Seminary Announces the Launch of its New Microsite, St. Nersess Online

Armonk, NY - The initial offering of the site online.stnersess.edu includes the new St. Nersess Preaching Program. It has been designed to enrich and deepen the experience of preaching preparation and delivery for clergy of the Eastern and Western Dioceses of the Armenian Church in America.

Over the next four years, modern preaching tools paired with traditional Armenian homiletic methods will be added to the website. Clergy will also have the option to experience a preaching module in person by attending workshops and seminars in either the Eastern or Western Dioceses. This opportunity will be available until 2028 when all modules will be completed, and the program will be fully online.

Also available on the microsite is a new platform called Karoz — a growing online treasury of homilies selected from among the writings of our classical and medieval Armenian fathers. Many of these are appearing here for the first time since they were originally written. All are in English translation, with the option to access the sermons in classical Armenian. The inaugural offering includes five homilies for the Lenten season, and new seasonal homilies will be added regularly.

Clergy of the Eastern and Western Dioceses will be able to register at no cost with a special code they will receive to access the preaching modules and Karoz collection (a $500 program). They can choose one of two pathways: to complete optional assignments and commence a full, non-degree preaching certification process, or to follow the program in a more informal manner, without the goal of certification.

St. Nersess Armenian Seminary has long dreamed of extending its reach beyond our campus. Funded by the Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Grant, St. Nersess Online offers learning opportunities to a wider audience, on more topics and in more formats than the seminary can possibly create in person. All clergy are warmly invited to make use of the St. Nersess Online resources for spiritual nourishment and life-long learning.

Questions can be directed to Arpi Nakashian, Chief Program Officer, for more information.