St. Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute
| Institut de théologie orthodoxe Saint-Serge | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1925 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Orthodox |
| Rector | Archbishop Gabriel (de Vylder) of Komana |
| Dean | Archpriest Nicolas Cernokrak |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Campus | 93, rue de Crimée 75019 Paris, France |
| Affiliations | Institut supérieur d'études œcuméniques |
| Website | http://www.saint-serge.net |
The Institut de théologie orthodoxe Saint-Serge in Paris, France, or St. Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute is a private school of higher education in Orthodox theology, founded in 1925, in conformity with French legislation and the norms of European university education, accredited by the Académie de Paris. The mission of the St. Sergius Institute is to form educated priests and laypeople, intending to serve actively the Orthodox Church and representing it in the ecumenical dialogue, as well as in the religious and cultural life of their own country.
It is under the canonical jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Exarchate in Western Europe, under the omophorion of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
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[edit] Education
The St. Sergius Institute:
- Offers a complete program of licentiate, masters and doctoral degrees;
- Serves as a centre of theological education by correspondence[1];
- Is a centre of pastoral training;
- Provides teaching in the sacred arts, iconography and liturgical singing;
- Serves as a laboratory for research in religious history and science;
- Contains a library of more than 35,000 books and rare journals[2];
- Is a place of meeting and colloquia, including the annual "Liturgical Week" sessions.
Teaching is in the French language. There is a charge for following courses and scholarships are available.
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[edit] External links
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- l'Institut de Théologie Orthodoxe Saint-Serge, Official website (in French)
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