Bachelor's Degree (BSc), Institute of Philosophy and Socio-Political Sciences
47.03.03 Religious studies
Program length: 4 years (Full-time mode)
Language of study: Russian
Place of study: Rostov-on-Don
Purpose of this educational program
The program is made for students who are interested in the scientific and philosophical study of religion.
The program is aimed at training specialists in the field of scientific research of religions, expert activities on the analysis of the religious situation, religious aspects of culture, specific religious organizations and movements.
The program provides knowledge within the following disciplines: Latin language and fundamentals of Ancient Roman culture, Ancient Greek language: a course to the origins of European culture, Church Slavonic language as a language of orthodox religious service, Theological disciplines, Specificity of religious communication, Religious freedom and inter-religious dialogue.
Core curriculum
Basis | Specialized subjects |
Economics and law History of Russia Theory and History of Global Culture Foreign language Philosophy History of Russian philosophy Modern Western Philosophy Health and Safety Sociology Methods of teaching the humanities Physical training and sports Social philosophy Psychology | History of religions Introduction to the course Religious anthropology History of religions of Russia Religion and science Phenomenology of religion Philosophy of religion Religion and law Anthropology of religion Sociology of religion Recent religious movements Slavic paganism and neo-paganism Religious expertise Psychology of religions |
Advantages of this study program:
- Extensive humanitarian and fundamental philosophical training allows graduates to work in all fields of activity related to religious organizations, as well as to continue studies in such master's degree programs as Philosophy, Theology, and Sociology.
- Academic trainings take place at: Institute of Philosophy and Socio-Political Sciences, Rostov-on-Don Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Prospects. Career & Employment
Graduates of the program will be able to work in:
- Institutions of secondary and higher education
- Administrations of municipalities and subjects of the Federation
- Mass media
- Religious organizations