THE SCRIPTORIUM INITIATIVE
at Holy Cross
Preaching and Teaching the Word of God Beyond the Seminary
“Proclaim the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, and comfort with utmost patience and instruction.”
(2 Tim 4:2)
“We do not change the everlasting boundaries which our fathers have set, but we keep the Tradition, just as we received it.”
“Not to speak when we ought is as blameworthy as to speak when we ought not; for silence should not always be kept, nor speech always used, but each at the right time.”
“The preacher must adapt his teaching to the capacity of his hearers, giving milk to babes and solid food to the more mature, so that all may be nourished unto salvation.”
The Catechist
Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage for The Catechist: The Art of Listening and Teaching, a new Certificate Program in Orthodox Catechism presented by Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology through The Scriptorium Initiative.
The Digital Scriptorium
An AI-Human Experiment in Biblical Proclamation
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc
Human Authorship, AI Choreography: Learning a New Alphabet.
The biblical interpretation, theological vision, concept, and poems belong to the human author, while generative AI participates as a carefully directed instrument in the audiovisual realization.
The works gathered on this page are experiments in a new form of biblical proclamation: not an attempt to replace the human interpreter with artificial intelligence, but an exploration of what may happen when biblical exegesis, theology, poetry, visual imagination, music, and emerging digital technologies are brought into deliberate conversation.
Opening the Scriptures
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc
A weekly Orthodox Bible Study, open to everyone. Each session opens the Scriptures through modern biblical scholarship and the living interpretive tradition of the Church.
Thursdays · 7:00 PM Eastern · Live via Zoom · Free
Podcasts
Insightful conversations drawn from the life and work of the Church. The Podcast Square curates audio content from clergy, theologians, and pastoral leaders, exploring Scripture, Orthodox tradition, preaching, and ministry in today’s world. Through interviews, reflections, and thematic series, this space offers accessible, on-the-go engagement for those seeking to listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and remain connected to the ongoing conversation of faith.
Webinars
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Program (CEP) is part of The Scriptorium Initiative at Holy Cross (TSI): Preaching and Teaching the Word of God Beyond the Seminary. Students enrolled in the Holy Cross CEP will have the opportunity that the seminary graduate students have, namely, learning about Orthodox faith, teaching, and spirituality from seasoned Orthodox professors and scholars. Nevertheless, most of the continuing education classes are offered by Holy Cross faculty.
Interconnectivity and Partnership
We proudly support our peers and partners sharing and educationing the Good News.
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