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St. Philaret's Institute, SFI
Programs and prices, tuition fees in St. Philaret's Institute, SFI
Bachelor
- Age - from 17 years,
- The term of study is from 4 years.
Specialty – "Theology".
Master
- Age - from 21 years,
- The term of study is 2 years.
Specialty:
- "Theology",
- "History".
Description of St. Philaret's Institute, SFI
- Location: Moscow, Russia,
- Age of students: from 17 years,
- Type: mixed,
- Language of instruction: Russian.
St. Philaret's Institute is a secular institution of higher education. The educational process at the Institute is designed for the adult category of citizens with specialties and working. SFI positions itself as a higher education institution that helps people rethink their place in the world and find their true calling.
Educational process
The implementation of the educational program in SFI provides for the following forms of activity: lectures, practical and seminar classes, extracurricular activities.
Faculties and colleges
The SFI consists of:
- Theological College,
- Faculty of Religious Studies,
- Faculty of Theology,
- Faculty of History.
Scientific achievements
Teachers, alumni and students of SFI take an active part in church and public forums and conferences:
- All-Church Congress of Diocesan Missionaries of the Russian Orthodox Church,
- Christmas educational readings of the International Theological Conference of the Synodal Biblical and Theological Commission of the Russian Orthodox Church and other conferences of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Things to know about
SFI has been an accredited university of the Russian Orthodox Church since December 6, 2022.
SFI has its own publishing house, which publishes:
- Scientific journal "Vestnik SFI",
- Catechisms,
- Journal "Orthodox Community", etc.
Accommodation, meals, prices
On the territory of SFI there is a canteen where students and teachers can have lunch and relax.
Activities St. Philaret's Institute, SFI
Facilities and equipment at St. Philaret's Institute, SFI
The SFI building is located in the Basmanny district of Moscow. The classrooms are equipped with modern technology: laptops, audio systems, interactive whiteboards and projectors.
In the classrooms for practical classes there are icons, liturgical books, etc.
There is a library, a gym.
Admission dates and extra charges
At SFI, the academic year is divided into two semesters: autumn and spring. At the end of each, an examination session is held. Students are provided with weekend holidays: winter (January) and summer (July-August).
Additional expenses:
- Residence
- Nutrition
- Transport
- Leisure and recreation.
Enrolment process
Acceptance of documents for full-time education in SFI begins on June 1 of the current year. At the same time, an applicant can apply for 5 areas of study. Deadlines for accepting documents for state-funded places:
- Until June 23 - for persons entering based on the results of entrance examinations conducted by the University independently;
- Until June 23 - for persons applying for the results of the exam.
The deadline for accepting documents is June 23.
List of documents for admission to SFI:
- Consent to the processing of personal data,
- Application for consent to enrolment,
- Receipt of acquaintance with information and documents,
- Identity card, citizenship (passport),
- SNILS,
- Document on education (certificate or diploma),
- Photos, 2 pcs. (size 3x4),
- Confirmation of individual achievements, the results of which are taken into account when admitting.
The necessary package of documents is provided in SFI in person to the admissions committee.
Enrolment statistics
About 500 people study at SFI every year. The most popular direction is "Theology".
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Basic requirements for applicants at St. Philaret's Institute:
- Level of education (secondary general or secondary vocational),
- Successful completion of the exam or entrance examinations.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about St. Philaret's Institute, SFI
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