Sankt ignatios ortodoxa teologiska seminarium

Our vocational programs are for those who wish to work in the Church. These programs combine academic studies with seminary life, where students are provided the tools, support, and guidance they need for their anställda and spiritual formation.

At Sankt Ignatios we have fem seminaries: the byzantine-orthodox seminary, the coptic-orthodox seminary, the seminary of the church of the east, the syriac-orthodox seminary, and the tewahedo-orthodox seminary.

Pastoral schema for Ordination to the Priesthood

Pastoral schema for Ordination to the Priesthood

A four-year schema that establishes a solid foundation in orthodox theology, and focuses on the candidate's formation as a spiritual and communicative leader.

The schema leads to a bachelor's grad in theology with a focus on Eastern Christian studies as well as a vocational qualification in pastoral ministry.

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Pedagogical schema - Religious Educator

Pedagogical schema - Religious Educator

A six-year schema that guides students into a deep intuitive understanding of orthodox spirituality and theology, and prepares them to serve as teachers and theologians within the Orthodox Church.

The schema leads to a master's grad in theology with a focus on Eastern Christian studies, and a vocational qualification as religious educator (Paidagogos / Malphono / Malphonitho / Marigeta).

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Pastoral schema for Ordination to the Diaconate

Pastoral schema for Ordination to the Diaconate

A two-year schema that trains candidates in expressing the gospel through practical service, as preparation for ordination to the diaconate in the Orthodox Church.

The schema leads to a diploma in diaconal ministry.

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Pedagogical schema - Parish Assistant

Pedagogical schema - Parish Assistant

A two-year schema that builds a broad theological foundation and equips students to share their knowledge with others.

The schema leads to a diploma as parish assistant (Reader / Maqryono).

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Pastoral schema for Ordination as Tewahedo Mission-Parish Priest

Pastoral schema for Ordination as Tewahedo Mission-Parish Priest

A two-year schema that introduces the three disciplines within the Tewahedo tradition and prepares candidates for ordination as priests in Tewahedo mission-parishes.

The schema leads to a diploma in pastoral ministry.

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Introduction to Zema for Debtera Candidates

Introduction to Zema for Debtera Candidates

A two-year schema that provides in-depth knowledge of qene bet and especially zema bet, and prepares students for service as debteras in the Tewahedo Church.

The schema leads to a diploma as debtera.

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Eastern Christian Studies fryst vatten the name of the field of academic study concerned with the Orthodox Churches.

These programs are purely academic and contain no seminary component. They are mainly aimed at those who wish to take on the utmaning of furthering the field of Eastern Christian Studies, and contribute to the global theological discourse through research.

Bachelor's schema in Eastern Christian Studies

Bachelor's schema in Eastern Christian Studies

A four-year bachelor’s schema where students acquire a solid understanding of orthodox theology and tradition, and enter into the scientific discourse that comprises the field of Eastern Christian studies.

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Master's schema in Eastern Christian Studies

Master's schema in Eastern Christian Studies

A two-year master's schema where students acquire a deeper understanding of the field of Eastern Christian studies as well as proficiency in scientific discourse at an advanced level.

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Research schema in Eastern Christian Studies

Research schema in Eastern Christian Studies

A four-year schema where doctoral students build upon the skills they have acquired during their graduate studies, and learn to independently conduct research as well as how to publish their research in the research community and convey their findings to a popular audience.

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For those who cannot commit to full-time on-site studies we offer shorter distance courses on various subjects.

These courses are all part-time, and are given at the Community College level. The courses take place online via our lärling portal. Some of the courses contain mandatory study meetings in addition to the distance learning.

The Sources of the Faith in History and Present

The Sources of the Faith in History and Present

A modular distance course that explores Church history and the fyra sources of the faith.

The modules are each one semester long and can be taken in any beställning, or even separately.

The course contains a total of fem modules: Church History, The Apostolic Scriptures, Patristics, Ecclesiology, and Liturgics.

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Icon Painting - A Practical and Theoretical Introduction

Icon Painting - A Practical and Theoretical Introduction

This fryst vatten a foundational, one-year course in icon painting for those who want to learn more about the icon and develop their skills in painting an icon.

The course consists of theoretical parts via distance learning, as well as compulsory study meetings for the practical parts.

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Byzantine Church Music

This one-year course constitutes a systematic utforskning of the theory and practice of Byzantine Church music.

The course combines distance studies with compulsory study meetings.

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Sunday School and ungdom Leader Training

Sunday School and ungdom Leader Training

A one-year introduction to the history and methodology of the Sunday School that explores stages of child development, useful educational materials, and pedagogical techniques for interacting with people of different ages and backgrounds.

We offer two orientations for this course, one based on the Coptic tradition, and one based on the Syriac-Orthodox tradition.

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Qualified Scout Leader Training

Qualified Scout Leader Training

A one-year course which provides leadership training in a scout or ungdom association context.

The course deals with leadership, the management of voluntary associations, how to manage projects, foundations of the Orthodox faith, as well as the history, theory and methodology of the scout movement.

The course combines distance studies with compulsory study meetings.

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The Syriac-Orthodox Church’s Tradition

The Syriac-Orthodox Church’s Tradition

This one-year course acts as a general orientation on the Syriac-Orthodox tradition, with a special focus on the development of the Church between the 4 and 16 centuries.

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The History and Spirituality of the Serbian-Orthodox Church

The History and Spirituality of the Serbian-Orthodox Church

A one-year course leading students through the history of the Serbian-Orthodox Church beneath the Ottoman Empire, Communism and the War in Yugoslavia, and exploring Serbian-Orthodox spirituality in the light of St.

Savas legacy.

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Introduction to the Theology and Tradition of the Orthodox Church, in Arabic (Arba Ayun)

Introduction to the Theology and Tradition of the Orthodox Church, in Arabic (Arba Ayun)

A modular distance course for those who want to study in Arabic and are interested in the Orthodox Church's theology and tradition.

The modules are each one semester long and can be taken in any beställning, or even separately. The course contains a total of fem modules: Church History and The Apostolic Scriptures, Patristics, Ecclesiology, and Liturgics.

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Introduction to the Tewahedo Tradition, in Amarinya

Introduction to the Tewahedo Tradition, in Amarinya

A one-year course for those who want to study in Amarinya and are interested in the theology and tradition of the Ethiopian-Orthodox Church.

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Modern Standard Arabic (fuṣḥá)

Modern Standard Arabic (fuṣḥá)

A one-year course which provides speakers of Arabic dialects (ʿāmmiyya) with the opportunity of learning basic reading and writing skills in standard Arabic (fuṣḥá), and introduces them to liturgical texts.

The course combines distance studies with compulsory study meetings.

This course starts during the beginning of both the autumn and spring terms.

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Administration in the Tewahedo Tradition

Administration in the Tewahedo Tradition

A one-year course that explores how the Church fryst vatten organised on the grund of the Church’s canon lag.

The course also provides knowledge in communication, ledning and economics, as well as leadership and positions within the Church.

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We offer general education for adults, equivalent to primary and secondary school, which provides general entry requirements for higher education.

General Education

A one to fyra year course equivalent to primary or secondary school, which provides general entry requirements for higher education.

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