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Moscow Theological Academy of the Russian Orthodox Church, MDA ROC

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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Moscow Theological Academy of the Russian Orthodox Church, MDA ROC

Program name
date
Age
Fees
Dates
All year round
17+
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There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year

Bachelor

  • Age - from 17 years,
  • The term of study is from 4 years.

Specialty:

  • "Theology",
  • "Training of ministers and religious personnel of religious organizations."
Dates
All year round
21+
Check with our specialists
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year

Master

  • Age - from 21 years,
  • The term of study is 2 years.

Specialty:

  • "Theology",
  • "Training of ministers and religious personnel of religious organizations."

Description of Moscow Theological Academy of the Russian Orthodox Church, MDA ROC

  • Location: Sergiev Posad, Russia,
  • Age of students: from 17 years,
  • Type of training: mixed,
  • Language of instruction: Russian.

The Moscow Theological Academy of the Russian Orthodox Church is a higher educational institution where future clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church are trained. The Academy has developed its own educational program based on training modules devoted to the study of the Holy Scriptures and Holy Tradition. Thanks to this system, the students of the Academy are deeply aware of Christian teaching and can answer the main questions of life.

Educational process

The implementation of the educational program at the MDA ROC provides for the following formats: lectures, practical and seminar classes, extracurricular activities. Regular services, morning and evening prayers are built into the curriculum of pupils.

Faculties and colleges

The structure of the MDA ROC includes:

  • Faculty of Icon Painting and Ecclesiastical Art,
  • Faculty of Church Singing Art,
  • Department of Theology,
  • Department of Church and Practical Disciplines,
  • Department of History and Theory of Church Art,
  • Department of Biblical Studies,
  • Department of Ecclesiastical History,
  • Department of Philology.

Scientific achievements

The Moscow Theological Academy has its own publishing house, and the following are published on a regular basis:

  • Monographs
  • Collections of articles and essays,
  • Tutorials
  • Journal "Theological Bulletin",
  • Journal "Church Historian", etc.

Accommodation, meals, prices

Pupils of the MDA ROC live in the dormitory of the university for the duration of their studies. The total number of seats is 632. Comfortable conditions for living and studying have been created for pupils, and no fee is charged.

Meals are organized in the dining room of the Academy.

Activities Moscow Theological Academy of the Russian Orthodox Church, MDA ROC

Particular attention is paid to the spiritual and cultural development of pupils: students regularly visit theaters, conservatories, museums and other cultural institutions.

Facilities and equipment at Moscow Theological Academy of the Russian Orthodox Church, MDA ROC

The MDA ROC is located on the territory of the Holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad. The auditoriums of the Academy are equipped with modern computers and multimedia projectors. Practical classes are held in temples located on the territory of the Lavra.

Other MDA objects:

  • Library
  • Gym with exercise equipment,
  • Outdoor sports ground.

A hospital building is separately equipped.

Admission dates and extra charges

At the MDA ROC, the academic year begins in the first half of September and is divided into two semesters: autumn and spring. Classes are held according to the schedule of a six-day working week. Every day (except Sundays) pupils attend classes, and then obedience. The beginning of classes is in accordance with the schedule of study groups. 

At the end of each semester, an examination session is held. Students are provided with vacation weekends: winter (January) and summer (July-August).

Additional expenses:

  • Transport
  • Leisure and recreation.

Enrolment process

Acceptance of documents for full-time education at the MDA begins on June 19 of the current year, ending on July 10. Dates of additional entrance examinations: from July 11 to July 15 of the current year.

List of documents for admission to the Academy:

  • Identity card, citizenship (passport),
  • Autobiography
  • SNILS,
  • Document on education (certificate or diploma),
  • Color photographs on matte paper (9×12 — 1 pc., 3×4 — 2 pcs.)
  • Medical certificate 0-86U,
  • Baptismal Certificate,
  • Confirmation of individual achievements, the results of which are taken into account when admitting.

The necessary package of documents is provided to the Academy:

  • By mail,
  • In person to the admissions office,
  • Through EPGU.

Enrolment statistics

Today, more than 400 people study at the Moscow Theological Academy. There are 70 state-funded places. The most popular area of study is "Theology".

Scholarships Moscow Theological Academy of the Russian Orthodox Church, MDA ROC

Types of scholarships at the Academy:

  • State Academic,
  • state social.

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Residence permits, citizenship and other services

  • Guardianship services during the studies
  • Student supervision

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Language courses, schools and children's language camps Primary and secondary education - private schools Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs)
- there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program,
- some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school)
- some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program,
- for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively

- recommended submission one year before the start of the program,
- the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities
- for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required
- for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program
- MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.

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