Greek Orthodox Colleges
Greek Orthodox Church refers to several churches within the larger communion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity sharing a common cultural tradition. Historically, the term Greek Orthodox has been used to describe all Eastern Orthodox Churches. The first Greek Orthodox community in the United States was founded in 1864 in New Orleans, Louisiana, by a small colony of Greek merchants. Not until 1892, however, was the first permanent Greek Orthodox community founded in New York City (today’s Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.) This establishment coincided with the acceleration of immigration from Greece. Greek Orthodoxy in the U.S. continued, and by 1920, sixty percent of the present-day communities (and their churches) were founded.
Greek Orthodox Higher Education Overview
In terms of higher education in the Unites States, the Greek Orthodox Church is affiliated with Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (also known as HCHC, located in Brookline, Massachusetts), which traces its roots to the Holy Cross Theological School, established in 1937 in Pomfret, Connecticut. The undergraduate division of this school was established as the Hellenic College in 1968. Hellenic College operates as an orthodox Christian liberal arts institute; Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology operates as a Greek orthodox seminary. Though academically separate entities, these two schools share the same campus, forming one community. Hellenic College offers bachelor’s degrees ranging from Management and Leadership to Music, and Environmental Sciences. Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology awards the Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Master of Theological Studies degrees.
| School | City | Students | Highest Degree | Tenure System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | Brookline, MA | 190 | Master's | yes |
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