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Asaph Chanter Program
The Asaph Chanter Program is a four-year program based on the esteemed Didymus Curriculum. The program covers a majority of the hymns of the Coptic Orthodox Church and includes courses in Ritual Theology and Ritual History.
The program is open to both males and females over 18 to apply. Applicants are expected to be familiar with some Coptic Hymns, and able to read the Coptic language.
Asaph Hymnologist Program
The Asaph Hymnologist Program is a single year program that completes the Asaph Chanter program by teaching long/rare hymns, and the priest’s prayers for the Raising of Incense and Liturgy of St Basil.
The program is open to males who have graduated from the Asaph Chanter Program. A rigorous oral exam may be administered in lieu of completing the Asaph Chanter Program.
The program will be offered on a semi-regular basis.
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Asaph Audit Program
The Asaph Audit Program is a semester-based rotating program that offers hymns for specific fasts, feasts or services in a given semester.
This program is offered to all who are interested in learning Coptic Hymns for the first time, or growing in their knowledge of Coptic Hymns.
This program may also be used as a stepping stone to prepare for further study in the Asaph Chanter Program (e.g. to learn Coptic or some of the fundamental hymns prior to applying).