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Fall Semester Begins with a Student from the Western Diocese
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary began its fall semester on August 24. "We are happy to welcome back our seminarians and two new students who will study for service in the Armenian Church," remarked the Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean. This year, we welcome a new student from the Western Diocese. Dn. Garen Hamamjian grew up in Los Angeles, CA, and attended St. Leon Armenian Cathedral in Burbank. He graduated from UCLA with an undergraduate degree in Middle Eastern Studies, focusing the Abrahamic Religions and Armenian Studies. "Even though I had visited St. Nersess in the summer of 2015 and 2016, I did not know what to expect of the academic and spiritual life. This past month I already feel that St. Nersess has transformed me as I have become inspired by the students and faculty every day. .." <<MORE 
Dr. Ervine to Present New Weekly Lecture Series
Starting October 1, the seminary will offer an online mini-course entitled, "No Other Foundation: The Armenian Church's Early Centuries". The course will be team-taught by Dr. Roberta Ervine and Sdn. Andrew Kayaian. Over 8 sessions, participants will explore issues that faced Armenia's nascent Christianity, the situations and people that drove those issues, and the solutions attempted by the Church's first hierarchs. Zoom lectures will take place weekly on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST. To register, please click here. 
Orientation Retreat Held at the Seminary
The seminary held its annual orientation retreat on September 11-13 on campus with proper "distancing". However, the sense of spiritual and brotherly/sisterly closeness permeated. One of the topics was, "What is your brand, your rule of life?" During the discussion, the group saw how each has experienced the presence of God and how the Lord appears to us and is within us. The retreat was led by the Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, St. Nersess Board Member, and Dr. Roberta Ervine, Professor of Armenian Studies, who guided the following attendees: Adam Bullock, Jenna Bullock, Dn. Garen Hamamjian, Julia Hintlian, Andrew Kayaian, Dn. Yervant Kutchukian, Arman Shirikyan. <<MORE |
Students Return to Campus
The St. Nersess staff has returned to its regular work schedule to prepare for the fall semester and students returning to campus on August 21. On August 24, classes resume for all students. When students, their spouses, and all other residents return, they will be placed in a modified two-week quarantine, which will allow them to eat their meals together according to social distancing guidelines. During this time period, classes, worship services, and meetings will be held remotely. Those who reside on campus will be required to submit a Covid-19 test result before arrival. During the two-week quarantine, all students and faculty will have their temperature taken daily. Masks must be worn by all, including staff and faculty, when in the presence of others. No visitors or guests will be allowed into any buildings on campus. The campus has been stocked with hand sanitizers throughout and plexiglass shields have been installed at the librarian's and administrative assistant's desks. In September, the seminary will re-evaluate the new protocols instituted. St. Nersess Theological Review
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St. Nersess Serves as a Model for Future Programs in Europe
Fr. Mardiros Chevian, as dean of the seminary, visits Armenia and Holy Etchmiadzin at least once annually. During his most recent visit in mid-February, he attended a meeting of a consultative committee of clergy and lay people commissioned by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, to address questions related to seminary curriculum, admission policies, qualifications for graduation, inter-seminary cooperation and collaboration. <<MORE 
June Mini-Semester Videos
Last month, St. Nersess offered a "mini-semester" with a series of course offerings for the general public and clergy via ZOOM. If you were unable to join us, or would like to re-watch, please click on the below YouTube links for the Bishop on Worship series.
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The Path Forward/Engraved Brick Campaign
The bricks are ready for your personal messages!
Help pave the future of St. Nersess Seminary! Your donation of a personalized engraved brick will support the education of priests and non-ordained leaders for ministry in the Armenian Church in North America and beyond.
Join The Path Forward Campaign with an engraved brick that will remain visible for generations to come. Leave your legacy on our Founders Garden pathway, located on a pedestrian footpath in front of the Theological Center, or on our Prayer Garden Pathway, located in a secluded area adjacent to the Theological Center. For an extra fee, you can add a fourth line to the brick and two extra characters per line. << More.
The bricks are ready for your personal messages!
Help pave the future of St. Nersess Seminary! Your donation of a personalized engraved brick will support the education of priests and non-ordained leaders for ministry in the Armenian Church in North America and beyond.
Join The Path Forward Campaign with an engraved brick that will remain visible for generations to come. Leave your legacy on our Founders Garden pathway, located on a pedestrian footpath in front of the Theological Center, or on our Prayer Garden Pathway, located in a secluded area adjacent to the Theological Center. For an extra fee, you can add a fourth line to the brick and two extra characters per line. << More.
Leadership Giving Circle
Guardian and Shepherd Program
Members of the Leadership Circle are those who pledge to make an ongoing, annual gift at a specific level. They lead by example in providing critical financial support for the seminary to fulfill its mission of educating the next generation of church leaders. By committing to this gift level each year, members offer a reliable source of income for the seminary, allowing advanced planning for future opportunities and expenses. Your commitment of support guarantees the success of the seminary not only now, but well into the future. <<LEARN MORE <<DONATE
Guardian and Shepherd Program
Members of the Leadership Circle are those who pledge to make an ongoing, annual gift at a specific level. They lead by example in providing critical financial support for the seminary to fulfill its mission of educating the next generation of church leaders. By committing to this gift level each year, members offer a reliable source of income for the seminary, allowing advanced planning for future opportunities and expenses. Your commitment of support guarantees the success of the seminary not only now, but well into the future. <<LEARN MORE <<DONATE
Planned Giving Society: Wills & Bequests
Members of the Planned Giving Society are those who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy at the seminary by supporting St. Nersess through their estate plans. These gifts will ensure that the mission of the seminary and the work of the Armenian Church continues well after we have departed this earth to receive our heavenly reward. Gift arrangements can be made in a variety of ways, including: wills, gift annuities, or life insurance policies. Members of the Society are listed each year in the seminary’s Annual Report and receive a commemorative pin as a visual representation of their commitment to the future of the seminary and the Armenian Church. Join the Planned Giving Society today by calling the seminary and sharing your intention to leave St. Nersess in your estate plans. >>MORE
Members of the Planned Giving Society are those who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy at the seminary by supporting St. Nersess through their estate plans. These gifts will ensure that the mission of the seminary and the work of the Armenian Church continues well after we have departed this earth to receive our heavenly reward. Gift arrangements can be made in a variety of ways, including: wills, gift annuities, or life insurance policies. Members of the Society are listed each year in the seminary’s Annual Report and receive a commemorative pin as a visual representation of their commitment to the future of the seminary and the Armenian Church. Join the Planned Giving Society today by calling the seminary and sharing your intention to leave St. Nersess in your estate plans. >>MORE
