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These last three months have given us all time to pause and ponder what is important. We asked two individuals who have consistently and routinely donated to the seminary to share what inspires them to give to St. Nersess. <<MORE
We Need Your Support More Than Ever. DONATE NOW
These last three months have given us all time to pause and ponder what is important. We asked two individuals who have consistently and routinely donated to the seminary to share what inspires them to give to St. Nersess. <<MORE
Clergy from Around the Country and Armenia Attend Worship Service
On Tuesday, June 30, St. Nersess Seminary held its final worship service for the academic year. Clergy from the Eastern and Western Dioceses and Armenia joined students and members of the faculty to participate in the Evening Service Երեկոյեան Ժամերգութիւն via Zoom. This was the first time such a gathering has taken place. <<MORE Recent Graduates Participate in Mini-Internships
On May 15, Dn. Timothy Aznavourian and Dn. Armen Terjimanian received their MDiv degrees from St. Nersess Seminary and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary without any fan-fare due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Shortly after, the two graduates began mini-internships for the month of June which will end next week on June 30. In addition to the remote courses offered to lay people and clergy this month, the mini-internships were created to replace programs that were cancelled this summer and would have required the graduates' participation. <<MORE 
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 The Need for Vocations
By Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian For the past number of years, VOCATION DAY had been designated on our Diocesan calendar to coincide with the Feast of Pentecost. Vocation Day was to awaken the individual conscious mind, especially young men, to consider the vocation of priesthood in the Armenian Church. This year, there was no such remembrance. <<MORE 
Seminary Launches Successful June Mini-Semester
The June Mini-Semester included a successful series of three continuing education courses for clergy. Over 25 clergy enrolled in the "Introducing the Lectionary for Today" taught by Fr. Arshen Aivazian, "The Protestant Angle" by Dn. Eric Vozzy and "Secularism and the Armenian Church" by Dr. Christopher Sheklian. For the public, the "Bishops on Worship" series includes 166 registered participants. Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the Diocese of France and St. Nersess graduate, presented on "The Holy Bible in the Armenian Church" and "Biblical Teachings & Practices in Today's Badarak." Participants also enjoyed listening to Bishop Daniel Findikyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese and St. Nersess graduate, speak on "The Psalms in Worship" and "Another Holy Communion." <<MORE |
St. Nersess Theological Review
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While this is an unprecedented and uncertain time, we are grateful for your continued support and strength. Please pray for us as we will pray for you.
To ensure the safety of everyone during the ever-changing conditions surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, our campus is closed to all visitors. Our academic program is fully active, and all classes remain in session. Although our students have returned home, they are still taking their classes and instruction remotely both at St. Nersess and St. Vladimir's Seminaries. Both institutions are providing a normal daily schedule through online platforms. <<MORE 
Another Doctoral Candidate Benefits From Her Time at St. Nersess
New this semester, St. Nersess Seminary opened its doors to Ph.D. students who seek to take classes at the seminary to support their research and advanced degrees at other institutions. Two female students are the first to benefit from the new program. In late August, the seminary welcomed Julia Hintlian, a doctoral student in the History of Christianity at Harvard University, who is studying at the seminary during the fall semester. And in mid-September, Ani Shahinian, a D.Phil. Candidate in History and Theology at the University of Oxford in England, arrived at St. Nersess. <<MORE 
Doctoral Student Studies at the Seminary
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary welcomed back its students on August 26, including Julia Hintlian, a doctoral student at Harvard University who is studying at the seminary this fall. Julia will spend the next few months taking classes only offered at St. Nersess, which will help her complete her PhD in the History of Christianity. <<MORE 
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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
