St. Basil Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture

Website Contact the organization

St. Basil Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture Orthodox Christian higher education just outside Philly. Accredited. 35 majors. Help us make it happen. 8 Features of the Institute's Undergraduate Program

1.

Part of an accredited university. As a part of Eastern University, the Institute's offerings will be fully accredited. In addition to coursework within the Institute, students will be able to take full advantage of all the university offers: 35 majors, 34 minors, 12 education certifications, and 7 pre-professional programs, leading to BA, BS, BSN, or BSW degrees. Academically gifted students may also apply for admission to the Templeton Honors College, a nationally known Great Books program.

2. Minor in Orthodox Thought and Culture. An interdisciplinary, integrated curriculum focused on the Great Books of the Church Fathers, as well as other noteworthy but rarely studied Orthodox theologians, philosophers, novelists, poets, statesmen, cultural figures, musicians, iconographers, and artists. All periods, ancient to modern, with a Pan-Orthodox scope.

3. Orthodox professors teaching Orthodox topics. All courses within the Institute will be taught by qualified and faithful Orthodox Christian professors, dedicated to the formation of the whole person. Personalized attention and mentorship will be a key feature of the Institute's pedagogical approach. Over time, the Institute's ambitious goal is to create endowed chairs in five of the major areas of the curriculum: Orthodox Theology, Arabic Christianity and Culture, Russian Literature, Byzantine History and Art, and Ancient Greek and Latin Language and Literature. Chairs in other areas of the curriculum are also possible, depending on donor interest.

4. Liturgical life. A rich liturgical cycle will be available, as well as regular interaction with Orthodox clergy, monastics, and visiting speakers. On Sundays, rides will be available to local Orthodox parishes.

5. Hierarchical oversight. The Institute is in the process of forming a Pan-Orthodox advisory board, including hierarchs, clergy, and laity.

6. Excellent location near Philadelphia. Within 100 miles of campus there are 286 Orthodox parishes. Charming downtown Wayne and the King of Prussia shopping district are a few minute's drive. Students can walk to the local train stop and be in Center City Philadelphia in 25 minutes, thereby taking advantage of cultural opportunities as well as potential internships.

7. Campus life and extracurricular opportunities. EU's scenic 114-acre main campus is on a former estate in the historic "mainline" district of suburban Philadelphia. Close-knit communities in dorms (separate for men and women), NCAA Division III sports, intramurals, and numerous student clubs are available.

8. Study abroad. Exchange and study abroad programs already exist, including at Oxford University and the University of St. Andrews. The Institute hopes to develop unique study abroad options and travel courses in Orthodox lands.

Only open for ONE month! Check comments for Kickstarter link!
10/05/2026

Only open for ONE month! Check comments for Kickstarter link!

The Kickstarter campaign for our NEW book will launch in 3 DAYS! See comments below for more details.
10/03/2026

The Kickstarter campaign for our NEW book will launch in 3 DAYS! See comments below for more details.

10/01/2026
"Today the Virgin stands in the midst of the Church, and with choirs of saints she invisibly prays to God for us. Angels...
10/01/2026

"Today the Virgin stands in the midst of the Church, and with choirs of saints she invisibly prays to God for us. Angels with bishops worship, apostles and prophets rejoice together, since for our sake she prays to the pre-eternal God." - Kontakion for the Feast of the Holy Protection of the Theotokos

09/30/2026

Check out our latest project: The Hidden Hosannah. A picture book that teaches children about the mystical presence of the angels and saints in the Divine Liturgy. Written by Laura E. Wolfe and illustrated by Barbara Joy Kavchok. Check out our latest post to see the link to the Kickstarter pre-launch page!

Coming soon! A new Orthodox Christian picture book that teaches children about the mystical presence of the saints and a...
09/30/2026

Coming soon! A new Orthodox Christian picture book that teaches children about the mystical presence of the saints and angels in the Liturgy. Check out our Kickstarter pre-launch page! Link in comments!

“It is beyond argument that a man who has never been instructed in philosophy or in any branch of learning is a creature...
09/22/2026

“It is beyond argument that a man who has never been instructed in philosophy or in any branch of learning is a creature quite inferior to brute animals. Animals only follow their natural instincts; but man, unless he has experienced the influence of learning and philosophy, is at the mercy of impulses that are worse than those of a wild beast. There is no beast more savage and dangerous than a human being who is swept along by the passions of ambition, greed, anger, envy, extravagance, and sensuality. Therefore a father who does not arrange for his son to receive the best education at the earliest age is neither a man himself nor has any fellowship with human nature.” - The Erasmus Reader, p. 73

“The Cross is exalted, and everything true is gathered together, the Cross is exalted, and the city makes solemn, and th...
09/14/2026

“The Cross is exalted, and everything true is gathered together, the Cross is exalted, and the city makes solemn, and the people celebrate the feast.” - St. Andrew of Crete

Just one week away! Register now using (updated) link or QR code.
09/05/2026

Just one week away! Register now using (updated) link or QR code.

Address

1300 Eagle Road
Radnor, PA
19087

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when St. Basil Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to St. Basil Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture:

Shortcuts

Share

Category