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Spring Semester New Testament Course with an Armenian Twist

1/20/2005

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Dr. Abraham Terian, Professor of Armenian Theology and Literature and Academic Dean, will teach a public course entitled, "Survey of the New Testament" during the Spring semester. The course will take place on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 PM at the Seminary beginning Tuesday, January 25, 2005.

The course is part of the Seminary's Extension Program, and is open to the public. It will feature a survey of the Gospels, Epistles of St. Paul, and the so-called "Catholic Epistles," with attention to their general content, historical background and major themes.

What's the Twist?
"But the course will have a twist," said Terian with a smile, flicking his wrist as if to reveal something up his sleeve. "As we read the scriptures together, we will consult the great Armenian theologians and biblical interpreters, our church fathers." 


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Professor Terian, known internationally for his cutting-edge scholarship of the Christian literature and theology of the Armenian Church, has also, throughout his career, taught courses in Biblical theology. He is a recognized expert in hellenistic Judaism, the culture which produced the later books of the Old Testament and greatly influenced the writers of the New Testament.

Perspectives of Armenian Church Fathers
Terian plans to weave into his lectures and discussions insights from some of the great fathers of the Armenian Church including Sarkis "Gund" Shnorhali, the 12th century author of a commentary on the 7 Catholic Epistles; and Hovhannes Orodnetsi, a great Biblical interpreter who was the teacher of Krikor Datevatsi. 

The patron saint of the Seminary, St. Nersess Shnorhali will also lend his insights to the class in the form of his great epic, Jesus the Son. This massive retelling of the Gospel story was inspired by St. Nersess' great-grandfather, Krikor Magistros, who composed a narrative of the entire Bible in verse. Shnorhali's work consists of three parts: Old Testament prophecies, the story of Jesus, and the saint's interpretation and application of Gospel story for his times. 

Armenian Saints Reveal the Gospel's Importance for Armenians
"Next to the Prayerbook of Narek, Jesus the Son is the most beloved and influential work of Armenian spiritual literature," said Dr. Terian. "Its beauty and power lie in its experiential and personal perspective. It answers the eternal question of anyone seeking a life of faith: How can I appropriate the Gospel of Jesus and make it part and parcel of my life," Terian said, adding, "And best of all, coming from the heart and pen of St. Nersess Shnorhali, it is an Armenian reflection on the Christian faith through and through."

Terian's course is open to all interested. The fee for those auditing the course is $100, payable on the first day of class. For further information, contact the Seminary at info@stnersess.edu.


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Where were YOU on Armenian Christmas Eve?

1/13/2005

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January 13, 2005

Twenty college students from New England, Virginia, the Midwest and the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area spent four days at St. Nersess Seminary as participants of the 2005 Christmas Conference from January 5-8, 2005. 

Co-sponsored by the ACYOA, the St. Nersess Christmas Conference offers college students an opportunity to relax and refresh from the stresses of college life in the Seminary's unique Armenian Christian atmosphere. 

This year the conference actually began on Armenian Christmas Eve, January 5. Hardly had the participants arrived, when they set out again en masse for St. Gregory the Englightener Armenian Church in nearby White Plains, New York, for the traditional Jrakalooyts Christmas readings and Divine Liturgy. At the urging of the parish priest, Fr. Karekin Kasparian, Haik Diloyan, Peter Hanoian, Justin Ajamian and Greg Guroian, ordained sub-deacons who had come as participants of the conference, served at the holy altar with Fr. Daniel Findikyan, who celebrated the Badarak. Another participant, Karinne Hovnanian, added her beautiful voice to the choir.

Besides Fr. Findikyan, the Christmas Conference was co-directed by Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, the Seminary's Director of Youth Programs and Pastor of St. Peter Armenian Church, Watervliet, NY; and Ms. Nancy Basmajian, Executive Secretary for the ACYOA.


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Later that evening, after returning to the Seminary, Dr. Thomas Samuelian spoke to the group about the condition of Armenia in general, and the Armenian Church in particular. Dr. Samuelian is Emeritus professor of Armenian language at St. Nersess. He has a law practice in Yerevan and is engaged in a number of creative and successful development projects and ministries. During the discussion which followed, Tom spoke of the myriad ways in which diasporan Armenians can support the development of the country and the Church. 

Thursday morning, Armenian Christmas day greeted the participants with sleet, freezing rain and ice, prompting them to return to St. Gregory's for Christmas Badarak rather than going to St. Vartan Cathedral in New York, which was the original plan. 

"I've spent five of the last 24 hours in church!," said one participant at the end of the Liturgy. "I didn't know I was that religious!"


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"Christmas, the Tsunami, and the New Year" was the provocative title of a discussion led by Frs. Daniel Findikyan and Stepanos Doudoukjian on Friday. "As Armenians we of all people must pause to reflect on the deeper significance of the tragedy in southern Asia," said Fr. Daniel, referring to the disastrous earthquake and tsunami which, as of that date, had claimed over 150,000 lives. "Is this all there is to life?," he asked.

Later in the day a presentation was made by Jason Demerjian, who is Director of College Ministry for the Eastern Diocese and is currently studying at St. Nersess to be ordained a priest. Entitled, "The Four Loves," his talk was based on the famous book by the Christian writer C.S. Lewis, which distinguishes four ways that humans express their love for one another and for God: storge (affection); filia (friendship); eros (personal intimacy); agape (Godly love).


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"You can spend your lifetime looking for that one in six-billion people who is meant for you," Jason said, "Or you can choose for yourself a good, decent and suitable partner and devote your life to the holy work of building your love for that person in marriage."

"Love is a topic that everyone thinks he knows about," said one young man. "But it is not as simple as we think, and definitely not as romantic as society wants us to believe." 

Between probing discussion such as these, there was plenty of time for relaxation, good food, Christmas carols, and spending time with old and new friends in front of the fireplace or the Christmas tree.

When asked to summarize the Christmas Conference, one veteran participant said, "St. Nersess is home. That's all there is to it."


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