Faculty & Staff

Associate Professor Philip Kariatlis
Sub-Dean
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Course Units
Areas of Interest
Systematic Theology
Perichoresis
The Nicene Creed
The Gospel of John
Research Strength
Systematic Theology
Currently Working on
Orthodoxy and the Environment
Associate Professor Philip Kariatlis
Sub-Dean
Associate Professor Philip Kariatlis is Sub-Dean and Associate Professor of Theology at St Andrew’s. After taking an undergraduate degree in Theology from St Andrew’s, he graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Arts, majoring in Modern Greek. He received a Master of Theology and a doctorate from the Sydney College of Divinity, where he studied under Professor Gerard Kelly. His doctorate was in the area of ecclesiology where he examined the notion of koinonia 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. His most recent book is entitled: Church as Communion: Gift and Goal of Koinonia (2011).
He is currently a member of the Faith and Unity Commission of the National Council of Churches of Australia (since 2010). He is a Director of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd (since 2009). He also has the privilege of representing His Eminence Archbishop Makarios on the Principals Fellowship of the Sydney College of Divinity.
Publications
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
Books Edited
Archbishop Stylianos: Pastor, Theologian, Poet (Sydney: St Andrew's Orthodox Press, 2020) (with Vassilis Adrahtas and Mario Baghos). ISBN 978-0646-82175-7.
Archbishop Stylianos, Alexandrian Legacy: A Critical Appraisal (Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015). ISBN (10) 1-4438-8001-9. ISBN (13) 978-1-4438-8001-5. (with Doru Costache and Mario Baghos). See here a report on the book launch.
Cappadocian Legacy: A Critical Appraisal (Sydney: St Andrew's Orthodox Press, 2013) (with Doru Costache). ISBN 978-0-9775974-9-9.
Chapters in Books
'Primacy in the Thought of Stylianos [Harkianakis], Archbishop of Australia'. In John Chryssavgis (ed), Primacy in the Church: The Office of Primate and the Authority of Councils. Historical and Theological Perspectives, vol. 1. Yonkers, New York: St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2016: 281-298.
'Soteriological Insights in St Athanasius' On the Incarnation'. In: Doru Costache, Philip Kariatlis and Mario Baghos (eds), Alexandrian Legacy: A Critical Appraisal. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015: 110-121.
'St Basil's Trinitarian Doctrine: A Harmonious Synthesis of Greek Paideia and the Scriptural Worldview'. In: Doru Costache and Philip Kariatlis (eds), Cappadocian Legacy: A Critical Appraisal. Sydney, NSW: St Andrew's Orthodox Press, 2013: 131-154.
'"What then? Is the Spirit God? Certainly!" St Gregory's Teaching on the Holy Spirit as the Basis of the World's Salvation'. In: Doru Costache and Philip Kariatlis (eds), Cappadocian Legacy: A Critical Appraisal. Sydney, NSW: St Andrew's Orthodox Press, 2013: 255-274.
'"Dazzling Darkness": The Mystic or Theophanic Theology of St Gregory of Nyssa". In: Doru Costache and Philip Kariatlis (eds), Cappadocian Legacy: A Critical Appraisal. Sydney, NSW: St Andrew's Orthodox Press, 2013: 331-368.
Articles in Refereed Journals
“Deification as Christification and Human Becoming”, a chapter in a forthcoming publication (Fordham University Press, eds George Demacopoulos and Aristotle Papanikolaou, currently in production)
“The Ecclesiology of Archbishop Stylianos: The Truth of Christ’s Presence in the World Throughout Time”, Phronema 35:1(2020): 59-96.
'The Mystery of the Holy Trinity: A Paradigm for Christian Living?', Phronema 33:2(2018): 41-62. 'The Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Environment', St Mark's Review 236, August (2016): 16-36.
'An Examination of the Theological-Ethical Contributions of Archbishop Stylianos (Harkianakis) of Australia to Creation Theology and Environmental Issues', Phronema 31:2 (2016): 23-40.
'A Forgotten Method of Theology: Insights from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective', Colloquium 47:1 (2015): 26-44.
Articles in Non-Refereed Journals
'In Memorian: Archbishop Stylianos', Voice of Orthodoxy, 40: 1-3 (2019): 7-8. .
'An Indispensable Roadmap for Christian Living: the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity', Voice of Orthodoxy, 39: 7-9 (2018): 37 & 39: 10-12 (2018): 53-54.
'We Believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church: The Church's Catholicity and Apostolicity', Voice of Orthodoxy, 39: 4-6 (2018): 21-23.
'The True Meaning of Fasting in the Orthodox Church', Public Orthodoxy, a blog of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Fodham University. Can be accessed at: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2018/02/17/true-meaning-of-fasting/#more-4184.
'We Believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church: The Church's Holiness', Voice of Orthodoxy, 38: 10-12 (2017): 53-54.
Conferences Attended
"In the image of God, He created them": Theological Anthropology at the Turn of the Third Millennium. Notre Dame University, Sydney, 14-15 February, 2020.
The Importance of Christology for the 21st Century. 3rd Theology Symposium. SAGOTC Redfern 20 - 21 September, 2019.
Faith, Reason, Theosis. Fourth Patterson Triennial Conference. Fordham University New York 3 - 5 June, 2019.
Pan-Orthodox Unity and Conciliarity. Inaugural Conference, International Orthodox Theological Association. Iasi, Romania, 9 - 12 January, 2019.
We Intend To Stay Together: 70 years of the WCC, Roundtable Discussion. Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Australian Centre for Christian Spirituality and Culture, Canberra, 14 May, 2018.
Conference Papers
Deification as Christification: the Origin, Stucture and Destiny of the Human Person'. "In the image of God, He created them": Theological Anthropology at the Turn of the Third Millennium (Notre Dame University, Sydney, 14-15 February, 2020)
'Christology, Christification and Human Becoming'. 3rd Theology Symposium (SAGOTC Redfern 20 September, 2019).
'Theosis as Christification and Human Becoming'. Faith, Reason, Theosis. Fourth Patterson Triennial Conference (Fordham University New York 4 June, 2019).
'Twentieth Century Orthodox Studies on the Holy Trinity: Conflicting or Complementary'. Inaugural Conference, International Orthodox Theological Association. Iasi, Romania, 11 January, 2019.
'The Mystery of the Holy Trinity: A Paradigm for Christian Living?'. 2nd Theology Symposium (SAGOTC, Redfern; 1 September, 2017).
Participation in Academic Program Reviews
Chair, Academic Board, Australian Centre for Christian Studies, (Semester 1, 2018-)
Acting Discipline Coordinator of Theology, Sydney College of Divinity (Semester 1, 2017)
Convenor, Theology Sub-Discipline Coordination Sub-Committee, Sydney College of Divinity.
Participant, Curriculum Consolidation: Theology, Sydney College of Divinity.
Participation in Church, Government and Industry Bodies
Member, Faith and Unity Commission, National Council of Churches of Australia, 2009 -
Member, Theological Reflection Commission, NSW Ecumenical Council (2005-2013).
Member, Committee for the Translation of Liturgical Texts, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, 1993 -
Board Member, Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Charles Sturt University and the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (2016 -
Editorial Board Member of a Refereed Journal or Publication
Member, Colloquium, The Australian and New Zealand Theological Review
Member, Phronema
Member, Australasian Theological Forum Editorial Board.
Guest Editor (2010-2013), Phronema: Theological Review of St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College, ISSN 0819-4920
Role in the Organisation of Conferences, Lecture Series and Speakers
Co-Convenor (with Prof. Jim Harrison) of the Theology Symposia 2015, 2017.
Member of the organising committee and contributor for the Professional Development of Teachers in Orthodoxy wihtin the Greek Orthodox Day Schools in Australia (launched 2014).
Member of the organising committee of the ANZATS Conference, 'A Life Worth Living' 29-June - 1 July, 2015 (Sydney College of Divinity, Macquarie Park, NSW)
Member of the organising committee and contributor, Theology and Life Series, a catechetical initiative of St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College (launched 2013).
Co-convener (with Revd Dr Doru Costache) of the annual St Andrew’s Patristic Symposia 2009-2013.
Occasional Lectures
'The Parable of the Publican and Pharisee: Humbly Entrusting all to God our Heavenly Father', Journey to Pascha Series of Talks, Church of the Resurrection (Kogarah, NSW), 18 February, 2021
'The Power of the Cross', Orthodox Café and Bookstore, Youth Fellowship (Gymea, NSW), 20 September, 2020
'The Church and the Freedom of Morality', Annual FOCUS UNSW Forum (Mascot, NSW), 17 September, 2020
'The Church as the Main Platform for Theology', St Cyril's Theologcial College, Sydney College of Divinity (Carlton, NSW), 24 September, 2018.
'The Virgin Mary: Paradigm for Human Flourishing', Greek Orthodox Parish of St Stylianos (Gymea, NSW), 18 July, 2018.
Contribution to Institutional Planning and Governance
Member, Council, Sydney College of Divinity
Member, Principals' Fellowship, Sydney College of Divinity
Member, Coursework Committee, Sydney College of Divinity
Member, Council, St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College
Member, Sub-Committee, St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College (2012-2015)