Dr. Jane Goodall—renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and recognized environmentalist—will share her thoughts on the power of ecumenical encounters and dialogue in shaping a better future for our planet. The visit is a unique opportunity for and open to students of Hellenic College Holy Cross, the Boston Theological Inter-religious Consortium, and the wider local community interested in […]
THE CHRISTIANS OF PALESTINE As horrific violence escalates in Israel and Palestine, much of the public discourse has reduced the conflict to a binary world of Jews and Muslims. Yet, the place of conflict is also the historic home of Christianity, with Christians living in Gaza, the West Bank, Jerusalem, and elsewhere. Who are the […]
Artificial Intelligence "Playing God?" | Theological, Ethical & Pastoral Perspectives. In 2014, Elon Musk told a crowd at MIT “With AI we are summoning the demon“! Is such technological advancement an ally or an adversary? And is it moral, amoral, or immoral? Should the rapid emergence of AI be welcomed with cheer, criticism, or caution? […]
A conversation on the significance and future of synodality as the structure and service of the Christian Church. The conference will convene Roman Catholic Church and Orthodox theologians from New England, the United States, and internationally to discuss the history and vision of the synodal system through the centuries as well as to assess how […]
The Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC presents: THE MONK AND THE CELL - The story of the desert of Mount Athos. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7.30 pm | Maliotis Cultural Center of HCHC Meet Elder Nektarios, a hieromonk from the Skete of St. Anne (just near what is called “the desert”) of Mt. Athos. A […]
Please stop by our booth, attend a workshop, or participate in a panel discussion. Below is a sample schedule of our participation in this groundbreaking event. We are looking forward […]
WATER: SPIRIT AND SCIENCE Exploring Spiritual and Scientific Perspectives Water is the most vital and inseparable of every ecosystem and provides the lifeblood of every community. Every living organism, like every human being, needs for survival and growth. In brief, water is life—physical and spiritual. Water is also considered sacred, comprising a symbol of life […]
On September 10, 2024, Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Executive Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross will be the keynote speaker at the Ecological Symposium in Rethymno titled "EARTH: ONE SUSTAINABLE PLANET FOR ALL - A call to action. Change is possible.". The Holy Metropolis […]
We are very excited to invite you to the first lecture in Sarah Riccardi-Swartz's Global Orthodoxy and International Politics Lab @ Northeastern University, on September 19th, 2024 at Northeastern University […]
At the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the next plenary meeting of the International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue (ICAOTD) will be hosted by Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in October 2024. The Commission has identified “The Mission of the Church in the World […]