--- title: Semester of Faith image: https://enrollment.hchc.edu/hubfs/Students%20on-campus/IMG_1723.jpg --- [![HCHC_Logo_Full_2012](https://enrollment.hchc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/HCHC_Logo_Full_2012.png?width=386&height=100&name=HCHC_Logo_Full_2012.png "HCHC_Logo_Full_2012")](https://www.hchc.edu/) ![IMG_1723-2](https://enrollment.hchc.edu/hubfs/IMG_1723-2.jpeg "IMG_1723-2") # Semester of Faith What is Semester of Faith? The Hellenic College Semester of Faith invites students to study at Hellenic College for a semester with a full-tuition scholarship to deepen their Orthodox faith while they continue to earn credits toward their bachelor’s degrees. Semester of Faith students are encouraged to participate in the HCHC Orthodox Christian community on campus, which overlooks downtown Boston. > *“My Semester of Faith was an amazing experience! The semester that I spent at Hellenic College allowed me to form lifelong friendships with wonderful people who shared the same faith as myself. I was also able to explore all the classes I had always wanted to take, such as Philosophy, Introduction to Orthodoxy, and Byzantine Chant! It was also very spiritually formative to be able to attend Chapel every day and learn from great professors. Attending the Semester of Faith actually changed the course of my life! After taking a philosophy class at Hellenic College, I returned to my home university and switched my major to Philosophy. Now I am back at Hellenic College Holy Cross earning my master’s degree in Theological Studies!”* Semester of Faith Student HCHC ** # Semester of Faith FAQ Which Classes are Available to SOF Students? Semester of Faith students can select from a variety of classes, including Iconography, Byzantine Chant, Byzantine Art and Architecture, Literature of Vocation, World Religions, and Introduction to Orthodoxy. Offerings in Classics, Education, History, Literature, Management and Leadership, Philosophy, Psychology, and Theology are also available. Who advises the SOF students as they work to choose classes aligned with their specific interests? With assistance from the Advising and Mentoring Program and the Registrar, students are able to create schedules that reflect their specific interests. Assistance is also provided to ensure that, when possible, course credits earned within the Semester of Faith program can be applied to the graduation requirements of a student’s home institution. Following participation in the SOF, can students enroll at Hellenic College as full-time students? Yes! Students who come to Hellenic College for the Semester of Faith often choose to enroll as full-time students. How can students apply to the Semester of Faith program? A prospective student can apply to the Semester of Faith program. Click on **[this link to the application](https://enrollment.hchc.edu/hellenic_college_semester_of_faith?hsLang=en)**. You can also call or text **617-850-1345.** > *“My experience in the Semester of Faith program was nothing short of life-changing. From the moment I walked onto campus, I felt a sense of belonging. I received the academic support that I needed and I immediately felt cared for by the professors and Administration who really valued my learning and success at Hellenic College. I was also spiritually uplifted by the support of many priests and Spiritual Fathers on campus, daily Chapel services, and religious electives available to me as a non-Religious Studies major. I also have formed lifelong relationships and met some of my best friends here. The Semester of Faith is an amazing opportunity that every young Orthodox Christian should consider.”  * Semester of Faith Student HCHC ** ![students under tree](https://enrollment.hchc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/students%20under%20treedark.jpg?width=4032&name=students%20under%20treedark.jpg "students under tree") # Contact Us Today to Learn More About the Semester of Faith Program! **Let us know you are interested in knowing more about Hellenic and our Semester of Faith program.** **Learn more about how we can help you reach your goals! ** # For More Information: > *“The Semester of Faith program at Hellenic College has significantly impacted my life in many positive ways. It allowed me to learn and develop in a unique and profound way due to the wonderful community and environment that is present on campus. The program led me to many wonderful lifelong friendships, while also providing the opportunity to pursue my love for music through the Byzantine Chant program. I enjoyed the semester so much that I decided to stay and complete my degree in the Human Development program.”* Semester of Faith Student HCHC ** # About Us We are a Christian Liberal Arts College located just outside of Boston. Our mission is to educate and mentor our students within a practicing Orthodox Christian community rooted in Hellenic culture. Students can pursue majors or minors in the areas of business (and non-profit management and leadership), psychology, religious studies, classics, literature & history, or education. From the first day, our faculty and staff support the vocational exploration and spiritual development of each of its students. # Contact Us Dr. Bruce Beck *Enrollment Management* ** 617-850-1345 ** [bbeck@hchc.edu](mailto:bbeck@hchc.edu) ** 50 Goddard Avenue Brookline, MA 02445 Copyright 2026 | Designed with ** by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com) [**](https://enrollment.hchc.edu/sof#)