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Hellenic College Holy Cross
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PATR 6030 Z1
Patristic Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Spiritual exhortation lies at the heart of the patristic tradition. From festal homilies to more basic forms of edification and instruction, the patristic corpus is replete with short, approachable sermons intended to help Christians live the Gospel and grow in virtue. In this course, students will read and translate some of the key historical texts of this genre, paying particular attention to the neglected writings that circulated for centuries as the work of the Church Fathers but which are now considered pseupigraphic or spurious. Prerequisites: two semesters of Biblical Greek or equivalent
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Tikhon Alexander Pino
WF
7:30-8:50 pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PATR 5020
Orthodox Christianity
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
FA24
A basic introduction to the history, theology, and spirituality of the Orthodox Church. Emphasis will be placed on the theology of the Ecumenical Councils, the writings of the Church Fathers, and classic works of Orthodox spirituality.
This course is limited to students in the Youth/Young Adult Ministry and Leadership Certificate program.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
F
1-2:10 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
CHST 5011
Church History I/Ecum. Patriarchate
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
FA24
This course offers a general introduction to the history of the Church up to the year 787. Emphasis will be laid on the main ecclesiastical and theological issues and personalities and on the study of certain key texts. Special attention will be given to the history and role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
TR
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
DOGM 5002 Z1
Dogmatics I
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA24
The Orthodox doctrine of the knowledge of God and of the doctrines of the Trinity, cosmology, and anthropology. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient Fathers and on contemporary Orthodox dogmaticians.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ECGK 5001
Biblical Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A study of the "koine" based on texts from the New Testament. The basic concepts of New Testament Greel Grammar, syntax and vocabulary are studied and applied on readings from the Gospels. The study is diachronic, taking into consideration the development of the Greek language from its Classical origin to the "koine" and modern Greek. The aim of the course is to immerse the students in the study of the texts.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. George Lewis Parsenios
MW
2:10-3:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ETHC 5001
Orthodox Christian Ethics
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
FA24
Christian moral theology is concerned with virtue not as an end in itself, but as an indispensable, challenging, and rewarding dimension of the Good Life, the Life in Christ. As such, a proper aim of Christian ethics is happiness, or rather blessedness; thus, St. Seraphim of Sarov's famous dictum: The goal of the Christian life is the acquisition of the Holy Spirit. Taking our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Panaghia as our primary ethical models, the class considers the meaning and shape of 'right action' within the matrix of Uncreated Grace.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
R
2:40-5 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
INDS 7130 H1
Anglicans and Orthodox in Dialogue
BTI Category
Semester
Interreligious Learning
FA24
The course will examine the theological conversations between Anglicans and Orthodox, especially through the official bilateral dialogue that was established 50 years ago as well as in the work of the International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue (ICAOTD) and the Agreed Statements produced by the Commission. This has been one of the most important dialogues of the Orthodox Church marked by contributions of distinguished contemporary Orthodox theologians, among them, Metropolitan John Zizioulas and Metropolitan Kallistos Ware. Part of the course will coincide with the next meeting of the ICAOTD which will take place in October for the first time on the campus of Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology sponsored by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC. This will offer a unique opportunity for students to be exposed to firsthand experience of this bilateral ecumenical dialogue.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Christos Christakis
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
LITG 5324
Teleturgics I for Antiochians
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
A liturgical practicum designed primarily to help the candidate for ordination develop a liturgical ethos, style, and presence. The course offers an analysis of the structural elements of the divine services and instruction on the use of the liturgical books of the Orthodox Church. The course is especially concerned to help the student develop skills for the proper conduct and celebration of the divine services. The class allows for role-playing and analysis.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Elie Estephan
W
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
2.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 5201
Beginning Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This is an intensive course in the fundamentals of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Modern Greek language. Extensive practice in listening, speaking and graded reading will take place. An oral-aural method is used to develop concurrently conversational and understanding skills. Lab Required.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
MW
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6301
Intermediate Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A continuation of the study of the Greek language. A quick review of grammar and syntax with an emphasis on vocabulary building. Introduction to selected readings in Modern Greek. Required lab. Prereq: Beginning Modern Greek I and II.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TR
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6401
Advanced Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A continuation of Intermediate Modern Greek I. Intensive study of the language with emphasis on vocabulary building and oral usage. Readings of literary texts with selected passages on religion and modern Greek culture. Required lab. Prereq: Intermediate Modern Greek II.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
MW
9:10-10:30 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 5011 Z1
Ecclesiastical Chant II in English
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
The sacraments and services found in the Great Euchologion are studied for practical use. Prereq: Byzantine Music I and Ecclesiastical Chant in English.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Mr. Georgios Theodoridis
F
12:20-3:20 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 5502
Byzantine Music Chorus
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
The St. Romanos the Melodist Byzantine Choir is a vocal ensemble that performs faithful and spiritually uplifting renditions of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine sacred musical works in the traditional style created and preserved at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. The choir regularly performs in liturgical services as well as at concerts, conferences, lectures, fundraising events, state and national holiday celebrations, and school cermonies both in Boston and throughout the United States. In addition to Byzantine chant, it performs Greek folk music, poular and arts songs, as well as modern English adaptations and original settings of sacred texts. The choir meets weekly to study and rehearse the repertoire for upcoming performances.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
R
7-9 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6551
Service Rubrics
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
This course is a study of service rubrics, in accordance with the Typikon of the Great Church of Christ. Students will familiarize themselves with the liturgical books and study the services of the Orthodox Church with an emphasis on weekday Vespers and Orthos for Sundays. We will also study how the yearly cycles of movable and immovable feasts work in parallel with the weekly cyclical system of the Octoechos and how their co-existence affects the structure and individual components of liturgical services.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
R
1-2:20 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6831 Z1
Byzantine Music IX
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
The material taught in this course is equivalent to the material taught in the 4th year of Gteek conservatories and provides comprehensive preparation for the final examination required for a Holy Cross Certificate in Byzantine Music. Students are expected to become competent in performing more technically demanding repettoire, including Gregoty Ptotopsaltis' chetubic hymns, Pettos the Peloponnesian's communion hymns, Pettos the Peloponnesian's Kytie i en pollais amattiais, Ioannis Koukouzelis' Anothen oiprofitai, the ancient hymn Ton despotin kai archierea, and the anaphota hymns for the Divine Litutgy of St. Basil. Prerequisites: Byzantine Music I-V.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Mr. Georgios Theodoridis
F
3-5 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSW 5351
Voice Class
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
Although open to all students, this semester-long course is required of all seminarians. The class aims to improve individual voices while working with a class. The fundamentals of chanting/singing will be used, which include: attitude, posture, control of breath, attacks and releases, the jaw (neck and throat), registers, resonance, enunciation, etc. It is recommended that seminarians take the course during their first year.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Ms. Brooke Wilcox
W
11-11:50 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 5002 Z1
Introduction to the New Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA24
A required survey of the New Testament books in their historical and religious background with attention to hermeneutics, the patristic exegetical heritage, and modern biblical studies.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 6045 Z1
Philanthropic Ministry In The New Test & Patristric Texts
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA24
The focus of this course is on some of the classical biblical texts and their interpreters that urge us to serve and to keep the Lord's commandments. In particular, serving the poor and the loving neighbor will be studied through biblical readings and classic Patristic homilies and Lives of Saints (including more recent ones) who have embodied the spirit of philanthropy and outreach to their communities.
The course will be available for MTS online students (asynchronous) and for traditional/on-campus and remote students in a hybrid classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Bruce Beck
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
OLDT 5001
Introduction to the Old Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA24
The Introduction to the study of the Old Testament is not, and cannot be, a substitute of the Old Testament, but rather a preparatory step, a reading guide, and a candid invitation to reading the Old Testament. The course is divided into two parts. The General Introduction deals with the Old Testament as history, literature, and part of the living tradition. The following topics are discussed in detail: unity in diversity of the Christian Bible, biblical text, biblical canon, and relationship between Scripture and Tradition. The Special Introduction survey the books of the Old Testament (including the anaginoskomena) and focuses on some theological themes rooted in the Pentateuch and running throughout the Old and New Testaments along with their interpretations within various hermeneutical contexts (Jewish, Christian, modern scholarship). The two themes discussed here are God and humanity.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc
M
9:10-10:30 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 5052
Youth Ministry
BTI Category
Semester
Leadership Formation & Ministry Skills
FA24
This course considers the various ministries in which participating students will eventually be engaged within the life of the Church. We will examine the current scope of youth ministry efforts across parishes within the canonical Orthodox jurisdictions in North America, with a special emphasis on certain youth programs/ministries that exist on the parish, metropolis (diocesan) and archdiocesan levels. Source documents and practices of Orthodox Youth Ministry across North America will be examined, as will the wide range of issues confronting Orthodox Youth.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Ann Bezzerides
R
12-2:20 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 6011
Theology of Pastoral Care I
BTI Category
Semester
Practical/Pastoral Theology
FA24
As one part of your journey here at Holy Cross, this course, the Theology of Pastoral Care I, is intended to help you integrate and apply the knowledge you have acquired in other classes into your own life and in pastoral care situations. As a Field Education Course for hospital ministry, you will be placed in a local hospital for the semester. Specifically, we will explore hospital ministry as one aspect of pastoral care, as we develop a theology of pastoral care. The intent of this class is not to provide you with the right answers for pastoral situations. Rather, this course is designed, with the readings, class discussions, theological reflection groups, and assignments to develop your knowledge and skills related to hospital ministry as well as your personal identity as an Orthodox Christian seminarian and future minister or priest. Course is cross-listed as FLED 6101.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Fr. Gregory N. Christakos
TR
9:10-10:30 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 7201
Preaching: Proclaiming the Kingdom
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
This course is a preparation for the ministry of proclaiming the word of the kingdom. Students are exposed to the theology of preaching, and methods of interpretation, preparation, and production of sermons. Lectures examine the listening assembly and the listening pulpit, the Liturgy and the homily, experiencing and expressing the word. The emphasis is on the prophetic, as well as on the practical, dimension of preaching. While this course is taught in the fall semester, the practical segment continues in the Fr. Veronis spring semester.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Luke A. Veronis
TR
9:10-10:30 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 7252
Parish Leadership & Admin. I
BTI Category
Semester
Leadership Formation & Ministry Skills
FA24
The purpose of this course is to integrate the experiences that students have in their field education placement with the theological and organizational principles of parish administration. Students will have an opportunity to reflect upon various dimensions of ministry. Field placements have been designed to give exposure to various aspects of parish life including pastoral visitations, preaching, worship and administration.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Luke A. Veronis
TR
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 7360
World Religions
BTI Category
Semester
Interreligious Learning
FA24
We will look at humanity's quest for God from the beginning of time, and how four of the world's major religious traditions - Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism - developed. Along with their history, we will study their main teachings, worldview, and practice. Part of the class will include visiting temples of the other faiths. We will also look at the phenomenon of atheism and its own religious perspective. With each of these different religions, we will discuss Orthodox Christianity's understanding of other religions and how we are to dialogue and interact with them, trying to discover elements that could be acceptable within Orthodox Christianity, and how these bridges could be used in sharing our faith within other religions. This Course fulfills the World Religions/Ecumenism requirement.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Luke A. Veronis
T
6:40-9 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PATR 7045 Z1
Introduction to Greek Paleography
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This sixteen-week online course will give students practical experience in reading handwritten Greek books from the ninth through seventeenth century. Many Greek manuscripts are now available in digitised form online and will be used as teaching material. Each class session will be supplemented with a take-home assignment: students will be expected to transcribe a short passage from a (photographed) manuscript and submit their transcription ahead of the next session. The final (closed-book) exam will itself consist of transcribing two such passages. Adequate knowledge of Classical Greek is a prerequisite for taking the course. Prerequisite: Liturgical Greek or equivalent.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Georgi Parpulov
M
1-3:20 pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ARBC 6201
Intermediate Arabic I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A focus on the vocabulary as found in Vespers and Orthros, and the Divine Liturgy. Prereq: Beginning Arabic I and II.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Elie Estephan
W
10-11:20 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
CLAW 6012
Canon Law
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA24
A study of the holy canons understood as practical expressions of doctrinal truth, and their application in the life of the Church. The administrative structute of the local church will also be examined.
Professor
Class Day & Time
V. Rev. Bartholomew J Mercado
W
2:10-4:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
DOGM 5002 Z2
Dogmatics I
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA24
The Orthodox doctrine of the knowledge of God and of the doctrines of the Trinity, cosmology, and anthropology. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient Fathers and on contemporary Orthodox dogmaticians.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ECGK 5301
Liturgical Greek
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A study in the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament with concentration on the Psalms. This course also includes an introduction to the language of the Greek Fathers for the study of the Patristic Prayers used in the Orthodox Services. The texts used include the Orthos and Vesper Services. The aim of the course is to enable the students to understand, follow and use the original Greek of the Orthodox services.
Prerequisites: New Testament Greek 1 and 2. or equivalent
Professor
Class Day & Time
Prof. Stephany Hull
MW
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
INDS 7110 H1
The Ecumenical Movement: Challenges and Opportunities
BTI Category
Semester
Interreligious Learning
FA24
The Ecumenical Movement that started in the second half of the 19th century does not constitute an ideology but rather reflects the authentic commitment to reconcile divided Christians in the unity of the Church and the reality of communion. Throughout the past century, the quest for Christian unity has assumed many shapes and forms that may be studied through major documents produced along the history of the 20th century and beyond. This course will define the boundaries of Ecumenism and its challenges for contemporary Orthodoxy by looking inward as well as outward as faithful and thoughtful Christians.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Joseph Halikias
T
9:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
LITG 5301
Teleturgics I
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
A liturgical practicum designed to help the candidate for ordination develop a liturgical ethos, style, and presence. The course offers an analysis of the structural elements of the divine services and instruction on the use of the liturgical books of the Orthodox Church. The course is especially concerned to help the student develop skills for the proper conduct and celebration of the divine services. The class allows for role-playing and analysis. Teleturgics I deals specifically with vespers, orthros the preparatory rites for the Divine Liturgy, i.e., Kairos, vesting and proskomide. The development, care and meaning of vestments is also dealt with.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
R
2:20-4:20 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
2.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
LITG 7521 Z1
Sacrament of Marriage
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA24
This course is a theological, historical, and liturgical examination of selected texts on the holy sacrament of marriage.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 5201 A
Beginning Modern Greek I Lab
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Moder Greek Lab
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6301 A
Intermediate Modern Greek I Lab
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Moder Greek Lab
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6401 A
Advanced Modern Greek I Lab
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Moder Greek Lab
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 5202
Byzantine Music II
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
This course is a systematic study of the theoretical and practical aspects of the First and Plagal Fourth Modes of the Psaltic Art within the context of the Anastasimatarion. We will study the resurrectional hymns of the liturgical book of Octoechos or Parakletike of the aforementioned modes in both parallage (solmization) and melos (melody). Additionally, we will examine the characteristics of the diatonic genus and the heirmologic and sticheraric styles of chant. Prerequisite: Byzantine Music I.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
TR
12-12:50 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6501
Byzantine Music V
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
This course is a systematic study of (i) the model melodies (prologoi-prosomoia) commonly used in musical settings of Byzantine hymns, and (ii) the hymns chanted in sacraments and other services of the Greek Orthodox Church (baptism, wedding, funeral, sanctification of water, etc.). By the end of the semester students will be able to perform the majority of hymns found in the liturgical books without relying on a musical score.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Odisseys Drossos
MW
1:10-2 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6701
Byzantine Music VII
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
This course is a systematic study of Byzantine hymns chanted during major feast days of the ecclesiastical year of the Greek Orthodox Church within the context of the Doxastarion. A great emphasis will be placed on studying the idiomela and doxastika for the feasts of Christmas, Theophany, Annunciation, Dormition of the Virgin Mary, as well as the idiomela and doxastika for the periods of Triodion and Pentecostation. Prerequisites: Byzantine Music I-V.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Odisseys Drossos
M
3-5 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MUSB 6913
Kalophonic Heirmologion
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
This course is a systematic study of the post-Byzantine para-liturgical genre of kalophonic heirmos, intended for soloistc performance after the end of the Divine Liturgy, at banquets, visits of eminent secular or religious figures, and other festive accasions. We will study the history, development and musical morphology of the genre, as well as it's manuscript and print tradition and the lives and works of it's composers.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
R
2:30-4:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 5002
Introduction to the New Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA24
A required survey of the New Testament books in their historical and religious background with attention to hermeneutics, the patristic exegetical heritage, and modern biblical studies.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. George Lewis Parsenios
F
10:30 AM - 12:50 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 6045 H1
Philanthropic Ministry In The New Test & Patristic Texts
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA24
The focus of this course is on some of the classical biblical texts and their interpreters that urge us to serve and to keep the Lord's commandments. In particular, serving the poor and the loving neighbor will be studied through biblical readings and classic Patristic homilies and Lives of Saints (including more recent ones) who have embodied the spirit of philanthropy and outreach to their communities.
The course will be available for MTS online students (asynchronous) and for traditional/on-campus and remote students in a hybrid classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Bruce Beck
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 7025 Z1
The Apostle Paul as Pastor
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA24
This exegetically based course will explore Paul's varied pastoral responses to the differing circumstances his communities presented to him. Particular attention will be given to (1) the character and work of Paul as a shaper of communities, and (2) the manner in which Paul relies on, but also transforms, ancient patterns of moral formation and ancient styles of rhetoric.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. George Lewis Parsenios
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
OLDT 5001 Z1
Introduction to the Old Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA24
The Introduction to the study of the Old Testament is not, and cannot be, a substitute of the Old Testament, but rather a preparatory step, a reading guide, and a candid invitation to reading the Old Testament. The course is divided into two parts. The General Introduction deals with the Old Testament as history, literature, and part of the living tradition. The following topics are discussed in detail: unity in diversity of the Christian Bible, biblical text, biblical canon, and relationship between Scripture and Tradition. The Special Introduction survey the books of the Old Testament (including the anaginoskomena) and focuses on some theological themes rooted in the Pentateuch and running throughout the Old and New Testaments along with their interpretations within various hermeneutical contexts (Jewish, Christian, modern scholarship). The two themes discussed here are God and humanity.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 5052 A
Youth Ministry Field Ed
BTI Category
Semester
Leadership Formation & Ministry Skills
FA24
Filed Education
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stavroula Gurguliatos
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 6011 A
Theology of Pastoral Care I Field E
BTI Category
Semester
Practical/Pastoral Theology
FA24
Filed Education
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stavroula Gurguliatos
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 7212
Preaching Practicum
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA24
A required practicum for those enrolled in PAST 7201 in the current/previous semester.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Luke A. Veronis
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PAST 7252 A
Parish Leadership & Admin I FieldEd
BTI Category
Semester
Leadership Formation & Ministry Skills
FA24
Filed Education
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stavroula Gurguliatos
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
TBA
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PATR 5011
Patrology
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
FA24
This introductory core-course serves as a general introduction to the Fathers and the main periods of Patristic Literature from post-apostolic times to the Council of Nicaea in the fourth century. The course combines an introduction to the central Fathers of this period, with attention not only to the doctrinal issues, but also the literary, historical, and cultural context of this period.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
M
6:40-9 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
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