“M.A. ΟRTHODOX THEOLOGY” PROGRAMME OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Overview
The “M.A. Theology” is an intensive two-year programme of postgraduate studies administered by the Department of Theology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens which aims at (a) seeding the next generation of experts in theology and religious studies; (b) inspiring scholarship and research of the highest calibre through interdisciplinarity and internationalization; (c) training high qualified executives and professionals for service in the Church, Education, Social Welfare and Civilization; and (d) nurturing the spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation
between theological schools at domestic as well as international level towards the promotion of a productive inter-Orthodox, inter-Christian, interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
Extended information about postgraduate studies at the Department of Theology is available on the Department’s official website www.theol.uoa.gr.
The programme offers four (4) distinctive postgraduate pathways; within each pathway several specializations are included.
PATHWAY 1: BIBLICAL STUDIES
Specializations: (a) Old Testament, (b) New Testament, (c) History of the New
Testament Era and Jewish Literature, (d) Biblical Archaeology.
PATHWAY 2: HISTORICAL STUDIES
Specializations: (a) Church History, (b) Church History of Greece, (c) Christian and
Byzantine Archaeology and Art, (d) Canon Law, (e) Liturgics, (f) History of Religions
– Religious Studies.
PATHWAY 3: PATRISTICS, HISTORY OF DOCTRINES AND SYMBOLICS
Specializations: (a) Patristics, (b) Ecclesiastical Literature from the 9th century and
onwards, (c) History of Doctrines, (d) Symbolics, (e) Ecumenical Studies (History and
Theology).
PATHWAY 4: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Specializations: (a) Dogmatics, (b) Ethics, (c) Philosophy and Religion, (d) Pastoral
Theology and the Sciences of Man, (e) Education Sciences and Religious Education.
Successful completion of the programme leads to the “M.A. Theology” master’s degree. Adherents of other Christian denominations and/or religions will also receive a special
title of qualification.
⇒ Joint M.A. Program "IDENTITY, EDUCATION AND COMPETENCES FOR DEMOCRATIC CULTURE
(Department of Theology, Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Philology and the European Wergeland Centre)