DR PHILIP KARIATLIS


Philip.jpgDr Philip Kariatlis is Academic Secretary and Lecturer in Theology. He received his Doctor of Theology degree from the Sydney College of Divinity having examined the notion of koinonia in Orthodox ecclesiology as both gift and goal. His research interest lies in Church doctrine, specifically its existential and salvific character. He translated the doctoral dissertation of Archbishop Stylianos (Harkianakis) The Infallibility of the Church in Orthodox Theology (2008) and has written in several peer reviewed journals within Australia and abroad. He has also written extensively for various publications, along with creative works. You can also see some of his poetic reflections

Academic Classification: Lecturer

Employment Status: Full-time

Subject Area: Theology

Current Research: Trinitarian Theology 

Website: http://sagotc.academia.edu/PhilipKariatlis

Dr Kariatlis is an Accredited Supervisor for Higher Research Degrees

Books

The Church as Koinonia: Gift and Goal of Communion (Adelaide & Sydney: ATF Press and St Andrew’s Press, 2011)

Books Translated

Translation of Harkianakis, (Archbishop) Stylianos, The Infallibility of the Church in Orthodox Theology. Sydney: Australasian Theological Forum Press & St Andrew's Orthodox Press, 2008

Articles in Refereed Journals

‘“What Then? Is the Spirit God? Certainly!” St Gregory’s Teaching on the Holy Spirit as the Basis of the World’s Salvation’, Phronema 26:2 (2011): 81-102.

‘The Exercise of Primacy in the Church: An Orthodox Theological Perspective’, Phronema 26:1 (2011): 27-48.

St Basil’s Contribution to the Trinitarian Doctrine: A Synthesis of Greek Paideia and the Scriptural Worldview’, Phronema 25 (2010) 57-83.

‘The Christological Foundations of the Ekklesia both as Gift and Goal of Koinonia’. Inter 2.1-2 (2008): 21-30.

‘Commentary on the Text on Ecclesiology Called to be the One Church of the Ninth Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Porto Alegre, 14-23 February, 2006’. Phronema 23 (2008): 23-34.

‘Affirming Koinonia Ecclesiology: An Orthodox Perspective’. eOikonomia (April 2008)

‘The Role of Women in the Orthodox Church: A Historical View of Consultations and Conclusions Reached in the Twentieth Century’, Phronema 21 (2006): 29-46.

‘Women and the Ordained Ministry: Theological Considerations from an Orthodox Perspective’ Interface 8.2 (2005): 135-156.

‘Contemporary Christian Spirituality: Insights from the eastern Orthodox Medieval Mystical Tradition’, Pacifica 17, No.3 (2004): 311-319.

‘Orthodox Reflections on Church Unity’, Phronema 19 (2004): 23-38

‘Origins and Limits of Authority in the Church and its Relationship to Authenticity’, Phronema 18 (2003): 61-76.

'The Notion of Memorial and its Centrality for a Proper Understanding of the Eucharist', Phronema 12 (1996): 53-64.

Book Reviews in Refereed Journals

McGrath, Alister (ed.). The Christian Theology Reader. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2011. Phronema 16 (2001): 137-141.

Conferences Attended

St Gregory of Nyssa, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium. SAGOTC Redfern, NSW; 31 August – 28 September, 2011.

St Gregory the Theologian or The Theology of Poetry, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium, SAGOTC Redfern, NSW;  1 September – 6 October, 2010.

St Basil the Great: History, Theology and Perennial Significance, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium, SAGOTC Redfern, NSW; 2 September – 7 October, 2009.

The 9th State Youth Conference of Melbourne, The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Melbourne, 27-28 September, 2009.

Inaugural Patristic Symposium of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Sydney, October, 2008

Conference Papers

Convenor (with Rev. Dr Doru Costache) of St Andrew’s Patristic Symposia 2009, 2010, 2011.

‘“Dazzling Darkness”: The Mystical Theology of St Gregory of Nyssa,’ St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium 2011 (SAGOTC, Redfern NSW; 14 September, 2011)

‘“What Then? Is the Spirit God? Certainly!” St Gregory’s Teaching on the Holy Spirit as the Basis of the World’s Deification”,  St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium 2010 (SAGOTC, Redfern NSW; October 6, 2010)

“St Basil’s Contribution to the Trinitarian Doctrine: A Harmonious Synthesis of Greek Culture and the Biblical Worldview,” in St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium 2009, (SAGOTC, Redfern NSW; 7 October, 2009)

“The Significant Role of the Youth in the Life of the Church: The Diversity of Charisms,” in The 9th State Youth Conference of Melbourne (The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Melbourne; 28 September, 2009)

“The Journey of Life with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit”, CYC Retreat, Collaroy, 18 July, 2009.

“An Introduction to Orthodox Theology”, Kogarah Fellowship, Greek Orthodox Parish of Kogarah, 2, 9, 16 and 23 March, 2009

“The Significance of the Fathers” in Inaugural Patristic Symposium of the Coptic Orthodox Church (Sydney, October, 2008)

Participation in Academic Program Reviews

Participant, Curriculum Consolidation: Theology, Sydney College of Divinity.

Participation in Church, Government and Industry Bodies

Member, Theological Reflection Commission, NSW Ecumenical Council

Member, Faith and Unity Commission, National Council of Churches of Australia.

Editorial Board Member of a Refereed Journal or Publication

Member, Australasian Theological Forum Editorial Board.

Role in the Organisation of Conferences, Lecture Series and Speakers

Co-convenor, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium 2010, St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College, Sydney, September-October, 2010.

Occasional Lectures

"Our Mystical Vision of God: an Experience of Dazzling Darkness", Short Course in Orthodox Studies, St Spyridon Church, Kingsford (9 November, 2011).

“Orthodox Approach to the Task of Theology”, Presbyterian Theological Centre, Introduction to Systematic Theology unit (11 October, 2011).

"The Impossibility of Individualism: The Church as Communion", St James Institute, Sydney (25 August, 2011). 

“The Mystery of the Holy Trinity: A Paradigm for True Human Living”, Parramatta Youth Fellowship (4 May, 2011).

“The Significance of Pentecost”, Sutherland Youth Fellowship (19 May, 2010).

“Standing Up for the Real Christ: Orthodoxy Versus Heresy” Central Youth Committee of Victoria and Tasmania Monthly Lecture Series (16 August) and at Perth (19 September).

“Introduction to Orthodox Worship” University of Newcastle (12 October, 2010).

 “The Significant Role of the Laity in the Life of the Church”, Short Course in Orthodox Studies, St Spyridon Church, Kingsford (9 November, 2009).

Book Launch of the English translation of The Infallibility of the Church in Orthodox Theology by Archbishop Stylianos (Harkianakis), Redfern, 1 April, 2008).

“The Church – God's Miraculous Presence Here on Earth”, Perth 26 July, Adelaide 24 August, Melbourne 5 September and South East Queensland 1-2 November. 

“Affirming Koinonia Ecclesiology: An Orthodox Perspective”, NSW Ecumenical Council Annual General Meeting, Canberra (July, 2007).

“Orthodox Spirituality:  An Orthodox Perspective”, Southern Cross College (October, 2007).

“The Orthodox participation in the Ecumenical Dialogue”, NSW Ecumenical Council Winter School in Canberra (July 2006) 

“Orthodox Spirituality: An Orthodox Perspective”, Southern Cross College (October 2006).

“How are we meant to 'live' Christ in Practical Terms”, St Spyridon Short Course in Orthodox (November, 2006).

'The Notion of Koinonia as both Foundation and Goal in Orthodox Ecclesiology',  ANZATS, Queen's College, Melbourne (July. 2004).