Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Pittsburgh, PA
3605 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214-2229
412-321-8383

The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a seminary of the Byzantine Catholic Church, located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Crafton. The seminary is under the jurisdiction of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and is one of two Byzantine Catholic seminaries in the United States. The seminary was founded in 1938 and is named after the two patron saints of the Byzantine Catholic Church, Saints Cyril and Methodius. The seminary offers a four-year program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Sacred Theology. The seminary also offers a three-year Master of Divinity program, as well as a two-year Master of Arts program in Theology. In addition, the seminary offers a one-year program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies.

The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and is a member of the North American Conference of Byzantine Catholic Bishops. The seminary is also a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.

The current rector of the seminary is Rev. Dr. John M. Kudrick, who was appointed in 2013. The seminary has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 47

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.bcs.edu/

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