St. Clement of Alexandria was an early Christian teacher associated with the Catechetical School of Alexandria, whose work connected learning with Christian faith and life. Named in his honor, St. Clement of Alexandria University is St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church’s online home for lifelong Orthodox learning. Through recorded lessons, readings, and quizzes, explore Scripture, Holy Tradition, Church history, doctrine, worship, and spiritual life. Whether you are discovering Orthodoxy or deepening your faith, study at your own pace and connect what you learn with prayer, service, and daily life. Our programs include Bible Study, Faith & Dogma, Spiritual Topics, the Orthodox Faith Course, the Orthodox Hymns Course, and SASP Marriage and Parenting.
Discover Your Learning Path
Explore our programs of independent classes and structured Orthodox learning:
- Bible Study: Study Old Testament, deuterocanonical, and New Testament books in the life and teaching of the Orthodox Church.
- Faith & Dogma: Explore Holy Tradition, the Church Fathers, Church history, salvation, the sacraments, and the Divine Liturgy.
- Spiritual Topics: Grow in prayer, repentance, Christian character, relationships, and service through practical spiritual teaching.
- Orthodox Faith Course: Build a foundation in Scripture, Orthodox doctrine, Church history, worship, and Christian life.
- Orthodox Hymns Course: Learn Coptic Orthodox hymns through recorded lessons, music resources, and chanting practice.
- SASP Marriage and Parenting: Strengthen marriage and family life through Orthodox teaching on relationships, communication, parenting, and raising children in faith.
Learn at Your Own Pace
No prior Orthodox knowledge is necessary. Recorded lessons, readings, and section quizzes support adults, inquirers, servants, parents, and students. Each class has an eight-week completion period from enrollment. Choose individual classes or join a program to follow its sequence. Your completed shared classes and saved progress are retained, and your enrollment page explains the applicable passing score, quiz attempts, and viewing requirements.
Faith in Daily Life
Study the apostolic roots of the Church, Scripture and Holy Tradition, the communion of saints, Orthodox worship, and the life of repentance and the sacraments. Connect this foundation with prayer, parish service, teaching, and Christian life at home.