accredited ThM, MAMFC, DMin, and PhD programs. Broader incumbent demonstrating hybrid and online theological education at scale.
• Princeton Theological Seminary: Major mainline Protestant seminary with extensive graduate and doctoral theological programs. Broader incumbent benchmark for accredited seminary scale and reputation.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Large multi-denominational evangelical seminary offering ATS-accredited MDiv, MTS, and doctoral programs with hybrid and online modalities. Broader incumbent showing what scaled theological education delivery looks like outside the Orthodox niche.
• Catholic University of America, School of Theology: Major Catholic theological school offering accredited graduate and doctoral programs with a denominational identity. Broad incumbent comparable to AHOS in serving a specific Catholic/Orthodox ecclesial tradition.

Emerging players

• Wesley Biblical Seminary: Smaller denominational seminary offering online and hybrid graduate theological programs for ministry formation. Emerging player with a similar hybrid model to AHOS but in the Methodist tradition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AntiochianHouseofStudiesAHOS
• Facebookfacebook.com/ahoscausa

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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