Board of Directors

Ms. Rana Baladi, MBA
Dr. John Barnet, Ph.D.
Rev. Fr. Marc Boulos, M.Div.
Rev. Dr. Sergius Halvorsen, Ph.D.
Very Rev. Fr. Timothy Lowe, M.Div.
Dr. Nicolae Roddy, Ph.D.

The work of OCABS includes:

• Promoting the awareness of the centrality of the Gospel in the Christian life.

• Providing resources for those who teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the parish level.

• Conducting seminars in the area of advanced biblical studies.

• Developing a foundation to provide material support for those pursuing advanced degrees and for special research and publishing projects.

As Fr. John Breck points out in his book, Scripture in Tradition, historically, the Orthodox tradition has possessed a wealth of biblical resources in the form of biblical homilies. Yet where is one to find such resources today? Our early church fathers, who dedicated their whole lives to the study, teaching, and preaching of Scripture, would be scandalized by the contemporary lack of interest in Biblical Studies!

The Orthodox Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies was established to educate, inspire and challenge the faithful to recognize the centrality of sound biblical interpretation for life in Christ. The last 50 years have seen a wonderful renewal in the areas of liturgy, music, iconography, patristics, and monasticism. OCABS is part of a growing community of faithful in the Orthodox Church who are embracing the same renewal in the development of serious Scriptural studies and preaching. 

The Orthodox Center For The Advancement of Biblical Studies (OCABS) is an IRS approved 501 C non-profit corporation established in the State of CT.