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Welcome to the School of Arts and Sciences, the largest school in the University. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in 20 departments and programs in disciplines that range from arts and humanities to social sciences, mathematics, education, library and information science, and natural sciences. The School of Arts and Sciences has more than 170 faculty members and more than 1500 undergraduate and 600 graduate students.

The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition. The Greek Orthodox Church in America considers that it sanctifies the faithful through divine worship, especially the Holy Eucharist and other sacraments, building the spiritual and ethical life of the faithful in accordance with the Holy Scriptures, Sacred Tradition, the doctrines and canons of the Ecumenical and local Councils, the canons of the Holy Apostles and the Fathers of the Church and of all other Councils recognized by the Orthodox Church. The Archdiocese states that it serves as a beacon, carrier, and witness of the message of Christ to all persons who live in the United States of America, through divine worship, preaching, teaching, and living of the Orthodox Christian faith.[2]

Pinecrest Academy is a private, Pre-K through 12, college preparatory Catholic school, located in North Atlanta, GA. We provide an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering Christ-centered personalized attention to students. Pinecrest implements the philosophy of Integral Formation®, developing the human, intellectual, spiritual, and apostolic dimensions of the whole child. Pinecrest is a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, the only PreK-12 school in the State of Georgia to receive the 2014 award. We are a Cardinal Newman Society Catholic School of Excellence. We maintain a one hundred percent high school graduation rate. Our Lower School consists of class sizes of 20 or less, allowing for more teacher-child interaction. Middle and High School students dedicate at least 10 hours per year to service projects, as part of our mission to form Christian leaders who will transform society. Pinecrest is located in Cumming, GA, serving Forsyth County, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Suwanee, Duluth, Milton and other North Atlanta areas. To learn more, visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477.