The Very Rev. Dr Sergius Halvorsen

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The Very Rev. Dr Sergius Halvorsen

Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Rhetoric

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The Very Rev. Sergius Halvorsen (M.Div. ‘96; Ph.D., Drew University, 2002) is Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Rhetoric at St Vladimir's Seminary and serves as director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. In addition to teaching homiletics and rhetoric, he also teaches courses in Christian education and the sacred art of narrative. Fr Sergius is a priest of the Orthodox Church in America, he is attached to Holy Transfiguration Church in New Haven, CT, and has contributed to a number of "Archangel Voices" recordings. He currently lives in New Haven, CT, and serves part-time as a chaplain at Yale New Haven Hospital. He loves gardening, hiking, biking, and reading biographies and fiction.

Educational Background

  • B.A. Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1992
  • M.Div., St Vladimir's Seminary, 1996
  • Ph.D., Drew University, 2002

Teaching Interests

Homiletics, Rhetoric, Apologetics, Faith and Science, Christian Education, Distance Learning

Current Projects and Research Interests

Iconic Biblical Preaching is a book for preachers who deliver homilies within the sacred rhetorical context of the Eucharistic liturgy. Grounded in the Bible and the church fathers, this practical guide shows you how to: teach the transformative message that God is speaking to you and your community today; delight your hearers with the Word of God using rich and compelling imagery; persuade and be persuaded by Christ who calls all to salvation. In Iconic Biblical Preaching, both beginning preachers and seasoned experts will be rewarded with a robust and engaging approach to the ministry of the Word of God. Expected publication, Spring 2020.

Recent Courses Taught at SVOTS

Homiletics, Apologetics, Faith and Science, Christian Education