SOCHA

Full Name: 
Society for Orthodox Christian History in the Americas
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SOCHA

The Society for Orthodox Christian History in the Americas (SOCHA) exists to promote the study of the history of the Orthodox Christian Church in the New World; to collect source materials and make them available to researchers and scholars; to disseminate historical information to the public; and to encourage networking among those engaged in the study of American Orthodox history. SOCHA is particularly dedicated to this study based on the examination of primary sources with integrity and clarity.

Pilgrims and Pioneers: The Growth of Orthodox Christianity in 20th Century America

Academic Conference
Event Date: 
Friday, 30 September 2011 to Saturday, 1 October 2011

This symposium will examine some of the people and movements that contributed to the growth of Orthodox Christianity in 20th century America. We will pay special attention to the role of missionaries, immigration and conversion, the emergence of Orthodox theological scholarship in English, and Orthodox engagement in American civic and political life.

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Submitted by OTSA on Sun, 2011-05-22 02:03