HELLENIC COLLEGE INC
Hellenic College Holy Cross
42218946
Brookline, MA 02445 USA
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Hellenic College Inc.
Hellenic College Inc., also known as Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, is a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education in an Orthodox Christian environment. It is located in Brookline, Massachusetts, and serves as a comprehensive institution offering both undergraduate studies at Hellenic College and graduate theological education through Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
Mission
The mission of Hellenic College Inc. is to educate men and women for service to both the Church and society within the context of Orthodox Christian faith. It aims to foster intellectual, spiritual, and moral growth through academic programs and community engagement.
History
Founded in 1937 by Archbishop (later Ecumenical Patriarch) Athenagoras and Bishop (later Archbishop) Athenagoras Cavadas, the institution initially operated as the Greek Archdiocese Institute. Over time, it evolved to become Holy Cross and was incorporated as Hellenic College Inc. in 1968, including both Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology. The institution received its first accreditation in 1970, with full accreditation granted in 1978.
Programs and Academics
Hellenic College offers undergraduate programs in Liberal Arts and Humanities, Religious Studies, Literature, Classics, Psychology and Human Development, and Business Management. Holy Cross focuses on graduate-level theological studies, preparing students for the priesthood or lay leadership roles within the Orthodox Church.
Student Life and Community
The institution is known for its small student body, fostering close relationships between students and faculty. It offers a unique blend of spiritual growth and academic rigor, with daily worship services in the Holy Cross Chapel at the heart of its campus.
Notable Achievements
Hellenic College Inc. is the only fully accredited Orthodox Christian college, seminary, and graduate school of theology in the Western Hemisphere. It has a diverse student body from around the world and actively collaborates with other Orthodox institutions and ministries.
Governance
The organization is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and is overseen by a board that includes prominent figures from the Archdiocese, such as His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America.
Financial Aid and Cost
The institution offers financial aid to its students, with a significant portion of students receiving assistance. The net cost after financial aid averages around $30,000 per year.
Cultural and Community Engagement
Hellenic College encourages students to engage with the broader cultural life of Boston and contribute to Orthodox Christian communities worldwide. It maintains strong ties with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and supports various educational and spiritual initiatives.
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The first Holy Cross Faculty Colloquium was held Tuesday, April 8th, in the amphitheater of Maliotis Cultural Center. This colloquium represents the revival of an earlier tradition that President Demetrios Katos and Dean Eugen J. Pentiuc initiated back in 2005 when both were teaching in the Religious Studies Program at Hellenic College. This year’s colloquium Walking with Jesus as Enoch Walked with God brought together six Holy Cross faculty members who offered their short presentations (see enclosed program) after which a lively Q&A session followed. Students attending their monthly synaxis (coinciding with the faculty colloquium) engaged in a dynamic conversation with the faculty on the main theme of how one can improve our personal relationship with Christ during Great Lend and beyond. How can we respond timely and adequately to God’s invitation? God is now “walking about” as he was in the Garden of Eden, “walking about,” with no destination and no other goal than inciting us to come closer to him, our Creator and provider. Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean of Holy Cross, noted: “I was so glad to see our faculty, most of us working here for 20 + years, sitting at the same table and sharing with our beloved students our theological food in an informal way, outside the confines of a classroom setting. This tradition should continue for the benefit of both the faculty and student body!” The event was organized by the Dean’s Office of Holy Cross and the Office of Student Life, sponsored by The Scriptorium Initiative at Holy Cross, and hosted by the Maliotis Cultural Center. You may watch the recording at the colloquium at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8osALeJ65U (fb)
NOW ENROLLING: FAITH & FINANCE IN THE ORTHODOX PARISH As part of HCHC’s commitment to the ongoing formation of Orthodox Christian leaders, we are glad to offer a new "Faith & Finance in the Orthodox Parish" course beginning the week of April 28. This course, led by Rev. Fr. Jim Kordaris, equips clergy and parish leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to cultivate faithful stewardship, design effective fundraising strategies, and promote planned giving within the parish context. 📍 100% Online Delivery | Live Zoom Engagement + Independent Study 🎓 Stackable toward certification in Parish Leadership & Administration 🔗 Register today: https://enrollment.hchc.edu/continuing-education (fb)
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