The Metropolitan Andrey Sheptysky Institute is hosting two public seminar-series led by Rev. Dr. Jack Custer focused on the Biblical Books of Genesis and Exodus. The dates for the first series are January 14, 21, 28, & February 4; for the second, the dates are March 4, 11, 18, & 25. Seminars will take place on Tuesday afternoons and will begin with a complementary lunch at Sheptytsky House (5 Elmsley Place) whereafter the seminar will begin at 13:30. Seminars will last anywhere from 90 to 120 minutes, depending on the sessions. These seminars will be focused on a close reading of selected texts as informed by both contemporary exegetical methods and the Patristic and Rabbinic Traditions with particular reference to the Byzantine liturgical tradition. No knowledge of original languages is required or prior reading is required.

The Sheptytsky Institute will host a Divine Liturgy offered prior to each session from 12:00-13:00 in St. Sophia Chapel, located in Elmsley Hall.

These amazing learning opportunities are free, although registration is required:

Register Here for the Genesis Seminar

Register Here for the Exodus Seminar 

Fr. Jack Custer – Master Class 1 (2)

Fr. Jack Custer – Master Class 2 (1)