Key Features

• Emphasis on research in theological spiritual and cultural traditions of Oriental
Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant Churches,
• Establishing connections with monasteries, academies and spiritual centers
• Possible exchange and visits of professors, monks, spiritual leaders, iconographers in
Orthodox churches in collaboration with our monasteries and theological Seminaries.
• Contacts and Encounters with secular artists, poets, writers and media persons to
engage them matters of common interest and ethical demands of a new order of
society.
• Publishing bulletins and books as well as encouraging potential writers and artists to
produce substantial books, video documentaries and iconography.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll:
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of a broad range of theological perspectives
in comparative perspective and the contribution of world religions and interfaith dialogue
to the contemporary search for meaning and values, justice and peace;
• Display a critical awareness of current scholarship in specific areas of comparative
theology, and of key issues in ecumenism and interreligious dialogue;
• Know how to analyse and critique historical and contemporary theological and religious
texts, with particular emphasis on primary sources;
• Be able to undertake theological research, present written research and engage in
theological dialogue in a variety of contexts in the University, in church and faith
communities, and in society.