UoB - Faculty of Theology
AIMS OF THE FACULTY
Monastic "askysis" (exercise and training) is the spiritual path that determines the context in which students grow, whether they prepare themselves for a monastic life or pastoral duties. For this reason, they practice community prayers and seek the guidance of spiritual fathers. The Faculty is a center for teaching and theological research. It is committed to rediscover and revive the Eastern Christian heritage, and that of Antioch in particular.
The Faculty is aware of the centrality of knowing the Eastern Christian heritage in Greek, Syriac and Arabic. In its historical studies, the Faculty is particularly interested in Near East civilizations and their connection with the Antiochian legacy, in view if their relevance to the understanding of the early foundations of Christianity. The Faculty also focuses on the study of Islam in all its aspects.
The Faculty looks after the Department of Clerical Training and relates it to theological studies and research. However, it is focused on a thorough liturgical life and is attentive to ministry in the modern world. The Faculty organizes pastoral sessions within the premises of the monastery or in the various dioceses at the request of their bishops.