Theology

Continuously developing under constantly changing historical and cultural conditions theology has turned into a science with its sources, methods, and research traditions over time. Theology is a system of knowledge, a whole branch of the humanities (one can say an extended profession), which covers a wide area of study: history of doctrine, church law, inter-church relations, bibliography, introduction and interpretation of the Bible, canonical studies, manuscripts, religious art and archeology, patristic literature, biomedical ethics, etc.

Theology is also directly related to the creation of modern statehood, because today the development of states, which is based not only on science but also on religion and religious relations, is seen under the conditions of the multipolar system of the modern world. The challenges that the modern world puts in front of humanity, have forced us to pay special attention to the history of civilizations, which is directly related to faith. Historical events testify to the importance of the spiritual well-being of the world.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the Faculty of Theology, the applicant should pass two competitive exams in "Armenian History" and "Armenian Language" or "Foreign Language".

The aim of the program

After receiving higher professional education, students acquire fundamental knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform scientific research in "Theology".

The duration of the educational program is 4 years. Students receive both general, professional, and narrow professional knowledge.

Within the framework of the program, students acquire the skills to combine the theoretical, historical, and applied heritage of theology, as well as to analyze the current state of theological thought.

Advantages

The "Theology" educational program of the Faculty of Theology is the only educational program among the higher educational institutions operating in the republic. The program consists of general, professional compulsory, and optional courses. The content of professional compulsory and optional courses refers to the introduction of the Old and New Testaments, interpretation schools of the books of the Bible, the bibliographic heritage of the church fathers, the problems, methods, directions, and their application, the introduction and application of the celebration system and theological analysis, as well as doctrinal theology, moral theology, the relationship between Western and Armenian churches in the era of ecumenism.

Career opportunities

Students of the Faculty of Theology can work in schools and higher education institutions, research institutes, and church institutions.

Graduates of the program have the opportunity to continue their studies at the Master's degree of YSU Faculty of Theology, and other higher professional institutions implementing educational programs in related specialties.