Sophia Theodoratos

Staff Position:

Sessional Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament)

Biography:

Sophia Theodoratos is an Associate Lecturer in Biblical Studies (New Testament) at St Andrew’s. She is a graduate of the St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in New York, where she obtained a Master of Theology and a Master of Arts (General Theological Studies). Her studies focused on the Gospel of John, and the glory of a human being coming to see and believe in Christ, and worship in spirit and truth. Her doctoral work explores the figures of ‘The Apostle’ Paul and ‘The Disciple’ John in the second century writings of St Irenaeus. She is particularly interested in how patristic exegesis may be applied today to read Scripture in the Light of Christ. She has prior experience as a Chartered Accountant and international business professional, with a specialization in global sustainability.

Academic Classification:Associate Lecturer, M.Th (St Vladimir’s Seminary, 2019), MA (SVS, 2018, Summa Cum Laude), MBA International Organisations (IOMBA, University of Geneva, 2014, Honors), Grad. Dip of Chartered Accounting (CAANZ, 1999), LLB (University of Queensland, 1995, Honors IIA), B.Com (UQ, 1993).

Subject Area: Biblical Studies

Awards: Dean’s Fellowship, M.Th Scholarship Award, SVS (2018-2019), Inaugural St Matthias Merit Essay Scholarship Prizewinner, SVS (2018).

Current Research: New Testament Studies, Patristic Exegesis, The Figures of John and Paul in the Writings of St Irenaeus.

Peer Reviewed Articles:

‘Narrating One’s Self: St Gregory the Theologian.’ St Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly, 62.3 (2018): 239-266

Conference and Seminar Papers Presented:

Beholding God’s Handiwork: Irenaeus & the Seeing Human Being,Society of Biblical Literature 2020 International Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, 5-9 July 2020 (Scheduled to speak; Cancelled due to COVID-19.)

A Seeing Human Being: Sensing Christ and Gaining Sight, SVS Monthly Faculty Seminar, New York, USA, 7 May 2019.

Worshipping in Spirit and Truth: The Living Temple and Its Water, Inaugural Conference, International Orthodox Theological Association, Iași, Romania, 10 January 2019.

How to Write Theologically, Theological Writing Seminar, SVS, 5 November 2018.

Conferences Chaired

The Responsibility of Youth in Contemporary Society, 9th National Youth Conference (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia), Co-chair, Brisbane, 25-27 January 2007.

Voluntary Committee Offices Held

Queensland Churches Together (QCT), Australia: Greek Orthodox General Assembly delegate (2009-2013) and Officeholder on Executive Committee (2010-2011).

St Andrew’s Theological College Bribie Island Campus and Retreat Centre, Australia: Treasurer or Secretary (2005-2006; 1999-2000).

Professional Memberships

Society of Biblical Literature (SBL, 2020)

North American Patristics Society (NAPS, 2019)

International Orthodox Theological Association (IOTA, 2018)

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ, 1999)