St. Nersess to Host International Conference – June 4-6
The public is welcome to attend the upcoming International Conference by ZOOM, hosted by St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. An incredible panel of international speakers will share in a dialogue on the topic: Sitting as
EXPLORING THE ORIENT: Syriac & Armenian Liturgical Chant
May 1 and 2, 2026 The public is welcome to join master practitioners from the ancient Syriac and Armenian traditions this May at St. Vladimir’s and St. Nersess Seminaries, as we explore commonalities and differences in Eastern and Oriental Orthodox approaches
New Lenten Karoz Videos Released!
We are bringing our ancient Armenian homilies to you through St. Nersess Online! In this special Lenten collection, we are giving voice to the treasures of our tradition, presenting these sacred texts in English. Watch: St. Nerses Lambronats‘i — The Prodigal Son, presented
Faculty Member Speaks in Western Diocese
Dr. Ani Shahinian, Assistant Professor of the Grace & Paul Shahinian Lectureship in Armenian Christian Art & Culture, has been spending time in California on the lecture circuit. Recently, she was the keynote speaker at the Women’s Prayer Day held
Fall Intensive Week
Intensive Week is held each semester to give our students an opportunity to dive deeper into different subjects not covered in the standard curriculum. This Fall, Dr. Julia Hintlian taught a week-long intensive course titled, "Christology of the Oriental Orthodox Churches"
St. Nersess Seminary Fall Zoom Lecture Series: Armenians in Jerusalem and the Holy Land
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary invites the public to join our seminarians this fall as we explore the long and storied history of Armenians in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. For centuries, waves of Armenian soldiers, pilgrims, monks, skilled artisans, educators, merchants,
Coming this Fall!
A New Accredited Course at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary for Students of St. Nersess and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Armenian Christian Art & Theology: Studies on Martyrs & Martyrdoms in Image and Text Instructor: Dr. Ani Shahinian, Assistant Professor of the
Assistant Professor Gives Inaugural Lecture
On Friday evening, October 27, the seminary community including faculty members from St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, gathered for the inaugural lecture and reception for Dr. Ani Shahinian, the assistant professor of the Grace and Paul Shahinian Lectureship in Armenian
Two-Part Public Lecture
October 18 & 20 at 7pm St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will host Dr. Ruth Gornandt, postdoc researcher at the University of Oxford in historical and systematic theology, this week when she offers two lectures at the seminary. She obtained her doctorate
Intensive Week
For the past five years, Intensive Week has been held each semester to give our students an opportunity to dive deeper into different subjects not covered in the standard curriculum. This semester, during the week of March 20-24, Ani Shahinyan,