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Hellenic College Holy Cross
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
CHST 5011
Church History I/Ecum. Patriarchate
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
FA26
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
Dr. James C. Skedros
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
CLAW 6012
Canon Law
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA26
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
DOGM 5002 Z1
Dogmatics I
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
The Orthodox doctrine of the knowledge of God and of the doctrines of the Trinity, Pneumatology, cosmology, anthropology, and eschatology. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient Fathers and on contemporary Orthodox dogmaticians.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Bathrellos
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
DOGM 7120
Themes in Orthodox Theology
BTI Category
Semester
Systematic Theology & Philosophy (Western)
FA26
This class will cover the basic principles of Orthodox theology with a heavy emphasis on Orthodox anthropology. Orthodox Christian theology and anthropology are essentially the same because God has revealed himself in human history as a human being. It is therefore impossible to distinguish where theology starts and anthropology ends. The only God we know is the God we have encountered in the crucified and risen one, and this, according to scripture and the early Church experience, is the starting point for all theology. This class will explore key tenets of the Orthodox faith through this lens employing scripture, the liturgical tradition and the writings of theologians, ancient and more recent.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
R
9:10-11:30 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
ETHC 5001
Orthodox Christian Ethics
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
FA26
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
Dr. Timothy G. Patitsas
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
INDS 6240 H1
Eastern-Oriental Orthodox Relations
BTI Category
Semester
Interreligious Learning
FA26
This course examines the relationship between the Eastern (Chalcedonian) Orthodox and Oriental (Non-Chalcedonian) Orthodox families following the schism after the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD. It addresses how mutual vilification and misinformation have deepened the division between these communions. Theological exploration focuses on key Christological formulations, including the Miaphysis doctrine of Cyril of Alexandria affirmed at Ephesus, the two natures (physes) definition of Chalcedon, and subsequent debates concerning aphthartodocetism, wills, and energies. Historical analysis considers the evolving relations between the Churches after Chalcedon, particularly following the Arab conquests of Egypt and Syria. This includes examining specific encounters between Armenians and Greeks, Copts and Greeks in Egypt, and Syriac and Antiochian traditions. The course also investigates ecclesiological questions that challenge reconciliation, such as: (1) How would acknowledging the orthodoxy of those historically deemed heretics affect the doctrine of the Church�s infallibility? (2) How can parallel apostolic successions in ancient patriarchates like Alexandria and Antioch be understood and resolved? Instruction will draw from diverse readings representing both sides of the Chalcedonian divide, including perspectives for and against reunion. Guest lecturers will further provide expert insight and their respective Churches� viewpoints.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Peter Bouteneff/ Dr. Andrew Youssef
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
LITG 5301
Teleturgics I
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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. Prerequisite: Biblical or Ancient Greek
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
LITG 7521 Z1
Sacrament of Marriage
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
This course is a theological, historical, and liturgical examination of selected texts on the holy sacrament of marriage. This course is for REMOTE students. Instructor's permission is needed for all other students.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
REMOTE ONLY
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MDGK 5201 Z1
Beginning Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA26
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.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
TR
3:30 - 4:50 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
MDGK 6301 Z1
Intermediate Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA26
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
TO BE ANNOUNCED
TR
3:30-4:50 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Beginning Modern Greek II
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSB 5011 Z1
Ecclesiastical Chant II in English
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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
12:20-2:20 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Byzantine Music I and Ecclesiastical Chant I in English
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSB 5402
Byzantine Music IV
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
This course is a systematic study of the theoretical and practical aspects of the Second, Plagal Second abd Varys Modes of the Psaltic Art within the context of the Anastasimatarion. By the end of the semester, students will be able to perform the resurrectional hymns of the liturgical book of Octoechos or Parakletike of the aforementioned modes in both parallage (solmization) and melos (melody).
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Odisseys Drossos
MW
11-11:50 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Byzantine Music I
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSB 6551
Service Rubrics
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSB 6802
Byzantine Music VIII
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
This course is a systematic study of the papadic genus of the Psaltic Art in all eight modes with a great emphasis on hymns for the Divine Liturgy (trisagion, cherubic hymn,communion hymn, etc.). We will also briefly study slow doxologies, Triodion hymns and kalophonic heitmoi. Prerequisites: Byzantine Music I-V
Professor
Class Day & Time
Mr. Georgios Theodoridis
T
1-3 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Byzantine Music I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSW 5350
Beginning Voice: Matching & Interval Matching
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
The class aims to provide the fundamental foundations of vocal coordination, which include: ear
training, pitch matching, octave matching, and interval matching. All skills will be worked using the
latest methodologies in voice science to coordinate the efforts of hearing, voice production, recall,
and feedback interpretation. Syllables such as Parallagi, Solfeggio or Numerals will also be used as
tools. Testing out of this class is optional with an individual assessment to be arranged with the
Professor, prior to the start of semester [Testing time TBD]. It is recommended that seminarians take
the course during their first year of studies before they take the Voice Class (.5 credits).
Professor
Class Day & Time
Ms. Brooke Wilcox
R
10:40 AM - 12 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
NEWT 5002
Introduction to the New Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
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
NEWT 6045
PhilanthropicMinistryInTheNewTest
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
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
M
2:10-4:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
NEWT 6175
Grammatical Commentary on the Divine Liturgy in Greek
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
This class provides an opportunity for students to do advanced work in Greek, but
focused on producing a full grammatical commentary on the Greek text of the Divine Liturgy.
Prerequisites: Introductory Greek or the equivalent.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. George Lewis Parsenios
MW
1-2:20 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Grammatical I-V
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
OLDT 5001 Z1
Introduction to the Old Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
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
TR
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 5052
Youth Ministry
BTI Category
Semester
Religious Education and Youth Ministry
FA26
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
Youth I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 6011 A
Theology of Pastoral Care I Field E
BTI Category
Semester
Practical/Pastoral Theology
FA26
Field Education
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stavroula Gurguliatos
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Theology of Pastoral Care I Field I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 6601 H1
Grief, Death, and Dying
BTI Category
Semester
Practical/Pastoral Theology
FA26
One cannot overstate the significance of death, and preparing for death, in understanding life and, particularly, life in Christ. Pastors and ministers are certain to be called upon to minister to those facing death and those grieving the loss of a loved one. In this course, students will develop a pastoral approach to the dying and those experiencing grief through a survey the existing literature on grief and bereavement in the context of the Orthodox theology of life after death. Students will explore the art and skill of ministering to the dying and the bereaved and develop their understanding of a theological framework for caring for the dying and the bereaved. Necessarily, this topic will touch upon our own personal experiences of loss and death, and students will be invited to explore how their own beliefs and experiences can inform and enhance their pastoral approach.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Philip Mamalakis
R
2:10-4:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Grief Death and I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 7201
Preaching: Proclaiming the Kingdom
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
This course is a preparation for the ministry of proclaim�ing 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 practi�cal, dimension of preaching. While this course is taught in the fall semester, the practical segment continues in the spring semester.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Luke A. Veronis
TR
2:10-3:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Preaching Proclaiming the I-V
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 7252
Parish Leadership & Admin. I
BTI Category
Semester
Leadership Formation & Ministry Skills
FA26
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
10:40-12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
FE
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
CHST 5011 Z1
Church History I/Ecum. Patriarchate
BTI Category
Semester
Church History/History of Religions
FA26
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
Dr. James C. Skedros
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
DOGM 5002
Dogmatics I
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
The Orthodox doctrine of the knowledge of God and of the doctrines of the Trinity, Pneumatology, cosmology, anthropology, and eschatology. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient Fathers and on contemporary Orthodox dogmaticians.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Bathrellos
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
DOGM 7025 Z1
Patristic and Conciliar Dogmatics
BTI Category
Semester
Church Polity/Canon Law
FA26
This course will provide a detailed study and analysis of select passages from St John of Damascus� Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, widely regarded as the most accurate and comprehensive summary of patristic and conciliar dogma up to the mid-eighth century. We will use the critical edition by Bonifatius Kotter and the recent
English translation by Norman Russell. References will be made to the work�s use by later authors in both the Eastern and the Western traditions. This course is a valuable addition to core courses in Dogmatics.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Bathrellos
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
ECGK 5001
Biblical Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA26
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
2:20-3:40 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
ETHC 6170 H1
Bioethics in the Age of AI
BTI Category
Semester
Ethics (all traditions)
FA26
This course will consider a selection of end of life, origin of life, and medical ethical issues from an Orthodox Christian perspective. We will also examine bioethical challenges posed by the integration of Artificial Intelligence into diagnostics, drug discovery, personalized medicine, genomics, and clinical decision-making.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Timothy G. Patitsas
R
6:30-8:50 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
INDS 7110 H1
The Ecumenical Movement: Challenges and Opportunities
BTI Category
Semester
Interreligious Learning
FA26
The �Ecumenical Movement: Challenges and Opportunities� course follows but is not dependent on the previous course on the �Ecumenical Movement. The Ecumenical Movement has presented the church with several issues that have and continue to be addressed and wrestled with ranging from ecclesiology to the eucharist, initiation to ordination, worship, and liturgy. Ecumenical relations have presented opportunities to identify key points of theological and praxis convergence and divergence across the major denominations of Christianity. Many of these challenges will be explored alongside the numerous opportunities for Christians to work across denominational lines on social services and social justice actions. Attention will be paid to the work and documents of the National Council of Churches, with supplemental documents from the World Council of Churches.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Philip Joseph Halikias
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
LITG 5324
Teleturgics I for Antiochians
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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
MDGK 5201
Beginning Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA26
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.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Ms. Kleanthi Mavrogiannaki
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MDGK 6301
Intermediate Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA26
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. Stamatia G. Dova
MF
2:10-3:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Beginning Modern Greek II
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MDGK 6401
Advanced Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA26
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. Prereq: Intermediate Modern Greek II.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Stamatia G. Dova
MF
12:40-2 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Intermediate Modern Greek II
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSB 5202
Byzantine Music II
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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
Byzantine Music I
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSB 5502
Byzantine Music Chorus
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSB 6602
Byzantine Music VI
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
This course is a systematic study of the hymns chanted during the Great and Holy Week and the Feast of Pascha in the Orthodox Chutch. The tepettoite includeshymns in all eight modes and in all three melodic styles (heitmologic, stichetatic and papadic). Additionally, we will study the structute and rubrics of Holy Week and Pascha services .
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Odisseys Drossos
MW
3:30-4:20 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
MUSB 6881
Byzantine Music X
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
The material taught in this course is equivalent to the material taught in the 5th year of Greek conservatories and provides comprehensive preparation for the final examination required for a Holy Ctoss Certificate in Byzantine Music. Students are expected to become competent in perfoming more technically demanding repertoire, including Petros Bereketis' eight-mode composition Theotoke Parthene, the Athenian funeral
Trisagion, kalophonic heirmoi and kratimata in all eight modes, and a selection of verses from Koukouzelis' Anoixantaria.
Prerequisites: Byzantine Music I-V
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Romanos Karanos
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Byzantine Music I-V
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
MUSW 5351
Voice Class
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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
R
2:30-3:20 PM
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
NEWT 5002 Z1
Introduction to the New Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
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
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
NEWT 6045 Z1
PhilanthropicMinistryInTheNewTest
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
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?
Y
Notes
I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
NEWT 7025 Z1
The Apostle Paul as Pastor
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
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?
Y
Notes
The Apostle Paul as I-V
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
OLDT 5001 Z2
Introduction to the Old Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA26
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?
Y
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Introduction to the Old I-V
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 5052 A
Youth Ministry Field Ed
BTI Category
Semester
Religious Education and Youth Ministry
FA26
Field Education
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stavroula Gurguliatos
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Youth Ministry Field I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 6011 H1
Theology of Pastoral Care I
BTI Category
Semester
Practical/Pastoral Theology
FA26
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.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Philip Mamalakis
TR
9:10 - 10:30 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Theology of Pastoral Care I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 6662 H1
Pastoral Care & Mental Health
BTI Category
Semester
Practical/Pastoral Theology
FA26
Issues of mental illness and health continue to challenge pastors and ministers as they seek to guide their parishes and communities. Recent events related to the pandemic have increased the rates of mental illness in our communities, heightened the need for pastors to possess a basic level of competency related to understanding mental health and illness. Mental illness and health, how we define it, how we identify it, and how we address it calls into question how we understand God, human nature, the person, free will/personal agency, and the relationship that these issues, theologically, have with the broad field of mental health, commonly referred to as psychology. This class will explore these issues as they apply to the most prevalent issues of mental health that a pastor/priest/minister will encounter in the parish. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between theology and psychology and the role of the pastor/priest/minister in ministering to people struggling with issues of mental health in the parish.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Philip Mamalakis
W
2:10-4:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Pastoral Care & Mental I-IV
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 7212
Preaching Practicum
BTI Category
Semester
Preaching, Liturgy, & Ritual
FA26
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
Preaching I-V
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
PAST 7252 A
Parish Leadership & Admin I FieldEd
BTI Category
Semester
Leadership Formation & Ministry Skills
FA26
Field Education
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stavroula Gurguliatos
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Online?
N
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Parish Leadership & Admin I I-IV
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