School Description
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Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaHellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) are an Orthodox Christian liberal arts college and seminary in Brookline, Massachusetts.
History
The institution was originally founded in 1937 as Holy Cross Theological School in Pomfret, Connecticut. In 1946, the school was moved to Brookline, Massachusetts. In 1966, Holy Cross expanded its undergraduate division into a full four-year liberal arts college named Hellenic College, which opened in 1968. Holy Cross became an accredited theological school and has become one of the most important institutions of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Western Hemisphere.
Academics
Hellenic College offers programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree.
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology offers graduate programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.), and Master of Theology (Th.M.).
Accreditation
Hellenic College and Holy Cross have been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges since 1974. The School of Theology has also been accredited by the Association of Theological Schools since 1974. Holy Cross is also a member of the Boston Theological Institute.
Campus
Hellenic College is located on a campus in Brookline, Massachusetts just outside Boston, the former Weld estate. It is notable for having been the longtime practice site of the Boston Celtics.
Notable alumni
- Archbishop Iakovos of America
- Metropolitan Methodios (Tournas) of Boston
- Gerasimos (Michaleas) of San Francisco
- Demetrios Constantelos
Burials
- Archbishop Iakovos of America
Notes and references
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Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Greek Orthodox
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 52
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 97%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Social Sciences
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
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Master's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.See more schools with programs in General Religion/Religious Studies
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Students
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Geography
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 13% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 107% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 15,750 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 15,435 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 315 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,632 | 78% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,600 | 17% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 11,275 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,439 | 67% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
