Quick Facts
Greek Orthodox college and seminary
Location
Brookline, MA
Degrees
Bachelor's, Master's
Popular Majors
Human Development, Classics & Greek Studies, Religious Studies, Elementary Education, Management & Leadership
Total Students	Undergrad Students
150	70
Tuition (2025-2026)	Room and Board
$23,000	$17,000
Selectivity	Average Net Price *
Open Admission	$20,000
Distance from Boston	School Website
5 miles west
* Average Net Price is the actual average cost to students for attending the college. This is calculated by adding the cost of attendance (tuition, fees and room and board where applicable) and subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid.

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, founded in 1937, is the premier Orthodox Christian institution of higher learning in America. Located on a serene 59-acre campus in Brookline, the college serves a small, dedicated student body with programs blending liberal arts, Hellenic studies, and Orthodox theology. Comprising Hellenic College undergraduate liberal arts and Holy Cross graduate seminary, the institution prepares students for ministry, scholarship, and leadership in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and broader society while fostering spiritual formation and cultural heritage.

Hellenic College offers bachelor's degrees in Human Development, Classics & Greek Studies, Religious Studies, Elementary Education, and Management & Leadership.

Holy Cross offers Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and Master of Theology degrees.

Programs integrate Orthodox faith with academic rigor and service.

The campus features chapel, library, and residence halls.

The Brookline location provides access to Boston's cultural resources.

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Academics

Hellenic College Holy Cross offers Orthodox Christian education blending faith, scholarship, and service. Hellenic College undergraduates pursue bachelor's degrees in Human Development, Classics & Greek Studies, Religious Studies, Elementary Education, and Management & Leadership. Holy Cross graduate programs include Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and Master of Theology. Classes emphasize spiritual formation, biblical languages, and pastoral skills. Small classes and faculty mentorship support growth. The institution's Orthodox identity shapes curriculum and community life.

Admission

Admission to Hellenic College Holy Cross is open with rolling applications. Review considers academic record, recommendations, personal statement, and Orthodox commitment. Flexible entry supports ministry calling.

Career Outcomes

Graduates serve in Orthodox ministry, education, counseling, and community leadership, benefiting from theological training and practical preparation. Career services support ordination and placement. Many alumni become priests, educators, or administrators in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Graduates often advance in church or nonprofit roles, empowered by the institution's spiritual focus and networks.

Campus

Hellenic College Holy Cross's Brookline campus features chapel, library, classrooms, and residence halls amid wooded grounds. Facilities support spiritual life with daily services and community spaces. Dining and wellness resources enhance residential experience. Easy transit connects to Boston. The peaceful setting fosters reflection while providing access to urban opportunities.

Student Life

The campus fosters Orthodox community with daily chapel, liturgical participation, and spiritual formation events. Students engage in service, cultural celebrations, and ministry projects. Residential life builds connections through dorm activities. Wellness resources support balance amid studies. The diverse Orthodox population enriches fellowship. Boston proximity offers cultural enrichment while the campus provides focused spiritual environment.

Graduate Schools

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