MEET AGORA
EST. 2012
Agora of Alexandria: An Ancient Intellectual Hub
At the heart of the great city of Alexandria in Egypt and at the intersection of Canopic Street and Pharos Street stood one of the most well-known public squares in the World. The Agora of Alexandria, which was only a few steps west of the Great Library of Alexandria, witnessed some of humanity’s most astute thinkers, teachers and philosophers, the formation of profound teachings and free speech. Carefully situated between the Roman quarters (west), the Hellenic quarters (east) and the Coptic quarters (north), the Agora of Alexandria has been regarded as the intellectual meeting place of the ancient world.
Dr. Emmanuel Gergis, Ph.D.
The Agora, a Greek word meaning “assembly of the people,” was a central space in ancient cities like Alexandria and Athens where individuals gathered to exchange ideas and connect. The Agora of Alexandria, located near the famous library, attracted philosophers, teachers, and students seeking to advance knowledge and make a positive impact on society. In the present day, Agora University aims to serve as a platform for holistic education and academic excellence, preparing students to use their skills to transform and serve their communities. The university seeks to restore academic authenticity and address the shortcomings of modern society. The invitation is extended to join the Agora family, which has already produced influential leaders who are making a difference in their communities.
Our Mission
Statement of Faith
As an indigenous Orthodox Christian organization, our Statement of Faith is the Scripture-based Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed of 325 and 381 A.D. as follows:
We believe in one God, God the Father the Pantocrator who created heaven and earth, and all things seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not created, of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and of the Virgin Mary and became Man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried. And on the third day He rose from the dead, according to the Scriptures, ascended to the heavens; He sits at the right hand of his Father, and He is coming again in His glory to judge the living and the dead, Whose kingdom shall have no end. Yes, we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giver, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And in one holy, catholic and apostolic Church. We confess one baptism for the remission of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the coming age. Amen.
Timeline
History and Timeline
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2012
In October 2012, the institution was founded as (St. Cyril of Alexandria Orthodox Christian Society) with a mission of engaging the heritage of the Oriental Orthodox Christian tradition with the Humanities to address contemporary challenges.
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2013
In June 2013, H.H. Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church and H.H. Ignatius Aphrem II of the Syriac Orthodox Church granted their blessings for the Mission and activities of the University.
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2014
In August 2014, Agora University began collaboration with the Alexandria School Journal Board and helped establish the Alexandria School Foundation in Egypt.
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2015
In March 2015, the institution changed its name to Holy Transfiguration College (HTC), and H.G. Bishop Epiphanius (of blessed memory) of the Monastery of St. Macarius in Egypt became the first President of the Advisory Board.
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2016
In September 2016, Mr. Naguib Sawiris became the Chairman of the University Boards.
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2017
In March 2017, the institution was renamed Agora University, designating HTC as the College of History, Philosophy, and Religion.
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2019
In November 2019, Agora University degree programs were fully accredited in the European Union through our collaboration with Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM).
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2023
In January 2023, Agora University was fully accredited in the United States by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
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2024
In September 2024, Agora University was certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia and offer non-religious degrees by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
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2025
In February 2025, the Naguib Sawiris School of Business was approved as a division of Agora University to offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
