Student Guide 2020-21 by Departamenti i Theologjisë dhe Kulturës, Kolegji Universitar Logos

Editor of the guide:

Dr. Georgios Gaitanos, Lecturer

Language editors:

MSc. Theano Kostoli, Ass. Lecturer MSc. John Baba

ÂŠ Department of Theology & Culture Shen Vlash, 2020 e-mail: teolorthalb@yahoo.com

CONTENTS Greetings .............................................................................................................. 4 1. The University ................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Campus ................................................................................................................. 7 1.2 Accommodation - Student Life............................................................................. 8 2. The Department ................................................................................................... 10 2.1 Structure of the Department ............................................................................. 12 2.2 Research â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Educational Programs ...................................................................... 14 3. The Bachelor Program ......................................................................................18 3.1 On Student Admission Procedures .................................................................... 20 3.2 Rules & Academic Calendar ............................................................................... 25 3.3 The ECTS System ................................................................................................ 29 3.4 Curriculum .......................................................................................................... 31 3.5 Content of courses ............................................................................................. 35 3.6 Internship ........................................................................................................... 63 4. Programs and Services for the Students ............................................................65 5. Library .............................................................................................................69 Annex ..................................................................................................................74 I. Regulation for the thesis ....................................................................................... 74 II. Documents for Internship .................................................................................... 82 III. Document for thesis proposal ............................................................................. 89 IV. Models................................................................................................................. 91 V. E-mails of the academic staff ............................................................................... 94

Greetings Dear students, I would like to express my joy for entering the Department of Theology & Culture of College University Logos and welcome you all to higher education, which will be a new and challenging step in your life. You have been called to study the science of Theology and as complete personalities, imbued with the Christian tradition, to help the modern world free itself from excessive materialism while projecting the value of man, created "as an image and likeness" to his Creator himself, and to harmonize technical progress with moral advancement. The term theology is realized in the Orthodox Christian tradition by two meanings. The first is the human method of approaching God, which can be achieved because God is revealed to man according to the plan of the Divine Economy, while man has the powers to become communion of God by grace. It is an inner and deep spiritual process. The second notion of theology refers to the systematic recording and presentation of the truths of the Christian faith as they arise, through research and study of the sacred texts, the works of the Fathers of the Church, as well as all the sources, both written and not, history, faith and the life of the Church. This is an absolutely cognitive process. This aspect of theology is cultivated and scientifically taught in the Theological Schools of Universities. In general, theology is not approached autonomously but in connection with the culture produced by the Church in its long history as it is recorded in the monuments of its discourse and art. As a result, the Department of Theology & Culture of College University Logos, deciding continuous improvements of its curriculum according to the international academic standards, aims to contribute, through its educational and research work, to the knowledge of Orthodox Theology, the scientific study of religion and the promotion of Christian culture not only in Albania but globally. The study guide you hold in your hands is meant to inform you about the structure of our University, the organization of our Department and the division of our subjects. In addition, you will be informed about the undergraduate curriculum (bachelor program), the scientific activities of the Department, the services provided to the students, the rules and the necessary conditions for obtaining a degree, the 4

organization of the library and the life on the campus of the Holy Monastery of Saint Vlash. This guide works in addition to the information provided by the Department's Website https://theolkulogos.wordpress.com/. Through the Department's website and

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(https://soundcloud.com/theolkulogos) you receive timely and valid information for all announcements, actions and events, which compose the "mosaic" of the life of the Department and your own student daily life. At the same time, the platform for asynchronous education https://theolkulogos.neolms.eu/ is a point of reference for your studies at the Department, where specialized educational content, rich supervisory material and exercises for each course are posted, as well as the online Library http://www.lib-orthodoxalbania.org/ of our University, where you can refer to and find rich bibliographic material. Finally, the Electronic Secretariat of our University is invited to play an important role in your student life https://kulogos.edupage.org/. I would like to wish all our students success in their studies and achievement of their academic and personal goals. Dr. Georgios Gaitanos Lecturer of Religious Studies Head of the Department

1. The University The activity of College University Logos is based on Law no. 80/2015 "On Higher Education and Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Albania" and is licensed by a decision of the Council of Ministers Nr. 1055 dt. 29/07/2009 “For the edict of permission of the Higher Private Faculty ‘Logos’”. The goal of College University Logos is to: 

develop knowledge through teaching and scientific research to better

educate students and train them according to modern standards, 

offer lifelong learning,

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contribute to the country's strategic priorities and development interests,

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develop and support teaching through scientific research,

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train high-level scientists with modern knowledge according to curricula

approved by the Ministry of Education, 

carry out scientific research and studies in the fields and sectors covered, in

cooperation with bond institutions and private companies, 

collaborate with higher education institutions, both inside and outside the

country, with the aim of jointly implementing curricula and awarding joint degrees. The administrative bodies of College University Logos are the Academic Senate, the Board of Ethics, the Rector, the management board and the Deaneries. The Academic Senate is the highest academic collegial body of the University College "LOGOS", responsible for fulfilling its mission. The Academic Senate defines the institution's development policies, programs, coordinates, directs and makes decisions on teaching, research, and academic service activities and assesses their effectiveness. The Academic Senate implements in its activity the principles of autonomy and academic freedom, as well as respect for the rights of students. The academic administrative authorities of College University Logos are the Rector, the Deans, the Head of the Departments and the Head of research centers. The academic personnel of the university (permanent, part-time and visitors) are divided on four categories: a) Professors, b) Associate Professors, c) Lecturers and d) Assistant Lecturers. 6

1.1 Campus The main campus of the university is located in Tirana, Street “Dritan Hoxha”, Pallatet Komfort. However, the Department of Theology & Culture is housed in a different campus, a modern building complex around the Holy Monastery of Shen Vlash*, in the homonymous village, 5 minutes outside the city of Durrës. In our campus you may find: 

modern classes that include whiteboards, net books, projectors and wifi connection,

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conference room,

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library with over 18.000 titles (books, encyclopedias, journals, sources, etc),

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computer lab,

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dining room,

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cafeteria,

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gym,

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studio,

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magazine & social media office,

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gardens,

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Chapel of Resurrection

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Shen Vlash Church,

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Dormitories

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Living Room-Play Room,

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Skete of the Holy Myrrhbearers,

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Home of Hope

Check the History of the Holy Monastery of Shen Vlash at the welcome brochure of our Department.

1.2 Accommodation - Student Life The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania provides the opportunity to our Department’s students to stay and live in the dormitories of Shen Vlash camp. There are separate dormitories for male and female students. Each room can accommodate two to three students where they can study, use stable computers and their laptops, pray and rest. Also, there is a communal living room and play room with couches and TV, where students can spend their free time after classes. Additionally, the Chapel of Resurrection, located on the second floor, offers a quiet space for prayerful devotion and for the students to gather for daily services. The main dining hall on campus is a warm, friendly dining space for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to enjoy delicious food (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared by our cooks. During fasting periods in the Orthodox Church, our cooks prepare and serve meat-free, dairy-free, and oil-free options. Our gym houses a court, where our students can play basketball, volleyball, handball, and soccer salla. In addition, the students can participate every day at 16.00 to 18.00 on a study group that is located in the library. Every Thursday evening the students meet at the living room for their bible study group. This group prepares them for the Sunday sermon and the catechism program that participate. Moreover, our students have the opportunity to work on the student magazine “Fjala” (ISSN: 2706-8609), the radio show “Fjala Live”, to help on the Department’s social media, to organize social events for the support of the children of Home of Hope and the elderly of the institutions of the church, and be members of the department’s chorus of byzantine music. The students’ club has the freedom to take initiatives and work several projects in collaboration with the academic and administrative staff of the department. During the weekends, the students can explore Durrës —one of Albania’s most vibrant and historic cities. In general, our department provides an Orthodox Christian way of life enriching the mental, moral and spiritual life of the students, who will be the new generation of leaders of the Church of Albania. The students do not learn about Orthodox theology only in the classroom, but the program of the Department also includes the liturgical life, participation in the services of matins, vespers, evening, the weekly 8

spiritual discussions and the periodic seminars. The students also take part in wider Christian education programs at least once a week. The following chart shows the usual daily schedule of our students: Time 7.00/7.30 8.00 8.30-12.20 12.30-13.15 13.30 14.00-16.00 16.00-18.00 18.00/18.30 19.00 19.30-20.30 20.30-21.30

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Activity Morning Prayer/Liturgy† Breakfast 4 hours of courses Daily Collaboration with Professors Lunch Afternoon Rest Study Group (Library) Vespers Dinner Free time Special Seminars‡ (not a daily activity) Night Rest

It depends on the calendar. It depends on the day or the semester.

2. The Department The Department of Theology & Culture belongs to the Faculty of Human Sciences of College University Logos. At the moment our Department provides a three-year undergraduate program in Theology, recognized by the Albanian state and operating according to the Bologna system. The official start of the courses under the new circumstances was on 15th October 2018. The first name of our Department was Department of Social Theology & Science of Religion, but a year later the Senate decided to change it to Department of Theology & Culture. However, before the Department of Theology was recognized as an official academic institution by the Albanian State at the School's premises, in the Holy Monastery of St. Vlasios, the Theological Academy operated and continues to function, in order to train new and faithful volunteers in the conduct of ecclesiastical services, preparing them to offer their services to the holy temples. Over time many of them were ordained priests. The operation of this effort began on 7 February 1992. In 1996 the School was moved to its new premises in the Holy Monastery of Saint Vlash in a multifunctional complex, which was one of the most modern educational complexes for the time. Archbishop Anastasios widened the objectives of the School, which was transformed from a seminar on the training of new clergy at the Theological Academy for boys and girls. After many efforts of Archbishop Anastasios to improve the level of studies and benefits for students, a Department of Theology was established, which joined the School of Humanities in order to continue the cultivation and study of Orthodox Theology at a university level. The students of the Department of Theology & Culture learn about the Orthodox theology and faith in an Orthodox Christian environment, where they study together and participate on the worship, how to use several modern theories of the human and social sciences for the study of religion, to realize and appreciate the Orthodox Theology through the broad research on Biblical & Patristic Studies, on Christian Theology, on the history of religions, on the history and tradition of the Church of Albania, to learn how to present and teach a theological topic, to write and express their opinion with critical thinking, while it gives them the opportunity to develop new skills at foreign languages, Informatics, Journalism and social media. 10

The courses of the bachelor program are divided in 5 sectors: Biblical Studies, Study of Religion, Dogmatic Theology, Patristic Studies & Church History, Christian Ethics & Education. Every sector covers some basic courses. Biblical Studies refers to the Study and Hermeneutics of Old and New Testament. Study of Religion covers the topics of the scientific study of Religion, the History of the Religions of the World and the Sociology of Religion. Dogmatic Theology covers the subjects of Dogmatic, History of Doctrines, Theology of Liturgy & Mysteries, Ecumenical Movement and History of Philosophy. Patristic Studies & Church History refers to General Ecclesiastical History, Ecclesiastical History of Albania, Ecclesiastic Literature, Patristic Literature and Christian and Byzantine Archeology. Finally, Christian Ethics & Education covers the subjects of Homiletics, Christian Education, Christian Ethics, Byzantine Music, Catechism, Pedagogy, Canon Law and Introduction to Theology. One of the goals of the department and the academic staff is to prepare the students to be independent and flexible users of the theological sources so as to combine the theological knowledge with the possibility of dialogue and collaboration within the society. For that reason the program is evaluated constantly by the internal processes of the university in order to reassure the quality of the teaching, research and educational services.

2.1 Structure of the Department Academic Personnel Permanent 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Macdonald Lecturer Dr. Georgios Gaitanos Lecturer Dr. Georgios Keselopoulos Lecturer Dr. Porfyrios Ntalianis Ass. Lecturer Msc. Thoma Çomëni Ass. Lecturer Msc. Sister Rakela Ass. Lecturer Msc. Nathan Hoppe

Patristic Studies - Dean of Humanities Religious Studies - Head of the Department History of Liturgy Bible Studies Christian Ethics & Pastoral Theology Bible Studies Patristic Studies & Missionary Studies

Visitors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Associate Prof. Dr. Dion Tushi Assoc. Prof. Glykeria Chatzouli Lecturer Dr. Stephanos Athanasiou Dr. Thomai Chouvarda Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos Dr. Aikaterini Lalagianni

Philosophy Christian Art Dogmatics Christian Literature & Introduction to Theology Homiletics & Christian Education Bible Studies

Part-time 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Ass. Lecturer Msc. Episkop Asti Ass. Lecturer Msc. Atë Emanuel Lusha Ass. Lecturer Msc. Atë Stefan Ritsi Ass. Lecturer Msc. Vlash Plepi Ass. Lecturer Msc. Thoma Shkira Ass. Lecturer Msc. Dhimitër Qosja Ass. Lecturer Msc. Blerta Baba Ass. Lecturer Msc. Violeta Plepi Ass. Lecturer Msc. Atë Spiro Kostoli Ass. Lecturer Msc. Theodhori Qesko

Homiletics Ecclesiastic History of Albania Missionary Studies Canon Law Ecclesiastic History & Christian Art Ecumenical Movement Christian Education Sociology of Religion Byzantine Music Hagiology

Permanent Members of other Departments of Logos University 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Lecturer from Logos Lecturer from Logos Lecturer from Logos Ass. Lecturer Msc. Theano Kostoli Lecturer Dr. Konstantinos Ntovolis

Greek Language English Language Informatics Albanian Language & Academic Writing Pedagogy 12

Administrative Personnel 1. 2. 3. 4.

Anila Kushi (teolorthalb@yahoo.com) Nestilda Lapanxa Msc. John Baba Msc. Rozeta Baba

Secretary of the Department Librarian Translator Translator

2.2 Research â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Educational Programs The academic staff of our department is focused on their personal research interest regarding their specialty. Most of our academic staff participates on international and national conferences. Furthermore, the department has started a process of publishing books and new educational material for the students. For the academic year 2019-20 we have already published 6 books, we have arranged new editions for the future and we have created new corpuses that contain translation to the Albanian language of articles and chapter of books for most of our courses. Meanwhile, the department aims to organize international conferences on topics regarding religious tolerance in Albania like the event for the 10th Anniversary of the World Interfaith Harmony Week (March 4, 2020). Generally, the main focus of the department for the next years will be the development of the Christian Education in Albania, the religious history and the promotion of the Christian archaeological treasures of this country that prove the great Christian tradition from the period of the Roman Empire until today. Those research programs will be a pivotal part of the main scientific work of this department for the next three years. Moreover, the Department has published the first volume of its academic Journal. Theology & Culture is the official academic Journal of the Department of Theology & Culture. This academic journal will be published two times per year in print and online. Theology & Culture is an international peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research articles in the field of Theology, Study of Religion, Education, Literature and Social Sciences. The journal publishes reviews, original papers, conference announcements, book reviews and research reports trying to provide a platform for experts and scholars worldwide to exchange their latest researches and findings. Another goal of the Journal will be the promotion of case studies that concern religion, history, culture and society in Albania and the Balkans in general. The official language of the Journal is English and only in special cases will publish articles in German, French or Italian. Also, we are proud to announce the beginning of a new international collaboration for our department. The Department of Theology & Culture is going to participate on the Erasmus+ program in collaboration with the University of Eastern 14

Finland (UEF) with the School of Theology for the next 3 years. The inter-institutional agreement will cover the exchange of academic and administrative personnel and will focus on the exchange of experience in teaching methods, research, curriculum development, internship organization, student assessment, establishing academic networks, department management, international relations, in project preparation and implementation. We are proud and happy that we join the Erasmus+ family and hope for a prosperous collaboration with our new partner in Finland. In addition, our department has initiated some new educational programs for the students. First of all, the department introduces a circle of theological seminars that will have as a goal to explain modern theological subjects to the students. The students will have the opportunity to discuss and think critically on several matters that don’t have the time to think about during the classes. Those seminars will develop collaboration with academic members of other universities in Albania and abroad giving the students the possibility to interact with different cultures and way of thinking. Moreover, some of those seminars initiate the mentality of by distance learning, since digital communication and modern technology contribute to that goal. The theological seminars for this academic year will contain three topics: a) Theology and Cinema, b) Modern theological problems and the Albanian society and c) Circle of Bible Study. Secondly, the department has found the institution of the academic mentor. The academic mentor will have the role of advising, mentoring and giving directions to the students concerning their academic profile and background, their studies during the bachelor program and after their graduation, their decision about their thesis and generally whatever they need to do for their improvement during each academic year. The service of the academic mentor is for one year and his/her term can be renewed only with a decision of the department. Thirdly, a special program that has already been working is a consultation seminar to help the students to reach their academic and personal goals. So, it takes place on the Department of Theology & Culture for all of its students the mentoring program “Build your Career”. The goal of the program is to to direct students to the right choices for their university path and to prepare them for a successful professional career after graduation. The program collects all students’ data into a 15

database that is a useful tool for preparing their cv/resume and looking for the appropriate academic program based on their qualifications, interests and skills after graduation, but also cultivates skills of job search. This academic year this program will publish a book about this reason. At the same time, the program has a great amount of informative material on postgraduate studies at various academic institutions in Albania and abroad, while managing a separate database of scholarships. The central responsibilities of the program are the following: • Writing Curriculum vitae, • Writing a personal statement, • Find the appropriate academic program, • Adaptation and preparation of the student for the job market, • Search for scholarships, • Coordinating the academic staff of the Department to enrich their students' curriculum through special activities, • Counseling for non-university activities, • Organization of meetings with guidance counselors, • Personal sessions. The fourth educational program that is being prepared concerns the collaboration of the department with the society. So, from the next year we hope to initiate a lifelong learning program that will join together the university with the alumni of the theological academy. The goal of this program will be the enforcement of the catechesis skills of the people that have graduated from the Theological Academy and work now in this sector of the Orthodox Church of Albania. Finally, we have initiated a summer school for high school students in which they can spend for free a week after the end of schools during summer time at Shen Vlash, Durrës, where they can explore a variety of university-level courses in Theology, and live and learn alongside a diverse set of peers. Our summer school for high school students is designed to prepare them for that all-important next step— both academically and socially—paving the way for a successful university experience. So, they spend their summer in a Orthodox Christian environment, meet new people from all over Albania, gain valuable knowledge and skills, and explore Durrës —one of Albania’s most vibrant and historic cities—amid a community of supportive peers and advisors. The program features:

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12 basic courses of the bachelor program in Theology designed to give preuniversity students a preview of university academics;

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On-campus housing and dining with fellow pre-university students and residential staff;

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Structured days, with weekday class meetings and pre-university activities.

During their week at Shen Vlash, they attend class for four to 5 hours a day and participate in university readiness workshops or team-building events. In the evenings, they finish homework in their room and attend social activities. They leave the pre-university summer program more capable of thinking critically and understanding some basic topics in Orthodox Theology.

3. The Bachelor Program According to the department’s decision 22/06-2-2020 and Law no. 80/2015 "On Higher Education and Research in Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Albania", Article 35 point 9, the Department of Theology & Culture has decided to make less than 20% alterations to the curriculum so as to improve the educational and academic services for the students. In total, the Undergraduate Program of Studies of the Department of Theology aims to offer high level education in the scientific field of Theology as well as in the study of religion and culture. The main objective is to prepare theology professors, theologically trained clergy to serve the Church, executives who can offer social work and work in cultural or ecclesiastical organizations, scientists able to both studying Christian and especially Orthodox Theology and more generally the diversity of the religious phenomenon. As regards the professional career of graduates, the Undergraduate Curriculum aims also to achieve the following learning outcomes:          

be able to apply the knowledge in practice; communicate in a second language; look for, analyze and compile data and information using appropriate technology; adapt to new situations and make decisions; work autonomously or in a team in an international and / or interdisciplinary setting; respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment; show professional, social and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues; have the ability to critique and self-criticism; promote free, productive and inductive thinking; act with social responsibility and sensitivity to the public.

The grading scale at which points are calculated for the students’ performance is decimal (0-10). Excellent: 8.5 - 10.00 Very Good: 6.5 - 8.49 Good: 5.0 - 6.49 Not successful: 0.0-4.99 The minimum promotion rate is 5. 18

The official duration of the program is 6 semesters and the minimum number of European credits (ECTS), required to obtain the degree, and is one hundred and eighty (180). The courses are divided in five types: Type A is basic courses, Type B is specific scientific courses, Type C is the elective courses, Type D is supplementary courses and Type E is obligations for the graduation of the students. The total percentage of subjects in Categories A and B should not be less than 70%.

3.1 On Student Admission Procedures The admission requirements for 24 students on entering the bachelor program are an average grade of 6.5 GPA that is calculated from the high school diploma and the national exams. The application and enrollment procedures in the first cycle programs of study as well as in other programs in higher education institutions are set out by INSTRUCTION from the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. The application includes three rounds (or four) where the deadlines for each round are: 1. Payment of fees, 2. Online application and branch selection, 3. Publication of the rankings of applicants in U Albania, 4. Registration in HEI, 5. Registration Application: The application is carried out by the graduates / candidates who have completed upper secondary education and fulfill the following conditions: 1. Have been provided with the legal documentation of completion of higher education; 2. Meet the criterion of average grade, defined by the DCM, which for our department is 6.5; 3. Meet the additional criteria set by the HEIs for the study programs to which they apply; 4. Do not result in enrollment in any other study program, with the exception of excellent students. After paying the fee in the amount of 2000 ALL at the Albanian Post Offices or commercial banks, the graduates apply online by choosing up to 10 study programs with A1 and A1Z forms. Upon completion of all calculations within the prescribed deadline, the HEI uploads an electronic copy of the list of applicants in the U Albania portal.

Registration Registration is done at the HEI secretariat on the dates specified in the Instruction. The documents required for registration are: 1. Identification document 2. A notarized photocopy of the State Matura diploma or maturity certificate together with the grade certificate. 3. The statement which the applicant fills in at the Registrar and is signed by the applicant and the Registrar. 4. Two pictures The application and registration procedure described above also applies to the other two rounds. Other Applications: There are two ways for students who have completed their first cycle of Bachelor studies and wish to apply for another degree program: 1. Applying online at the U Albania portal following the same steps as described for applicants who have just completed upper secondary education. or 2. Applying to the HEI within the deadlines set in the Instruction. In this case the application is made as a second study program. The documents required for this application are: 1. Request to the HEI for the program in which it is applying. 2. Notarized copy of the diploma of university studies accompanied by the diploma supplement. 3. Certification of the list of grades and credits earned for each subject and obligation settled. 4. Notarized photocopy of high school maturity certificate. 5. Photocopy of ID. 6. Two personal photos. Committees evaluate the files in accordance with the applicable legal and sublegal framework.

The registration of the candidate, who submits in person or through a person authorized by him / her, is performed at the teaching secretariats within the set deadlines. Procedures for Albanian candidates who have completed secondary education abroad: Applications for these candidates are made on the U Albania portal via the online application form after the application fee has been paid. Before applying via U Albania portal, those candidates need to get accredited their diploma by QSHA. Meanwhile the documents that these candidates have to submit are similar to the ones that have graduated from high school here. Additional is the MESU Study Accreditation Document Procedures for foreign students: Candidates who are foreigners apply to higher education institutions on set dates. They should: 1. have completed upper secondary education and are provided with the legal documentation of completion of this level of education, 2. must not result in enrollment in another study program, 3. meet the grade point average and the criteria set by the HEI. Before applying, these candidates must also pay the application fee. The documents to submit to the HEI are: 1. Application form, 2. Copies of diploma / diploma and list of grades accredited by QSHA, 3. Photocopy of identification document, 4. Proof of knowledge of Albanian language, obtained at the Faculty of History and Philology of the University of Tirana (for cases when enrolled in a study program conducted in Albanian language) as well as other languages recognized by the candidate. Foreign students of Albanian nationality and proficient in the Albanian language can bring any document from their country of origin that proves their knowledge of the Albanian language. 5. Two personal photos 6. A copy of the payment order 22

7. Authorization to handle personal data. Recognition of High School Diploma The applicant submits his application file to the Ministry of Education and Sport (to the Center of Education Services). The application file should contain the following documents: a) Application form for integrity (the example is below-Shtojca 2). b) Photocopy of identification document. c) High school diploma (translated and notarized). d) Original certificates of all high school years (translated and notarized). e) Document certifying the exams equivalent to the State Matura in Albania. (Certification for the national exams- Greece, certificate - Italy, certification of points achieved - Kosovo etc.). This document should reflect the results for each subject passed the national exam. f) Documents submitted for authenticity have the “Apostile seal” of the state they come from. After protocol, the file must be deposited in the sector ( adress of the Center

of the Education Services of Tirana, Albania) The department contacts the applicant when he or she notices that the file is

incomplete. Upon receipt of the necessary information the department passes the file for

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A special commission, set up by order of the Minister, conducts the

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Documents submitted for authenticity have the “Apostile seal” of the state

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The applicant does not pay any fees. When the Center of the Education Services is going to recognize the

candidate diploma with all the documents, which were sent before, the candidate is taking one letter from this Center of Education Services in Tirana, as a Verification or Confirmation paper, with which he/she is going to make the Application on the University that he/she has chosen or selected before.

RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION The documents listed below are required as appendices to the residence permit application. The original certificates and documents must be presented when submitting the application. Attached to the Application are the following documents: 1. Photocopy of valid travel document (the original must be presented when submitting the residence permit application), 2. Three passport photographs (47mm X 36mm), 3. Proof of accommodation 4. Criminal record certificate with apostille stamp (first-time application). This document must be translated by an authorized translator in Albanian and must be certified 5. Health insurance (private)-50 euros 6. Certificate from the university that you are a student 7. A fee of 10.000 lek (around 80 euros) that it should be paid to a bank that an officer of the border police will inform you. Before submit your application you should bring the bank receipt. 8. Application must be printed (and filled) from 4805-4809 pg. of this link (https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/99781/119213/F467343735/ALB -99781.pdf) or be filled through the electronic application in https://e-albania.al (search: Kërkesë për leje qëndrimi), depending on what the officer in the state police border of Durres will inform you. The documents should be personally delivered by the applicant to the MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE POLICE BORDER DEPARTMENT AND MIGRATION IN DURRES or be scanned and uploaded to the electronic application in https://e-albania.al.

3.2 Rules & Academic Calendar Every student has to acquire in total 180 ECTS so as to obtain the bachelor degree. Each semester the students have the opportunity to choose one elective course (Type C) from two choices. Type A and B courses are obligatory courses. Type D courses are Greek Language (4 semesters), English Language (2 semesters) and Informatics (2 semesters), which are also obligatory. In addition, the students for their graduation they will need to write and present to a committee a thesisยง (Type E) only if they have an average from 8.50 and above by the end of the second academic year (4th semester) and also have passed successfully all the subjects. The students can present their thesis or take those final graduation exams only if they have passed successfully all the courses of the curriculum. If the students have an average 8.49 and below, they need to take final exams written or oral - on three basic subjects. Two subjects are appointed by the decision of the department and one subject is chosen by the student. A committee of two at least professors (one must be permanent) examines each course and evaluates the performance of the students. The members of each committee, who will be appointed by the Department, will decide about the material and the way of the exams. The Department after the evaluation of the committees for each course has to approve their evaluation. If a student fails those exams, then he/she will repeat this process from 15 to 30 September. The obligatory subjects are Bible (Old and New Testament) and Orthodox Theology (Dogmatics & Liturgy). The students can elect one of the following subjects: Study of Religion, Patristic Studies, Ecclesiastic History & History of the Church of Albania, Christian Ethics and Education. In addition, the students after the end of the second year will have to participate on the student internship program of our department**. Finally, another obligation for the students is to participate on a training seminar about the use of library sources and digital sources for academic writing. If a student fails a course, he/she has the obligation to retake the final exam on the exam period of Semester. If a student needs to retake a final test so as to

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For more information about the thesis, check on the regulation of Annex I. Further details are given to the section 3.6.

improve his/her final score, then he/she can take the final test on a special exam period at the end of September. However, he/she has to inform officially the department by filling an application to the secretary of the department during the first week of September. Each student can retake for improvement the exam of three courses from the previous academic year. The score of the final test of September will be the final grade of the course. Of course the students have to follow specific rules during the exams: 1.

The exam test is given by the examiner and bears a box for the student to write down his/her personal code that should not revile to anyone. A second exam paper is given only by the responsible supervisor of the exam.

During the examination, the books and notes are removed from the students' benches. In front of them there is only the paper of their written essay. The fourth page is used as a draft.

Surveillance is not cruel and oppressive. But it is rigorous and fair, in order to avoid instances of non-discipline or replication and to preclude the validity and objectivity of the examinations.

The student cannot leave the examination room without delivering his or her written paper, even if he/she has not address at all answering to the questions.

In the case of non-discipline, improper conduct or litigation, the matter is dealt with, depending on gravity, by the Department, which decides on the solution of such problems.

No smoking is allowed during the examinations.

In case that a student is arrested to copy, the department may impose the penalty of exclusion from all the courses of the next examination period.

The decision should be communicated to the Senate.

In the event of dispute of the fact of copying from the student, or even in the case of witnesses, that the offense has not been committed, the matter will be referred to the Senate, after the relevant apology of the student and the examination of any witnesses.

Each semester, before the beginning of the examination period, the students have the right and the obligation to evaluate the department, the courses and the professors in order to improve the quality of studies. Every academic semester has duration of 15 weeks. The academic calendar is announced every year from the Ministry of Education. The following chart is a prediction of next year’s academic calendar according to the previous year’s chart:

First Semester 1. Courses

12.10 - 18.12 04.01 - 05.02 30.11 - 11.12 19.12 - 03.01 08.02 - 26.02

2. Midterm Exams (optional) 3. Christmas holiday 4. Exams Second Semester 1. Courses 2. Midterm Exams (optional) 3. Easter vacation

4. Exams 5. Graduation Exams

01.03 - 11.06 12.04 - 23.04 (it is not an official state holiday-depends on the calendar) 14.06 - 02.07 05.07 – 16.07

Fall Exams Exams for grade improvement Fall Graduation Exams

06.09 – 17.09 20.09 – 24.09 20.09 – 30.09

The following chart is the official national holidays of the Albanian State. Some of those dates change every year according to the calendar:

3.3 The ECTS System The ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is a systematic way to describe an educational program with the use of credits, which depicts the workload that you have necessary to achieve the objectives of the program. The workload consists of the time and amount of work it needs to pay a student to acquire the knowledge and skills that he/she has provides the planned learning process. A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS credits and a full semester in 30 ECTS (1 ECTS = 25 hours of student workload). 1 credit in the undergraduate training is 25 hours of student work, consisting of lessons for the transmission of knowledge and development of the skills and competences of the auditor (lectures, seminars, exercises, labs etc.) and lessons for preparation or individual work of the student. The total amount of teaching hours of the student's work in one academic year is calculated in the following way. 60 credits x 25 hours of instruction / credit = 1500 lessons per year. Classes at the auditorium: a. b.

Per week: 20 lessons, In one academic year: 30 weeks x 20 hours / week = 600 hours / year (case when the academic year has 30 weeks of teaching), c. Lessons for study and individual student preparation: 1500 hours / year 600 hours / year (in auditorium) and 900 hours / year (individual study). For the various teaching activities, the allocation of a credit (total of 25 hours) lessons per hour for the transmission of knowledge and development of the skills and competences of the auditor and the individual study hours of the student shall be performed as follows: Type of activity Lectures Seminars Exercises Laboratory Project course Course assignment Practice / Expedition

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3.4 Curriculum Bachelor Program “Studies in Social Theology & Science of Religion” Year I-Semester I Name of the subject

Course code HSRHUM101A HDVHUM102A HDRHUM103A HKHUM104A

Introduction to the Study of Religion Introduction to the Old Testament Introduction to the New Testament Church History I (first millennium)

Category of the subject

ECTS

Teaching load at the auditorium

4,5

HTHUM105A

Introduction to Theology

HMART106A

Introduction to Byzantine Music

ITIK107A

Informatics I

GAGJUH108A

English Language

GGGJUH109A

Greek Language

300

Category of the subject

ECTS

Teaching load at the auditorium

4,5

Total

Lecturer Dr. Georgios Gaitanos Dr. Porfyrios Ntalianis Msc. Motër Rakela Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald Dr. Thomai Chouvarda (Visitor) Msc. At. Spiro Kostoli (Lecturer from the KU Logos) (Lecturer from the KU Logos) (Lecturer from the KU Logos)

Year I-Semester II Course code STDRHUM110A LKHUM111A PAKHUM113A HKHUM112A

Name of the subject Studies on New Testament Texts Christian Literature Principles of Christian Worship Church History II (first millennium)

MEEDU114A

Methodology of Education

HHUM115A

Hagiology

ITIK116A

Informatics II

Lecturer Msc. Motër Rakela Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald Dr. Georgios Keselopoulos Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald Dr. Konstantinos Dovolis Msc. Theodhori Qesko (Lecturer from KU Logos) 31

GAGJUH117A

English Language

GGGJUH118A

Greek Language

300

Category of the subject

ECTS

Teaching load at the auditorium

4,5

Total

(Lecturer from KU Logos) (Lecturer from KU Logos)

Year II-Semester I Name of the subject

Course code STDVHUM201A TAHUM202A SAMKHUM203A

Studies on Old Testament Texts Theology of Liturgy I Studies of the Great Christian Authors

Lecturer Dr. Porfyrios Ntalianis Dr. Georgios Keselopoulos Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald/ Nathan Hoppe Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos (Visitor)

EKEDU204A

Christian Education

4,5

PGSHSS205A

The position of woman in Orthodox Church

ITBHUM206A

Interpretation of Biblical Texts

HFHUM207A

Introduction to Philosophy

LEAHUM208A

Readings of the Apostolic Fathers

Nathan Hoppe

GGGJUH209A

Greek Language

(Lecturer from KU Logos)

300

Category of the subject

ECTS

Teaching load at the auditorium

4,5

MSc. At. Emanuel Lusha

4,5

Dr. Georgios Gaitanos

Total

Msc. Violeta Plepi Dr. Aikaterini Lalagianni (Visitor) Assoc. Prof. Dion (Vasil) Tushi

Year II-Semester II Course code HEHUM210A SSTHUM211A

HKOSHUM212A HRHUM213A

Name of the subject Introduction to the Ethics Systematic studies in theology I The history of the Orthodox Church in Albania History of Religions I

Lecturer Msc. MSc. Thoma Çomëni Dr. Stephanos Athanasiou (Visitor)

OAPEDU216A

LKUHUM215A THHUM217A TKKSSHSS214A GGGJUH218A

Organization of pedagogical activities The ecumenical Christian movement Theology of Liturgy II Christian Cultural heritage in Albania Greek Language

Msc. Marina Baba

MSc. Dhimitër Qosja

4,5

Dr. Georgios Keselopoulos

MSc. Thoma Shkira

(Lecturer from KU Logos)

300

Total Year III-Semester I Course code

Name of the subject

Category of the subject

ECTS

Teaching load at the auditorium

SSTHUM301A

Systematic studies in theology II

4,5

DKDREJ302A

Canon Law

AKAART303A

Christian Art & Archeology

4,5

MSc. Thoma Çomëni

Msc. Hirësi Asti

Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos (Visitor)

PSRSHSS304A

HHUM305A

EFTEDU306A

Social Christian Care Ecclesiastical Celebration Calendar Religious Education and Technology

Lecturer Dr. Stephanos Athanasiou (Visitor) MSc. Vlash Plepi Assoc. Prof. Glykeria Chatzouli (visitor)

Methodology MSSSHSS307A of Scientific Study

Dr. Georgios Gaitanos/Msc. Theano Kostoli

Theory and Principles of Rhetoric

Msc. Hirësi Asti

300

TRGJUH308A

Total

Year III-Semester II Course code

Name of the subject

Systematic SSEHUM309A Studies on Ethics The theology and practice TPFOHUM310A of an Orthodox parish Orthodox Witness in the DOBMHUM311A Modern World

Category of the subject

ECTS

Teaching load at the auditorium

Lecturer

4,5

MSc. Thoma Çomëni

Nathan Hoppe

At. Stefan Ritsi

TBHUM312A

Theology of the Bible

HRHUM313A

History of Religions II

4,5

PHUM314A

Internship

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PFPDHUM315A

Final Exams/Thesis

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300

Total

Dr. Porfyrios Ntalianis/MSc. Sister Rachel Dr. Georgios Gaitanos Decision of the Department Counselor of each student

3.5 Content of courses Year I-Semester I Introduction to the Study of Religion (Dr. Georgios Gaitanos) The subject of introduction to the study of religion explores the possibility to study religion in a scientific way and examines how it is possible to combine the religious experience with an objective way to analyze facts and data that are considered by various people as holy. The students are going to learn how to use and criticize several theories for the study of religion and which is the most appropriate method to develop a scientific research on a religious case study. The subject aims at exploring the historical, cultural and social context of religion, intertwining through the interaction of history of religion, anthropology of religion, sociology of religion, historical studies, archeology and historical analysis. Finally, there are going to be discussed specific subjects that are related to the theme “religion” as place, myth, ritual, identity. These topics will give the opportunity to the students to realize how useful the study of religion can be for evaluating and understanding the different cultures and their mentality. Basic compulsory literature: Gaitanos, Georgios. Hyrje në studimet religjioze, Tirana, 2019. Introduction to the Old Testament (Dr. Porfyrios Ntalianis) The course aims to acquaint students with the historical, philological and literary framework of the Old Testament. The Old Testament content is far more than the history of ancient Israel. It functions as a theological and moral foundation for three of the world's greatest religious traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. As such, it has shaped the history of eastern and western civilization and continues to affect the world today. The module initially focuses on presenting and analyzing systematically the historical genesis, i.e. the historical and philological problems of particular books of the Old Testament. Issues relating to the title, content, author, place and time of writing, purpose, integrity and unity of each book, language and value as well as other similar issues are considered. The following discusses the historical context, the circumstances of the selection of books, and their merging into a unique collection, i.e. the formation of the Old Testament Canon. Finally, the history of preserving the tradition of Old Testament texts is reviewed from the 35

moment of its writing to date through various scripted codices, printed publications and translations from the original Hebrew to Greek and other languages. Basic compulsory literature: Doikos, Dh. Hyje në Dhiatën e Vjetër (4 vëll.), Selanik, 1975. Kalantzakis S., Hyrje në dhiten e Vjetër. Selanik, Pournaras, 2006. Introduction to the New Testament (Msc. Motër Rakela) The subject "Introduction to the New Testament," provides the comprehensive knowledge of the New Testament. This knowledge relates to the basic historicalphilological concepts of the origins, survival and contemporary existence of this book. They also reveal its basic message within the history of mankind. This message is divine and as such transcends the temporal boundaries of history and extends beyond its existence. The underlying objectives of the course are related to the provision of basic knowledge related to the factors and external circumstances of the birth of the book and in the continuation of the discovery, preservation, and the forms of written text since its earliest finding, to date. Also, the student is provided with basic data on the collection and criteria for determining the New Testament books. Knowing and using them in different communities is not the same and certainly associated with the history of relevant translations. The study of translations is directly related to the study of the original language of the Bible. This knowledge is complemented by the presentation of the content, author, time, and place where each New Testament book is written. The acquired knowledge provides the student with a clear and complete picture of the historical and philological circumstances of birth and of the worldwide sound of the book. They train the scholar, with the opportunity to properly understand and appropriate the New Testament diachronic message addressed to man. This experience is also an inescapable criterion for the student to serve in a competent way the main purpose of the New Testament Study, which is the ability to interpret the Bible text. In other words, this purpose is the understanding of the theological notions of the divine word, coated with the veil of definition and human expression. Basic compulsory literature: Ιωάννης Καραβιδόπουλος, Εισαγωγή στην Καινή Διαθήκη, Critical Approaches to the Bible v.VIII, Θεσσαλονίκη 2016 (translated and prepared by a pedagogue).

Iωάννου Παναγόπουλου, Εισαγωγή στην Καινή Διαθήκη, Αθήνα 1994 (translated and prepared by a pedagogue). Church History I (first millennium) (Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald) The course surveys the history and development of Christianity from the second to the 8th centuries. The students will learn the historical setting and significance of early Christian writers and of important Church councils. The course is a foundation for students’ future study of the writings of early Christian authors and for the study of the history of Christian doctrine. Basic compulsory literature: Macdonald, Jeffrey. Istoria I Kishes I. Shen Vlash: 2018 Introduction to Theology (Dr. Thomai Chouvarda-Visitor) The course deals with the historical development and the diverse aspects of the Study of Theology. The meanings of the term “Theology” in the ancient Greek and Christian Literature is diachronically presented. In a similar way, the form of education and the teaching of theological doctrine and culture until the 15 th century is analyzed both in the Greek East and in the Latin West, as well the foundation of “studium generale” and the first Universities in Europe. The critical encounter of scholasticism with the dual theological methodology of the Eastern Church consists a significant part of perceiving and understanding Theology. Particular emphasis will be placed on theological discussion about the Study of Theology, its questioning and acceptance among the sciences, the characteristics of Orthodox Theology, its relationship with the Church, the dynamic and static vision of the patristic tradition, the scientific methods and the need for contemporary witness of the Christian faith. Students at the end of the course should be able to know the evolution of ancient trivium and quadrivium (enkyklios paideia) up to modern universities, to approach the question whether Theology is science, to know the dual methodology of the Church Fathers and to acknowledge the role of Theology in contemporary multicultural society. Basic compulsory literature: Κούκουρα, Δήμητρα, Η σπουδή στη Θεολογία, εκδ. Μπαρμπουνάκης, Θεσσαλονίκη 2016. Florovsky Georges, Bible, Church, Tradition: An Eastern Orthodox View, vol. 1, Nordland Publishing Company, Belmont Massachusetts 1972, http://bulgarianorthodox-church.org/rr/lode/florovsky1.pdf. 37

Introduction to the Byzantine Music (Msc. Atë Spiro Kostoli) Introduction in to the Byzantine Music creates the opportunity for students to know the Byzantine Music in a scientific way. The student recognizes the theory of this musical genre, the Byzantine Music genres, its modes and the characteristics of these modes. The student also learns their place in Orthodox Christian worship. The subject aims to preserve and inherit as a spiritual and cultural asset this musical genre and to constitute an asset in adding value to the cultural heritage of our country. The module begins with the recognition of the Byzantine Music graphic system and the completion of its elementary graphical reading. The student progresses to theoretical knowledge in parallel by exercising with solfez's exercises. The student recognizes and learns to execute the melodic parts written according to the Byzantine Music graphic system. Then, the student will learn to sing with notes and words the scores of the music books beginning with the Anastasimatari and the Divine Liturgy. The student will learn to perform the relevant religious services of the Orthodox Church. The student also learns the use of church hymns in Orthodox Christian worship. Basic compulsory literature: - Atë Justini, Teoria elementare e Muzikës Bizantine; Tiranë 2001. - Atë Justini. Anastasimatari; Tiranë 2003. - Atë Justini. Liturgjia Hyjnore; Shën Vlash, Durrës 2005. - Διονυσίου Π. Ηλιοπούλου, Μέθοδος Βυζαντινής Εκκλησιαστικής Μουσικής, Αθήνα 2000. - Harallamb Terziu & Atë Spiro Kostoli. Ngjallësorja. Shën Vlash 2016. - Spiro Kostoli & Harallamb Tereziu. Ushtrime melodike të muzikës bizantine kishtare; Shën Vlash 2005. - Theodhor Peci. Anastasimatari. Tiranë 2015. Informatics I (Lecturer from KU Logos) This course will introduce students with basic knowledge on general informatics. This is a highly practical course so by the end of every topic, we aim to give students some new sets of practical and theoretical skills. Basic compulsory literature: Lecture Notes English Language I (Lecturer from KU Logos) The course contains and aims to provide a wide variety of practice activities to enhance communication. The type of activities and exercises increase in difficulty 38

and complexity unit by unit until, towards the end, students are tackling tasks and enable learning proficiency concerning grammar, vocabulary, linguistic and communicative activities. The course aims at developing English language learning and communication through the presentation of literary texts on varied, interesting topics and at the same time it helps students make approaches of similar linguistic phenomena in their language too.Through various topics and communicative activities, students develop intercultural competence. Basic compulsory literature: English Unlimited – Intermediate Coursebook, David Rea & Theresa Clementson with Alex Tiibury& Leslie Anne Hendra, Cambridge University Press, 2013. Audio CD-s 118-133, 134-145. English Unlimited – Intermediate Workbook, David Rea & Theresa Clementson with Alex Tiibury& Leslie Anne Hendra, Cambridge University Press, 2014. Greek Language I (Lecturer from KU Logos) By the end of this course, students will develop a basic foundation in the following language learning skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. They will have acquired the communicative skills that possess a basic user of Greek (A1) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: 

Listening: They will be able to understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning themselves, their family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly

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Reading: They will be able to understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.

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Speaking: They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech. They will be able to answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics and to use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live and where people who know.

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Writing: They will be able to write a short, simple postcard and to fill in forms with personal details, i.e. name, nationality, address.

Basic compulsory literature: Καρακύργιου, M., & B. Παναγιωτίδου. 2014. ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά. Επίπεδο Α1 για εφήβους και ενηλίκους. Βασικός χρήστης. Θεσσαλονίκη: Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων, Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας. 39

Year I-Semester II Studies on New Testament Texts (Msc. Motër Rakela) The subject of Studies on New Testament Texts is the next stage of the course “Introduction to the New Testament” of the 1st semester. After the student has gained introductory information about the New Testament, he is invited to have closer contact with the Bible text. The approach is realized within the context of the Scriptural Interpretation. In the present case, the chosen book is the Gospel according to Mark. What is to be achieved with this subject is the familiarity of the student with the Bible text. More detailed knowledge of the text content provides an opportunity to isolate the key theological topics that follow in the New Testament. These topics are transmitted to the reader through historical, philological, philosophical and social elements. During interpreting, the student will gradually collapse with them, getting trained in their distinction, as well as in the functional sense they serve. These features will be a part of the effort to discover an entire, special and wonderful world, which is that of God's word, preserved as a treasure in Scripture. For the acquisition of this treasure - God's word, explanation, interpretation is needed. This effort is by no means easy, because the aforementioned historical-philological elements constitute auxiliary tools to draw closer to the theological meaning of Bible texts. Therefore, with relevant illustrations, the student is exercised in the fact that in order to be competent in the future for the purpose of studying the subject (that is, the Interpretation of the New Testament), it is necessary to consider and rely on the Orthodox Interpretation tradition. For the latter, besides the foreseen methods, the student is called to be made aware that the basic criterion of Biblical Interpretation is the presence and experience of ecclesiastical life, that is the faith and the living experience of Scripture. Basic compulsory literature: Dhiata e Re (e Zotit edhe Shpëtimtarit t'ënë Jisu Krisht, Kthyerë prej Elinishtesë Shqip, ndë të folë Toskërisht), përkth. nga Konstandin Kristoforidhi (1879), Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale i Shqipërisë Shoqëria Bibkike, Tiranë Korçë 19941930. Dhiata e Re, përkth. The Greek New Testament4, Shoqëria Biblike Ndërkonfesionale e Shqipërisë, Tiranë 2007. Ιωάν. Δ. Καραβιδόπουλος, Το κατά Μάρκον Ευαγγέλιο, Ερμηνεία Καινής Διαθήκης 2, εκδ. Π. Πουρναρά, Θεσσαλονίκη 2011.

Π. Ν. Τρεμπελα, Υπομνημα εις το κατά Μαρκον Ευαγγελιον, εκδ. Αδελφότητος Θεολόγων η “Ζωη „, Αθηναι 1951. Christian Literature (Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald-Dr. Nathan Hoppe) The course is a survey of the major early Christian writers of the late first to early fourth centuries. The course introduces the student to the lives, context and writings of these authors. The student will gain a familiarity with the authors and their works. The student will gain understanding of the significance of their works within their historical context as well as appreciating their importance for Christian religious ideas and practice today. Basic compulsory literature: Macdonald, Jeffrey. Fathers of the Church with selected writings. Shen Vlash 2019. Church History II (second millennium) (Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald) The course surveys the history and development of Christianity from the ninth to nineteenth centuries. The students will learn the causes and histories of various religious developments, especially the emergence of the Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches. The course will prepare students to operate to understand background and teachings of the major historical Christian groups. Basic compulsory literature: Macdonald, Jeffrey. Istoria I Kishes II. Shen Vlash: 2018. Principles of Christian Worship (Dr. Georgios Keselopoulos) The course aims to give students theoretical and practical knowledge on the history of worship and activity of the Orthodox Church in general, but also specifically in Albania. The module begins with the treatment of terminology, the object of study and the place occupied in religious science, its resources. With the basic knowledge of the place of worship, architecture, interior and exterior arrangement, objects and sacred objects, participating persons, ecclesiastical calendar with moving and stationary holidays, texts and rules of worship, history, importance and meaning. The scholar will understand the spirit, the creativity, the seriousness, the devotion of the person involved in the Orthodox Christian faith to the divine. All of these will also serve to understand the greatness of the person and the Orthodox community as well as the overarching global vision experienced throughout the centuries in Christ.

Basic compulsory literature: Joanis Fundulis, Liturgjika 1 - Hyrje në adhurimin hyjnor, përkth. Asti Bakallbashi (hierodhjakon), dispencë, Durrës: Akademia Teologjike "Ngjallja e Krishtit", 2005 (origjinali në gr. Thesaloniki: P. Purnara, 1995). R. F. Taft, The Byzantine Rite :A short History, Collegeville, MN 1992 = trad. italiana Storia sintetica del rito bizantino, Roma 1999. Dr. Georgios An. Keselopoulos, " General characteristics of the evolution of Orthodox Worship: A Liturgical, Historical and Theological Approach". Methodology of Education (Dr. Konstantinos Dovolis) This is the main introductory course in Research Methodology and specifically in the quantitative and qualitative approaches of Educational Research. During the course, students will gain introductory knowledge about research process, the structure of scientific work and the bibliographic search of scientific research. They will learn and be able to understand basic facts about education and social research. They will acquire the ability to study and judge research data from the field of education through the knowledge they get about sampling methods and research data collection methods. They will use the aforementioned knowledge in order to evaluate the results and conclusions of a scientific study, to compare results from various surveys and to develop thinking on issues related to social and moral responsibilities in the field of educational research. Basic compulsory literature: Basic compulsory literature: Nicholas Walliman, Research Methods: The Basics: 2nd edition. ISBN13 9781138693999, Taylor & Francis Ltd, London Uk, 2017 P. Pandey M. M. Pandey: Research Methodology: Tools and Techniques. ISBN 978606-93502-7-0, Bridge Center, Buzau, Romania, 2015 Hagiology (Msc. Thodhori Qesko) In this course, students will be taught about the role and the diachronic activity of the most prominent authors of hagiological texts. The module begins with the introduction of concepts and terms of Hagiology as a scientific discipline, its place in religious sciences and other human sciences close to it. The following are the sources and forms of hagiology for the period of Late Antiquity and Byzantine Medieval. The most important authors of hagiological texts and main stations of the evolution of hagiology during the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine period are mentioned. Then, the life and works of the protagonists of the hagiological texts are treated and analyzed from a religious point of view as well as the respective source material collections 42

are examined. It examines the consolidating way and process of sanctifying their saints and their relics, as well as studying contemporary and canonical orthodox history and acts of the procedure for the recognition and revelation of the new saints. All of these are concretized through the study of the saints of our country during different historical periods. Basic compulsory literature: Κέσκος, Θοδωρής. Άγιοι της Ορθοδόξου Αυτοκέφαλου Εκκλησίας της Αλβανίας (Shenjtorë të Kishës Orthodhokse Autoqefale të Shqipërisë), Θεσσαλονίκη: Εκδόσεις Μπαρμπουνάκη, 2018. Τσάμης, Δημήτρης. Αγιολογία της Ορθοδόξης Εκκλησίας (Hagjiologjia e Kishës Orthodhokse), Θεσσαλονίκη: Εκδόσεις ΠΟΥΡΝΑΡΑ, 22003. Informatics II (Lecturer from KU Logos) The student acquires the first knowledge in creating and processing databases. Using Microsoft Access the student learns to implement databases in solving practical problems. The course also provides complete knowledge on Access databases such as creating Tables and links between them, Queries, Forms, Reports and using Macrove. Through practical exercises the student manages to create complete database applications for solving real problems. Basic compulsory literature: MacDonald, Metthew. Access 2007. O`Reilly Media; Viescas, John. 2007. Access 2007 Inside Out. Ëashington. Microsoft Press. English Language II (Lecturer from KU Logos) The course contains and aims to provide a wide variety of practice activities to enhance communication. The type of activities and exercises increase in difficulty and complexity unit by unit until, towards the end, students are tackling tasks and enable learning proficiency concerning grammar, vocabulary, linguistic and communicative activities. The course aims at developing English language learning and communication through the presentation of literary texts on varied, interesting topics and at the same time it helps students make approaches of similar linguistic phenomena in their language too.Through various

topics and communicative

activities, students develop intercultural competence. Basic compulsory literature: English Unlimited – Upper Intermediate Coursebook, David Rea & Theresa Clementson with Alex Tiibury& Leslie Anne Hendra, Cambridge University Press, 3 rd printing 2012. ISBN 978-0-521-73991-7 Audio CD-s . (Downloadable Audio) English Unlimited – Upper Intermediate Workbook, Maggie Baigent and Nick Robinson, Cambridge University Press, 5th printing 2014. ISBN-13: 978-0521-16971-4

Greek Language II (Lecturer from KU Logos) By the end of this course, students will develop a basic foundation in the following language learning skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. They will have acquired the communicative skills that possess a basic user of Greek (A1) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: 

Listening: They will be able to understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning themselves, their family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly

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Reading: They will be able to understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.

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Writing: They will be able to write a short, simple postcard and to fill in forms with personal details, i.e. name, nationality, address.

Year II-Semester I Studies on Old Testament texts (Dr. Porfyrios Ntalianis) In this subject the student will acquire some basic knowledge of Old Testament texts and methods of interpretation. The module begins with the place occupied by the Old Testament as part of the Scripture and in the life of the Church. Also we give a short history of bible interpretation. It will continuously acquaint the student with the premises for recognizing and analyzing the texts of this Testament. Next, the theories and methods of interpreting the scripture and summary of texts will continue. The book of Jonah is used parallel as a general guide. It will help the student in acquiring basic knowledge of interpreting texts in a theological point of view. The student will also apply methods to different texts of the Old Testament.

Basic compulsory literature: Doikos, Dh. Hyje në Dhiatën e Vjetër (4 vëll.), Selanik, 1975. Kalantzakis S., Hyrje në dhiten e Vjetër. Selanik, Pournaras, 2006. Theology of Worship I (Dr. Georgios Keselopoulos) The course aims to give students theoretical and practical knowledge on the Theology of worship and activity of the Orthodox Church in general, with emphasis on Albania. The module begins with the examination of terminology, the object of study and the place occupied in religious science, its resources. The main aim of the Theology of Worship is to interpret the concept of mystery in the Christian tradition. The course will be based on the analysis of the main patristic works, which interpreted worship. The mysteries (sacraments) of the Church will be analyzed, examining their ritual and theological aspects, with the main emphasis on the Divine Liturgy as well as on the mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation. The texts of the interpretation of worship, because they were written at a certain time, will be approached based on both the context of each text, while at the same time attempting to identify their timeless message. Basic compulsory literature: ΓΕΡΜΑΝΌΥ, Ἐκκλ. Ἱστ A-Β = Γερμανού πατριάρχου Κωνσταντινουπόλεως του Α΄ (†733 περίπου), Ἐκκλησιαστικὴ Ἱστορία καὶ Μυστικὴ Θεωρία = BORGIA, S. Germano = MEYENDORFF, St. Germanus. ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΥ, Ἐκκλ. Ἱστ Γ = Γερμανού πατριάρχου Κωνσταντινουπόλεως του Α΄ (†733 περίπου), Ἐκκλησιαστικὴ Ἱστορία καὶ Μυστικὴ Θεωρία = PG 98, 383-454. ΓΚΟΓΚΟΛ, Στοχασμοὶ = Νικολάι Βασίλιεβιτς Γκόγκολ (1809-1852), Στοχασμοὶ στὴ θεία Λειτουργία, μία ἑρμηνευτικὴ ὁδοιπορία στὴν τελετουργία τῆς θείας Εὐχαριστίας ὅπως γίνεται στὴν ἀνατολικὴ Ὀρθόδοξη Ἐκκλησία, (μετάφραση από τα ρωσικά) Ὠροπὸς Ἀττικῆς 20075. ΚΑΒΑΣΙΛΑ, Θεία Λειτουργία = Ἁγίου Νικολάου Καβάσιλα τοῦ Χαμαετοῦ († μεταξύ 1392-1397), Ἑρμηνεία τῆς θείας Λειτουργίας ή Εἰς τὴν θείαν λειτουργίαν, ΕἰσαγωγήΚείμενον-Μετάφρασις-Σχόλια, Π. Κ. ΧΡΗΣΤΟΥ, Θεσσαλονίκη 1979. ΚΑΒΑΣΙΛΑ, Ἐν Χριστῷ Ζωή = Ἁγίου Νικολάου Καβάσιλα τοῦ Χαμαετοῦ († μεταξύ 13921397), Περὶ τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ζωῆς, Εἰσαγωγή – Κείμενο – Μετάφραση – Σχόλια Εὑρετήρια, Ἱερόν Ἡσυχαστήριον Εὐαγγελιστὴς Ἰωάννης ὁ Θεολόγος, Σουρωτὴ Θεσσαλονίκης 2004. ΚΕΣΕΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ, "Λειτουργία" = Γεώργιος Αν. Κεσελόπουλος, "Η θεία Λειτουργία ως έργο και προσφορά του Θεού και του λαού του Θεού", στην Επιστημονική Επετηρίδα Θεολογικής Σχολής Α.Π.Θ. τμήμα Θεολογίας Νέα Σειρά 17 (2007-2008) σ. 55-64. ΚΕΣΕΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ, Πρόθεση Α΄, Β΄= Γεώργιος Αν. Κεσελόπουλος, Η Πρόθεση, μελέτη Λειτουργική, ιστορική - θεολογική, τ. Α΄ τ. Β΄, Λευκωσία 2018.

ΜΑΤΣΟΥΚΑ, Δογματική Α,Β,Γ = Νίκου Ἀ, Ματσούκα, Δογματικὴ καὶ Συμβολικὴ Θεολογία Α, Β, Γ, Ἔκθεση τῆς ὀρθόδοξης πίστης σὲ ἀντιπαράθεση μὲ τὴ δυτικὴ χριστιανοσύνη, Θεσσαλονική Β1988. ΣΥΜΕΩΝ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ, Λειτουργία = Ἁγίου Συμεών Ἀρχιεπισκόπου Θεσσαλονίκης († 1429), Περὶ τῆς ἱερᾶς λειτουργίας, Εἰσαγωγή-Κείμενο-Μετάφραση-Σχόλια, Ἰ. Μ. ΦΟΥΝΤΟΥΛΗΣ, στον τόμο Ἡ Θεία Εὐχαριστία (Εἰσηγήσεις, Πορίσματα Ἱερατικοῦ Συνεδρίου τῆς Ἱερᾶς Μητροπόλεως Δράμας) Δράμα 2003. ΣΥΜΕΩΝ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ, Ναός = Συμεών Ἀρχιεπισκόπου Θεσσαλονίκης († 1429), Ἑρμηνεία περὶ τοῦ θείου ναοῦ = PG 155:697-705. ΦΟΥΝΤΟΥΛΗ, Λειτουργική Α΄ = Ιωάννου Μ. Φουντούλη, Λειτουργική Α΄, Εισαγωγή στη θεία Λατρεία, Θεσσαλονίκη 1993. BORGIA, S. Germano = N. Borgia, Il commentario liturgico di S. Germano patriarca costantinopolitano e la versione latina di Anastasio bibliotecario (Studi liturgici I) Grottaferrata 1912. (estratto dal “Roma e l’ Οriente”). MEYENDORFF, St. Germanus. = Paul Meyendorff, St Germanus of Constantinople on the Divine Liturgy, The Greek Text with Translation, Introduction and Commentary by Paul Meyendorff, Crestwood, N.Y. 1984. Studies of the great Christian authors (Prof. Jeffrey Macdonald/Dr. Nathan Hoppe) The course is a survey of the major Christian writers of the 4 th to 7th centuries including two later Eastern Fathers of the 11th and 14th centuries who are significant for the Orthodox Church. The course introduces the student to the lives, context and writings of these authors. The student will gain a familiarity with the authors and their works. The student will gain understanding of the significance of their works within their historical context as well as appreciating their importance for Christian religious ideas and practice today. Basic compulsory literature: Macdonald, Jeffrey. Fathers of the Church with selected writings. Shen Vlash 2019. Christian Education (Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos-Visitor) The main purpose of the course is to help future theologians prepare for Christian catechism, education, and pedagogy. A basic guide in this effort will be the classic text of the patristic tradition, the Baptismal - Mystagogical Catechism of the Cyril Bishop of Jerusalem. In the analysis and interpretation of the text from a pedagogical point of view, we will use the book The Catechesis of Cyril of Jerusalem, a psycho-pedagogical approach written by the Professor of Christian Pedagogy, Christos Vassilopoulos. The aim of this course is to enable students to distinguish between what is contextual and what is timeless in these occupations, and how can tradition be used dynamically in the present to build a healthy future. Finally, 46

students will be expected to be familiar with modern teaching methods and techniques as well as course design. Basic compulsory literature: Βασιλόπουλου Χρήστου, Οι κατηχήσεις του Κυρίλλου Ιεροσολύμων, ψυχοπαιδαγωγική προσέγγιση, Θεσσαλονίκη 1992. Κυρίλλου Ιεροσολύμων, Κατηχήσεις, εισαγωγή -κείμενο-μετάφραση-σχόλια-πίνακες, Καρέας 1999. Τσιρέβελου Νικολάου, Χριστιανική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση από τη θεωρία στην πράξη. Θεολογία-Επικοινωνία-Τεχνικές Διδασκαλίας (υπό έκδοση). The Introduction to Philosophy (Prof. Assc. Dr. Dion Tushi) At the end of the lecturing and seminar’s cycle, the students should: Achieve basic knowledge about philosophical concepts, along with different aspects, discussions, cases, about the 20th century’s schools of philosophy. Analyze different thesis, along with their points of view and important topics discussed by the philosophers of the 20th century. Be able to practically hold a philosophical debate. Present fully and correctly different dissertations regarding philosophical topics. Achieve a new way of perception and treatment regarding different philosophical thesis, along with their cases and issues. This, in order to help the students prepare for further studies after their Bachelor’s degree. Basic compulsory literature: GJERGJI PENDAVINJI: cikël leksionesh “Hyrje në Filozofi” ZHAN PJER VERNANT: “Origjina e mendimit grek” Shtëpia botuese Dituria ZHANË HERSH: “Habia Filozofike”, Shtëpia botuese Dituria, 1981, 1993. Pjesë të zgjedhura nga filozofia botërore, Pjesa I, II, Tiranë 1974 The position of woman in Orthodox Church (Msc. Violeta Plepi) This course aims to examine the position of women in the Orthodox Church. The course also aims to analyze the contribution of female presence through its various roles in the Orthodox Church, particularly in the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania. Particular importance will be given to student awareness on gender equality issues. The Orthodox Church maintains that, both in the ontological and the salvation aspects, women and men are equal, but this does not happen in everyday practice. The topics discussed seek to find out why this is happening and how balance can be regained. At the end of the course, students will be able to critically address the position of women in the church.

Basic compulsory literature: Κούκουρα Δ., Η θέση της γυναίκας στην Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία και άλλα μελετήματα οικουμενικού προβληματισμού, Θεσσαλονίκη: Κορνηλία Σφακιανάκη, 2005. Plepi, Violeta. Η θέση της γυναίκας στη σύγχρονη Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία της Αλβανίας. Πραγματικότητα κσι προοπτικές. (Μεταπτυχιακή εργασία), Θεσσαλονίκη, 2009. Λαρίου – Δρεττάκη, Μαρια. Η γυναίκα στην Καινή Διαθήκη, Επτάλοφος: Αθήνα 2005 Λυμούρης Γεννάδιος (εκδ.), Η θέσις της γυναικός εν τη Ορθοδόξω Εκκλησία και τα περί χειροτονίας των γυναικών, Κατερίνη: Τέρτιος, 1994. Interpretation of Biblical Texts (Dr. Aikaterini Lalagianni-Visitor) The study of the New Testament and especially of the Gospels is the solid basis for the study of Christianity. Students will approach historically, culturally and interpretively the gospel of John, who was an eyewitness and beholder to the events, to study the person, and the Lord's teaching with the ultimate goal of understanding the plan of divine economy and salvation. The cuts will be studied on the basis of traditional historical-critical paternal interpretation, but also with modern scientific methods. Students will be invited to properly handle theological terms of John’s literature, to use theological-interpretive criteria in the meaningsignaling of biblical events to understand and bring to the present the messages of the inspired text to finally discover the Bible as a meeting place of God and man and personal resurrection. The main goal is to delve into the timeless value of the gospel messages and the employment of them in the life of the church. Basic compulsory literature: 1. Despoti S. 2014, Essays on According to Ioannis: Poetry and Theology Epimeter: Pedagogical-Pastoral applications of evangelical cuts, Athens 2. Despoti S. Interpretation of the New Testament "Open Academic Courses at the University of Athens 2015 http://opencourses.uoa.gr/courses/SOCTHEOL105/ 3. Karakoli Chr. 1996, The theological significance of miracles in according to John Gospel, Doctoral dissertation submitted to the Department of Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki I, Thessaloniki 4. Skiadaresi Io. 2013, John’s Literature, Vanias publications Readings of the Apostolic Fathers (Dr. Nathan Hoppe) This course will focus on the close reading of patristic texts from the second century. Students will develop the ability to study and interpret patristic texts for themselves they will learn principles of hermeneutics allowing them to understand historical context, literary style, and genre. Through practice students will gain confidence in their ability to interpret patristic writings and understand their 48

significance for the life of the church in the 21 st century. Prerequisites for the course are Church History I and Patristic I which will provide the necessary historical background and context for the reading of these primary sources. Basic compulsory literature: Albanian translation of all assigned texts will be provided to students. There is currently no published source for these texts in Albanian. Rudolph, Kurt. Gnosticism, Anchor Bible Dictionary, vol 2, pp. 1033-1040 Greek Language III (Lecturer from KU Logos) By the end of this course, students will have acquired the communicative skills that possess a basic user of Greek (A2) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Also, for semester III & IV the course will focus on learning theological terminology in Greek. The students will start learning some basic theological terms in Greek and also to learn how to read and comment ecclesiastical texts, like prayers and hymns. The students will have supplementary work every week on this aspect. 

Listening: They will be able to understand phrases and the highest frequency

vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). They will be able to catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. 

Reading: They will be able to read very short, simple texts. They will be able

to find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and to understand short simple personal letters. 

Speaking: They will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks

requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities and to handle very short social exchanges. They will be able to use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions, educational background and jobs. 

Writing: They will be able to write short, simple notes and messages and very

simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

Year II-Semester II Intorduction to the Ethics (Msc. Thoma Çomëni) In this course students will be informed about some basic concepts of Ethics, which is one of the important parts of scientific study. The module starts by analyzing the term Ethics and other terms that are directly or indirectly related to it. It continues with the analysis of the existence of ethical issues. It also sets out the methodology that socializes the study of ethical phenomena. The dimension of science and also the connection with other sciences such as Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Theology, Ethnology, etc. do not stand out from the attention. In the second group of topics are placed topics, which are related to the basic principles of Ethics. Thus, principles such as egocentrism and sociality, autonomy and heteronomy are analyzed. The series of topics closes with the ontological, eschatological, utilitarian character, etc. of Ethics. Legal, canonical and divine codes do not remain out of focus. The main purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand and delve into the features of Ethics and to place these in the face of various social phenomena. Thus, the course module offers students a wealth of ethical concepts, which create the foundation for further continuity in the study and ethical analysis of social phenomena. Basic compulsory literature: Μαντζαρίδης, Γεώργιος, Χριστιανική Ηθική Ι’, εκδ. Ι.Μ.Μ. Βατοπαιδίου Άγιον Όρος 2015. (Note: Translated into Albanian for teaching needs). Systematic Studies in Theology I (Dr. Stephanos Athanasiou-Visitor) A basic point of this course is to train students to develop their critical thinking and to use the materials in a profound manner and with an essential and contentbased approach. With the emphasis on the method of recognition, the historical significance, the diversity of the theological statements of the historical tradition and the vivid evidence of the content of faith within the charismatic framework. To present systematically and objectively, one cannot ignore the benefits, the life and the journey of a community that has experienced and has created a way of life, a

tradition, a morality, which is at the same time a major civilization. The subject, "Systematic Studies of Theology II" through systematic methodology, aims to demonstrate in a convincing way a careful dogmatics and historical-dogmatics research that provides the student with knowledge of the topics: Theology, Triadology, Christology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology. Based on the topics to be addressed, the subject aims at the theoretical and practical formation in a deeper content of the spirituality of Orthodoxy. Basic compulsory literature: Nikou Matsouka, Δογματική και Συμβολική Θεολογία Γ, Ανακεφαλαίωση και Αγαθοτοπία, Έκθεση του οικουμενικού χαρακτήρα της χριστιανικής διδασκαλίας, P. Pournara, Thessaloniki 1999. The History of the Orthodox Church in Albania (Msc. Atë Emanuel Lusha) The subject of Orthodox Church History in Albania gives us the opportunity to study the spread of Orthodox Christian faith in Albania since its birth, how it could be embraced by the local population in the first three centuries of persecution, how could this belief transform the spiritual life of the population and what is the influence of Orthodox faith on the cultural and artistic aspect of the people. The course aims to explore coexistence and problems between the Orthodox community and other Christian and non-Christian communities, but also to provide a historic journey of Orthodox faith in Albania from the birth of Christianity to the present day. Basic compulsory literature: 1) Kryepeshkopi i Tiranës, Durrësit dhe gjithë Shqipërisë Anastasi ,Ringritja e Kishës Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, (1991-2012), Kisha Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, Tiranë 2015. 2) 2000 vjet art dhe kulturë kishtare në Shqipëri, simpozium: Botim i Kishës Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, Tiranë 2003. 3) Gjon Berisha, Arbëroret ndërmjet kishës perëndimore dhe asaj lindore gjatë shek.XI-XV, Prishtinë 2015. History of Religions I (Dr. Georgios Gaitanos) The subject of history of religions is to present the religions of the world according to the theoretical fundamentals of the science of study of religion. The students will learn about the terminology, the teaching and the most important historical facts of 9 basic religious categories: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Chinese religion, Japanese religion, New Religions, Religions of the traditional people. In this semester the students will study the monotheistic religions 51

of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The course deals with three main monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam and their traditions. Encouraging critical thinking, the aim is to examine the historical and cultural framework, the differences between the three monotheistic religions, the difference between the comparative views between monotheistic religions, the appreciation of religious traditions and the influence each has exercised on the evolution of humanity. The subject also combines specific topics (Holy Scriptures, ritual, ethics) being dealt mainly within the framework of their historic development. Basic compulsory literature: Gaitanos, Georgios. Fetë e botës, Tirana, 2020. The Ecumenical Christian Movement (MSc Dhimitёr Qosja) The subject of Ecumenical Christian Movement, the discipline of elective formation, explores the study of the genesis of this Movement historically. Students will learn how to use and critically see the ecumenical movement in the Christian world. The course aims to explore the historical and social context of Ecumenical Christianity and the stimulating factors, intertwining the viewpoint of Christianity, the approach and the contribution of Orthodoxy in this movement with historical analysis. Specific topics related to the term "oikumene", the membership of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania in the Christian Organizations, and methods of co-operation will be discussed. These topics will enable students to understand how important it can be to study the topic at present to assess and understand the role and necessity of inter-Christian and interfaith dialogue in the world and especially in Albania. Basic compulsory literature: Nikou Matsouka, ΟικουμενικήΚίνηση- Ιστορία, Θεολογία, P. Pournara, Thessaloniki 1996. Stylianos X. Tsompanidis, H Συμβολή της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας και Θεολογίας στο Παγκόσμιο Συμβούλιο Εκκλησιών, P. Pournara, Thessaloniki 2008. Organization of pedagogical activities (Msc Blerta Baba) In this subject the student will be able to recognize the basic concepts on the material, to distinguish the performance of the organization of activities and the characteristics of ages 6-17 years. It will be able to organize pedagogical activities and Orthodox catechism based hours according to multiple intelligences on topics 52

that are needed. It will also inspire children and young people to live up to God’s principles by cultivating high human values in order to be able to cope with the various challenges of life. Basic compulsory literature: Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, NE BESOJME, TIRANË 2012 Theology of Liturgy II (Dr. Georgios Keselopoulos) The purpose of the course is to enable students to come into direct contact with one of the most important theological sources of Worship, ie. the text of “The Life in Christ” by Nicholas Cabasilas. The text is provided by a translation of the original in Old Greek, with parallel comments from the professor. Whenever possible, the text will be compared to parallel liturgical tradition. Basic compulsory literature: ΚΑΒΑΣΙΛΑ, Ἐν Χριστῷ Ζωή = Νικολάου Καβάσιλα του Χαμαετού († μεταξύ 1392-1397), Περὶ τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ζωῆς, Εἰσαγωγή – Κείμενο – Μετάφραση – Σχόλια - Εὑρετήρια, Ἱερον Ἡσυχαστήριον Εύαγγελιστὴς Ἰωάννης ὁ Θεολόγος, Σουρωτὴ Θεσσαλονίκης 2004. ΚΕΣΕΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ, Πρόθεση = ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΑΝ. ΚΕΣΕΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ, Η Πρόθεση, μελέτη Λειτουργική, ιστορική - θεολογική, τ. Α΄ τ. Β΄, Λευκωσία 2018 Christian Cultural Heritage in Albania (Msc. Thoma Shkira) This course aims to familiarize students with Christian cultural heritage in Albania. This goal is realized into the classroom through the thorough knowledge of the objects of Christian heritage by the students. They will be acquainted with the material and non-material spiritual Christian heritage, legislation and its conservation criteria. These lessons will enable students to distinguish cultural heritage objects and classify them as a national heritage. This course encourages their appreciation to cultivate, protect and promote the Christian cultural heritage of our country. Basic compulsory literature: Arqile Bërxholi, Vladimir Tavanxhi, Hyrje në Gjeografinë e Trashëgimisë Natyrore dhe Kulturore, Tiranë: “Julvin 2”, 2012. Art dhe Trashëgimi: Trashëgimia Ortodokse në Shqipëri. Tiranë: 2017. Emin Riza, Mbrojtja dhe restaurimi i monumenteve në Shqipëri, Tiranë: Dituria, 1997. Meksi, Aleksandër. Arkitektura e kishave në Shqipëri, shek. VII-XV, Tiranë: Uegen, 2004.

Greek Language IV (Lecturer from KU Logos) By the end of this course, students will have acquired the communicative skills that possess a basic user of Greek (A2) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Also, for semester III & IV the course will focus on learning theological terminology in Greek. The students will start learning some basic theological terms in Greek and also to learn how to read and comment ecclesiastical texts, like prayers and hymns. The students will have supplementary work every week on this aspect. 

Listening: They will be able to understand phrases and the highest frequency

Reading: They will be able to read very short, simple texts. They will be able

to find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and to understand short simple personal letters. 

Speaking: They will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks

Writing: They will be able to write short, simple notes and messages and very

simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something. Basic compulsory literature: Καρακύργιου, M., & B. Παναγιωτίδου. 2014. ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά. Επίπεδο Α1 για εφήβους και ενηλίκους. Βασικός χρήστης. Θεσσαλονίκη: Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων, Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας. Κατσιμαλή Γ., Δ. Παπαδοπούλου, Ευ. Θωμαδάκη, Ευ. Βασιλάκη, & Μ. Αντωνίου. 2003. Κλειδιά της Ελληνικής Γραμματικής. Ρέθυμνο: Ε.ΔΙΑ.Μ.ΜΕ.

Year III-Semester I Systematic Studies in Theology II (Dr. Stephanos Athanasiou-Visitor) The subject of "Systematic Studies in Theology II" explores systematically the fundamental theology, responding to human prudence in understanding the faith with reference to divine revelation. This revelation also constitutes the subject of the 54

study of theology in this course. Stressing the path of recognizing the general principles and doctrines that form the way in which the life of the ecclesiastical organism is made, tends to shed light on the formulation of language according to the events, the spiritual climate and the living space of the community. Despite analyzing the past, it tends to change the present and maintain the prospect of responding to the researcher's interest. In the systematic analysis, the condition for deeper knowledge and the presentation of the treasures of Orthodox in Dialog with the “Western” theological currents Theological. Based on this, it is possible to clarify its notions and terms, by presenting synoptically and profoundly the image of Orthodoxy in Dialog with the Western theological currents. Basic compulsory literature: Nikou Matsouka, Δογματική και Συμβολική Θεολογία A’, (Εισαγωγή στη Θεολογική γνωσιολογία), P. Pournara, Thessaloniki 1994. Nikou Matsouka, Δογματική και Συμβολική Θεολογία Β, (Έκθεση της ορθόδοξης πίστης σε αντιπαράθεση με τη δυτική χριστιανοσύνη), P. Pournara, Thessaloniki 1999, Nikou Matsouka, Οικουμενική κίνηση, Kiriakidis, Thessaloniki 2017, (Chapter E). Vladimir Lossky, Orthodox Theology, an introduction, St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, Crestwood, NY 10707, 1989. Canon Law (Msc. Vlash Plepi) Three are the basic columns of theology and theological studies of the Church. The primary and fundamental column is that of the liturgical - Divine Thanksgiving and Worship Assisted Hierarchically from the Column of Bible Studies - Patristic and Dogmatic and the Column of Canon Law and the Pastoral Service of Peoples The subject "Canon Law" includes study and research of the canonical and canonological texts of the Church of the last two millennia, such as Canon genesis and Canonization (Millennium) and Canonology (Millennium II). The subject of the subject explores the possibility of researching and studying Canonical Resources in relation to ChurchCanonian, Historical and Contemporary Issues and, above all, highlighting the pastoral aspects of the Church in the barking of peoples. Finally, students will be acquainted with Holy Canons, which constitute theology interpretation of the practical space of church life, their functioning within the Church, and the way of organizing, directing, and administering the Church.

Basic compulsory literature: Papathomas, Grigorios (Archim.). Le Corpus Canonum de l’Église (1er-9e siècles). Le texte des Saints Canons ecclésiaux, Thessalonique-Katérini, éd. Épektasis (coll. Bibliothèque nomocanonique, nr. 30), 2015. (dygjuhësh: në greqisht dhe frëngjisht e shoqëruar me përkthim në shqip nga pedagogu i lëndës). Αγαπίου Ιερομονάχου – Νικοδήμου μοναχού. Πηδάλιον Αθήνα 1993 / The Rudder of the Orthodox Catholic Church, Chicago 11957 dhe New York 21983. Φειδάς, Βλάσιος. Ο θεσμός της Πενταρχίας των Πατριαρχών, v. Ι, II, Αθήναι 1969. Statuti i Kishës Orthodhokse Autoqefale të Shqipërisë 2006. Christian Art & Archeology (Assoc. Prof. Glykeria Chatzouli-Visitor) This course aims to introduce students with Christian art and archeology. During the learning process, issues related to basic principles and tasks of art and archeology will be discussed and knowledge on the topography of ecclesiastical monuments will be provided. The module begins with the Christian art and the early Christian archeology and examines the three components of ecclesiastical art applied to the early churches. Also, the module includes knowledge on the symbols, theme and character of the ecclesiastical art; the morphology of building temples and the acquiatance of iconographic typological evolution, including the iconographic schools of Byzantine art periods and the completion of the iconographic program. In addition, students are acquainted with ecclesiastical art and archeology, through examples of the post-communist ecclesiastical art in and out of our country; with painters representing iconographic ateliers. As part of the subject, visits will be made to cult objects, cultural monuments, archaeological sites and museums. Basic compulsory literature: Γεωργίου Β. Αντουράκη, Χριστιανική Αρχαιολογία και Επιγραφική, Αθήνα: 1993. Γεωργίου Β. Αντουράκη, Χριστιανική Ζωγραφική, Αθήνα: 1993. Ιωάννα Στούφη-Πουλημένου, Χριστιανική και βυζαντινή αρχαιολογία και τέχνη, Αθήνα: ΠΑΡΡΗΣΙΑ, 2011. Aleksandër Meksi. Arkitektura e kishave në Shqipëri : shek. VII-XV. Tiranë : Uegen, 2004. Pirro Thomo, Kishat Pasbizantine në Shqipërinë e jugut. Tiranë: Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, 1998. Social Christian Care (Msc. Thoma Çomëni) In this course, students will be taught about the role and activity of Christian social care. Initially, topics related to social care science are analyzed and then extended to practical topics of daily life and activity of the Christian community in 56

the parish and reaching the social and spiritual activity of the whole church. Worshipful life and scientific methods used for a more effective result in strengthening spiritual and social conscience. Man's relationship with man within everyday life and coping with the problems highlighted today and alternatives to fighting them. There are references and in the texts of the great ecclesiastical personalities, who with the power of their word, thought, and action brought solutions within the society they lived. Literatura bazë e detyrueshme: Σταυρόπουλου, Αλεξάνδρου, Επιστήμη και τέχνη της Ποιμαντικής, εκδ. Αρμός, Αθήνα 1997. Καλιακμάνη, Βασιλείου Ι., Μεθοδολιγικά πρότερα της ποιμαντικής, εκδ. Μυγδονία, Θεσσαλονήκη 2000. Κεσελόπουλος, Ανέστης Γ., Προτάσεις Ποιμαντικής Θεολογίας, εκδ. Π. Πουρναρά, Θεσσαλονίκη 2009. Th Καλιακμάνη, Βασιλείου Ι., Μεθοδολιγικά πρότερα της ποιμαντικής II’, εκδ. Μυγδονία, Θεσσαλονήκη 2005. Ecclesiastical Celebration Calendar (Msc. Hirësi Asti) The course aims to give to the students the theoretical and practical knowledge of the celebrations that the Orthodox Church in general develops, but also specifically in Albania. The variety of Christian celebrations, history, meaning and interpretation are related to personal experience. The module begins with the treatment of terminology, the object of study and the place occupied in religious science, its purpose and its resources. The fanciful man, referring to historical events filled with experience, love, faith, sacrifice, joy, hope, divine-human, creates a festive/celebration program in time and place and society, expressed in varied ways and forms continuing for centuries. The past is experienced as present and future as a foretaste of the future, thus entering into a never-ending celebration, at an everlasting celebration. This Christian celebratory program is featured on the ecclesiastical calendar with moving and stationary annual holiday cycles, with weekly and daily cycles. Basic compulsory literature: - Fundulis Joanis, Liturgjika 1 - Hyrje në adhurimin hyjnor, Akademia Teologjike "Ngjallja e Krishtit", Durrës 2005 (gr. Φουντούλη Ιωάννης, Λειτουργική Α’ - Εισαγωγή στη θεία λατρεία, Εκδόσεις Π. Πουρναρά, Θεσσαλονίκη 1995).

- Bakallbashi, Asti (kryedhjakon), Antologji për adhurimin e krishterë orthodhoks, Akademia Teologjike "Ngjallja e Krishtit", Durrës 2008. - Hopko, Thomas (protopresviter), Besimi Orthodhoks, vëll.2, - Adhurimi, botim i Kishës Orthodhokse Autoqefale të Shqipërisë, Tiranë 1997. - Kalendari Orthodhoks i vitit......, botim i Kishës Orthodhokse Autoqefale të Shqipërisë, Tiranë. - Beduli Dhimitër, Gjuha shqipe në Kishë, botim i Kishës Orthodhokse Autoqefale të Shqipërisë, Tiranë 1997. Religious Education and Technology (Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos-Visitor) The main purpose of the course is for the students of the Faculty of Theology and Culture of University of Logos to learn and understand the relation of the use of Communication and information technology (ICT) in the Christian Education, and especially the Orthodox Church and its theology. The course is divided in two parts. The first one refers to theoretical lessons and the other to practical learning. We will use the book Communication and information technology (ICT) in the Religion Education written by the Professor of Christian Pedagogy, Vasilliki Metropoulou and the study notes of the course by Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos, entitled Christian Education and ICT’s: A new field of witness (martyria). The final aim of this course is to acquaint students with Information and Communication Technologies and also to help them to produce their digital religious material. Basic compulsory literature: Β. Μητροπούλου, Οι τεχνολογίες της Πληροφορίας και των Επικοινωνιώνστη διδακτική του Μαθήματος των Θρησκευτικών, εκδ. Ostracon Publ.. Θεσσαλονίκη 2015. N. Tsirevelos, Christian Education and ICT’s: A new field of witness (martyria). Methodology of Scientific Study (Dr. Georgios Gaitanos/Msc. Theano Kostoli) This course will teach students the basic knowledge of academic writing. The ability to write clearly and accurately is a necessary condition for students who have to prove themselves how to write for a specific topic, learning how to enter the topic, how to tie the script, how to develop it, how to close it and how they know to adhere to a scientific study platform, making references and citations needed. Studying the basic categories of academic writing, paragraph writing, developing ideas during the writing process, getting acquainted with the types and basic models of academic writing - essay, seminar, diploma work, dissertations of various degrees, exercising and acquiring them, using and documenting resources, developing critical 58

thinking, appropriate steps for introducing research work, academic writing ethics, and more are part of this module. This course will be a preparation for their diplomatic paper, which is obligatory. Basic compulsory literature: Bernet, Sylvan. Bellanka, Pat. Stubbs, Marcia. Shkrim akademik, Tiranë: Drita, 2000. Gaitanos, Georgios. Shkrim akademik, Tirana, 2020. Theory and Principles of Rhetoric (Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos-Visitor) This Subject aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the principals of Rhetoric in general, and Christian Rhetoric or Homiletics in particular. The Topic begins with the terminology, content and the importance it has in the Human and Religious Sciences. Within this science’s history and development, unfold the characteristics and diversity that it creates in various cultural and religious settings. The steps to analyzing this art of communication start from the classical period, to continue further with the Hellenistic, Roman and Judean one, until it broadens up to the Era of Christianity. It exposes the creative confrontation between the great Christian teachers and those of art and rhetorical schools, while also unfolding the rhetorical works and schemes. Further, the subject focuses in the message’s content and proclamation, in the art of communication, the relations between the communicating parties, the characteristics of the preacher and the audience, as well as the types and forms of communication. Basic Literature - Bibla, versioni Diodati i Ri, Tiranë: Shoqata Biblike Shqiptare (ABS), 2002. - Dhiata e Re, përshtatur në shqipen e sotme, përkth. Konstandin Kristoforidhi, Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, Tiranë 2005. - Kukura Dhimitra, Retorika dhe Retorika kishtare, studim ndërkohor, Akademia Teologjike "Ngjallja e Krishtit", Durrës 2017. (gr. Κούκουρα Δήμητρα, Η Ρητορική και η Εκκλησιαστική Ρητορική, Εκδόσεις Π. Πουρναρά, Θεσσαλονίκη 2006). - Fundulis Joanis, Homelitika, Akademia Teologjike "Ngjallja e Krishtit", Durrës 2017. (gr. Φουντούλη Ιωάννης, Ομιλητική, Θεσσαλονίκη 1998). - Bakallbashi Kristaq (Ep. Asti), Αρχιεπισκόπου Αλβανίας Αναστασίου Ομιλίες Χριστουγέννων και Πάσχα (1991-2011), μεταπτυχιακή εργασία, Θεσσαλονίκη 2012, fq.6-21. - Κούκουρα Δήμητρα, Η ελληνόφωνη και η λατινόφωνη ομιλητική παράδοση και το κήρυγμα του Λουθήρου, https://blogs.auth.gr/moschosg/ 26 Απριλίου 2017. - Κούκουρα Δήμητρα, Επανευαγγελισμός: μία σύνθετη ομιλητική διαδικασία, https://blogs.auth.gr/moschosg, 30 Αυγούστου 2016.

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Systematic Studies on Ethics (Msc. Thoma Çomëni) The study of this course begins with the analysis of the relationship between authority and freedom and how freedom and ethical attitudes can be developed in the face of the dogmatic determinations of the Church. He then goes on to analyze various contemporary social problems. So what are the criteria for ethical analysis of today's social phenomena, old or new. And what are the challenges of ethical attitude in the face of ecological crisis, fundamentalism, globalism. Good and evil versus each other, virtue and passion are concepts that cannot be ignored by the science of Christian Ethics. Also, the family together with the constituent elements are topics that ethics analyzes differently from sociology, psychology or other sciences, although ethics takes into account their scientific conclusions. Phenomena such as war, relations with material goods, political power, etc. cannot be left out of the attention of the course topics. And the module ends with contemporary themes, bioethical ones where the value of life and the autonomy and human dignity are at the center. Thus the subject of ethics extends its thought from the beginnings of the human being to the present day. Analyzes the principles that arise with man and that are established. This course gives the student the ability to distinguish between different social phenomena, to recognize the different ethical principles by which these phenomena are analyzed, and to understand the true value of life. Basic compulsory literature: Μαντζαρίδης, Γεώργιος, Χριστιανική Ηθική Ι’, εκδ. Ι.Μ.Μ. Βατοπαιδίου Άγιον Όρος 2015. (Note: Translated into Albanian for teaching needs). Μαντζαρίδης, Γεώργιος, Χριστιανική Ηθική ΙI’, εκδ. Π. Πουρναρά, Θεσσαλονίκη 2003. (Note: Translated into Albanian for teaching needs). The theology and practice of an Orthodox parish (Dr. Nathan Hoppe) Students will do in in-depth study of local Eucharistic communities in the ecclesiology of the Orthodox Church and learn the eight attributes that need to be fostered to cultivate healthy LECs. Students will study the historical development of LECs and ways in which they have adapted to different contexts. Students will have an increased capacity to work effectively in LECs to foster health. Basic compulsory literature: Afanasiev, Nicholas. The Church of the Holy Spirit, University of Notre Dame Press, 2009 Archbishop Anastasios, Mission in Christ Way, Holy Cross Press, Brookline, 2010 60

Corbett and Fikkert, When Helping Hurts, Moody Publishing, 2009 Danilchick, Peter. Strategic Leadership, Planning, and Management for Christians, St. Vladimir’s seminary press, 2016 Hoppe, Nathan. Fostering Local Eucharistic Communities, in preparation McIntosh, Gary L. Evaluating the Church Growth Movement, Zondervan, 2010 Schmemann, Alexander. For the Life of the World, St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2004 Scott, Anthony ed. Good and Faithful Servant: Stewardship in the Orthodox Church, St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2013 Orthodox Witness in the Modern World (At. Stefan Ritsi) This class examines the historical basis for the modern expression of Orthodox Witness, the theological and practical aspects of this witness in today’s society, and the future directions this field may take. Students will gain a basic knowledge and comprehension of past models of Orthodox witness as well the theological and biblical foundations of Orthodox witness. Students will be able to apply this knowledge towards the critical evaluation of current and historical models of witness and will be able to build a creative response to the calling of Orthodox witness in the every-changing dynamic of today’s world. Basic compulsory literature: - Donovan, Vincent. Christianity rediscovered. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 1982 - Hibert, Paul. Anthropological Insights for Missionaries. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1985 - Veronis, Luke. Misionarë, murgj dhe martirë. Tiranë: Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, n.d. - Yannoulatos, Anastasisos. Duke rizbuluar identitetin Apostolik në Kishën Orthodhokse sot. Ngjallja, August, 2003 - Yannoulatos, Anastasios. Coexistence. n.p. - Yannoulatos, Anastasios. Globalizmi Dhe Orthodhoksia. Tiranë: Kishës Orthodhokse Autoqefale Të Shqipërisë, 2004. - Yannoulatos, Anastasios. Shkrimi mbi Missionarizmin nga Kryepiskopi Anastas. n.p. Theology of the Bible (Dr. Porfyrios Ntalianis/MSc. Sister Rachel) Biblical Theology provides to the students an overview of the most important and central theological concepts that rule in the Old and New Testament. These theological concepts (such as creation, testament, election, law, sin etc.) bind tightly the two Testaments together, showing them as a whole, as the work of the one Holy Spirit. In this course the students will learn the content of the basic theological terms of the Bible, how to locate them in the texts, how to distinguish between similar ideas and how to combine them. They will also understand how a concept develops 61

through the changes of the historical situation but always remains a crucial part of the wide theological tradition of Israel and the Christian Church. Basic compulsory literature: Duplacy J. «Feja», X. Léon – Dufour, Fjalor i Teologjisë Biblike (prkth. i Marquet Odette etj.), bot. Chirico, Napoli 2005. History of Religions II (Dr. Georgios Gaitanos) The subject of history of religions is to present the religions of the world according to the theoretical fundamentals of the science of study of religion. The students will learn about the terminology, the teaching and the most important historical facts of 9 basic religious categories: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Chinese religion, Japanese religion, New Religions, Religions of the traditional people. In this semester the students will study the Eastern Religious traditions of China, Japan, Hinduism, Buddhism and some new religious movements. The course deals with four world Eastern religions, Chinese religion, Japanese Religion, Hinduism and Buddhism, and also with some old and new religious groups in Africa, Oceania and the Caribbean islands. Encouraging critical thinking, the aim is to examine the historical and cultural framework, the differences between the Eastern religions and the difference between the Western and Eastern way of mind. The subject also combines specific topics (Holy Scriptures, ritual, ethics) being dealt mainly within the framework of the historic development of these religions. Basic compulsory literature: Janullatos, Anastas. Gjurmë nga kërkimi i transhendentes: përmbledhje hulumtimesh fetarologjike, Kisha Orthodhokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë, Tiranë 2010. Gaitanos, Georgios. Fetë e botës, Tirana, 2020.

3.6 Internship The Department of Theology & Culture offers a broad range of courses, with particular emphasis on the research and study of Orthodox theology, religion and modern civilization. It also enables students to cultivate practical branches of Theology, such as Christian Education, Religious Education, Pastoral Work, and Applied Sociology of Religion and Christianity, on issues related to General Pedagogy Science, and the Science of Teaching, but also to create the necessary communication between the University, the Church and the Society. The Internship/Training Program of our department aims to provide students with work experience and to bring them into contact with potential future workplaces. The duration of the Training is three (3) months. Students can choose two out of the four sectors they wish to exercise. The Sectors are four (4): 1)

Practical Training in Sermon,

Practical Exercise of pastoral work in parishes and holy Metropolises (teaching and religious education),

Practical Exercise of Social Work in the Church (Church social institutions, NGOs, Radio station, Publish company, etc),

Research work for the department and practice in research centers and public institutions

Î¤he internship program will take place on the second semester of the third academic year; it will value 3 ECTS and will have 75 hours of total world load for each student (10 hours of collaboration with their mentor and writing a report about their progress and 65 physical hours of training). The students have to enroll in two different sectors of the Internship/training program and complete 65 hours in total of training before graduating. They will work for free and can be interns in more than two institutes regarding that those institutes are part of the sector that have chosen. Before selecting the sectors, they have to select a supervisor for their internship. The Department will appoint every academic year the supervisors for the internship program. Also, every year the Department will announce the institutes that have reached an agreement on the internship of the students. The students will present 63

themselves to the institution that will give their service with a recommendation letter handed by the Department, which will describe the role, conditions and terms of collaboration of the student with each institute. The students also have to file an analytical report in which they will describe their experience and give an analytical review of their practice. In total, a student should have 5 official documents in his/her file that will prove his/her internship (Supervisor assignment, Acceptance of Student for internship, Certificate of internship by the institutes, Analytical report of the student, Certificate of Internship††).

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4. Programs and Services for the Students The students of the Department of Theology & Culture are enjoying some valuable services and participate on several educational programs that will improve their academic and social skills. First of all, our students receive full or part scholarships for their excellent performance in school or for social criteria. This scholarship covers their fees and their residence at Shen Vlash dormitories. As we mentioned above our students will be part of the educational program “Build your career”, which as a main goal has to cultivate new skills on CV writing, job searching, social media and academic profiling. Also, our students have the opportunity to discuss several modern matters with academics during our theological seminars. Of course, they will continue the program of Bible Study that prepares them for their catechetical work every Sunday. Apart from the educational programs, there are also some personal services for our students. The institution of the academic mentor will guarantee that our students can always check their progress, solve their academic problems and discuss about their future before and after graduation. Moreover, our department has started from the previous year three official workshops: 1) Modern Greek Language, 2) Albanian Language and 3) Byzantine Music. During the next academic year, we hope to establish a workshop in English language. The Department of Theology and Culture in collaboration with the Department of Greek Language of the University College “LOGOS” established a Modern Greek Language Workshop (MGLW), which aims to: 1. prepare the students of the department who are proficient in the Modern Greek language for the language examinations, which are being held at the examination center of the “LOGOS” University College 2. help students who are beginners with the Modern Greek language to develop their written and oral skills 3. organize cultural and diverse activities related to the Greek language course 4. promote the Greek language and culture through educational and research activities, in cooperation with other domestic and foreign institutions.

Participation in the workshop is optional and is aimed at students interested in both the Greek language and Greek culture and in obtaining a Greek language proficiency certificate. MGLW focuses on teaching grammar and especially learning structures that troubles the uses of Greek as a second language, learning and expanding vocabulary, understanding text, and developing written and spoken speech, with emphasis on academic discourse. Students attending Modern Greek will be divided into two sections, depending on their level of Greek proficiency: (a) Beginner and (b) Advanced. The content and content of the seminars will be adjusted to these levels. The workshop is held in the afternoon from the beginning of the academic year and the program is developed by the responsible teacher. To facilitate the teaching task, all the opportunities offered by the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-learning platform, which also provides distance learning, will be utilized for faster learning and better education. The workshop seminars are conducted under the supervision of the Department of Greek Language, as they teach professors who are part of the teaching staff of this Department, either as permanent staff or visiting professors. Also, the cooperation of the two Departments within the workshop provides for holding joint events, workshops and seminars on the Greek language (as well as its use in the Bible, in the Divine Liturgy and in the texts of the Fathers of the Church, etc.), but also in organizing educational excursions in Greece with the main aim of contacting Greek culture and enhancing Greek learning. Also, the Department established an official workshop for the Albanian language. The goals of the workshop are: 1. Help the students of the first year to adapt to the needs of the academic writing and learn how to write and develop a scientific paper 2. Help the students of the Department to improve their language skills in general 3. Develop a special program for the foreign students that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know or struggle with the Albanian Language. The workshop is open for the students of the first year and the students that have trouble in their writing skills and especially in the academic writing.

Finally, the primary goal of the workshop of the Byzantine Music is to deepen the knowledge that students have acquired during the first year in the course “Introduction to Byzantine Music”. Having become familiar with the sounds of Byzantine Music and their theory; having also worked with the music of the Resurrection and other church music texts, students are now ready to deepen their knowledge both in the theoretical aspect of the development of this music and in the practical aspect of executing church music scores. Another purpose of this course is to form a Departmental choir to meet the church’s needs in performing sacred services and various activities that take place throughout the year. For this academic year it is intended to carry out some spiritual and socio-cultural activities for Christmas, for the celebration of the Three Hierarchs, for the beginning of the Great Lent and after the Great Passover to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Christ. Moreover, the students of the first year will be trained from the beginning of the academic year participating on an obligatory seminar about the use of library and digital sources for academic writing, from the specialized personnel of our department. The students after completing this 30-hour seminar are going to get a certificate. Every student of our Department has to participate and complete this seminar so as to graduate. From the previous academic year we established an educational service that helps the academic staff to organize its courses in an easier way and the students to participate on the learning process in an interactive way. We have started using the e-learning platform (NEO LMS)- https://theolkulogos.neolms.eu in which the lecturers can upload all their educational material and check on the progress of their students and also the students can prepare their homework and papers on-line and post their questions and receive answers on real time. It is one of the best tools worldwide in the asynchronous mode of distance learning and helps the students to explore all the courses of our bachelor program on a digital catalogue. Each student has his/her own username and password and can study online in a safe electronic environment. In addition, because of unexpected occasions that prevent the physical teaching and collaboration inside the classroom apart from the NEO LMS platform we decided to use Cisco’s Webex Meetings (https://meetingsemea9.webex.com) 67

and Zoom (https://us04web.zoom.us/) as secure tools for video call classes with our students and video conferences between our colleagues. As we presented in the previous section, our students will participate during their studies on an official internship program in which they can gain experience from every sector of the Church’s social action. Anyhow, our students gain more experience by working on the students’ magazine “Fjala” (ISSN: 2706-8609) and on a student radio show “Fjala Live” that is broadcasted every Thursday evening on the Church radio station “Ngjallja 88.5 MHz”. Also, through their student union can organize events and social actions that matter and give a positive impact to the world. Furthermore, our students are willing to volunteer on specific events of our department, as the promotion of the department in high schools or the summer school for high school students. Another part of their academic interaction is the participation on various conferences. Our students have the chance to participate on student and academic conferences every academic year and some of them to present a paper, which are published. Our department promotes research and tries to help its students to express and develop their academic and theological critical opinion via events that will open their horizons. In addition, when there is time we organize educational visits that will promote and help the achievement of our educational goals. Of course, at the end of spring our department organizes an educational excursion for its students so as to have the chance to relax just before their exams.

5. Library In implementation of Law no. 8576, dated 3.2.2000 "On libraries in the Republic of Albania"; Law no. 9616, dated 27.9.2006 "On the book in the Republic of Albania"; Law no. 10238, dated 18.02.2010 "On Amendments to Law No. 9616, dated 27.09.2006" On the Book in the Republic of Albania "; Law No.35 of 31/3/2016 "On Copyright and Related Rights"; of the General Rule of the College University "LOGOS" is drafted and approved the regulation about KU Logos Libraries. The library of "LOGOS" is intended to collect, process, store and serve the students, the academic staff, academic and administrative support of this institution and other users who are members of this library in accordance with educational requirements, their scientific and cultural background, as well as the support of the teaching process, research and other activities for which it is engaged Where "LOGOS". The library performs the following activity: a. It registers library materials and processes them according to rules that are based on international bibliographic processing standards. b. Prepares and distributes library-bibliographical information. c. Creates and maintains bibliographic wealth summary catalogs. d. It makes interlibrary loan exchanges and loans in order to meet the requirements of the members and the institution. e. Makes the cleansing of obsolete and non-circulating materials, through removal from its collection of these materials, in accordance with the financial rules. f. Make library collections available in the reading room or lend it outside. g. It creates the conditions of the members to photocopy library materials, respecting the copyright law, as well as library regulations. h. It creates conditions for the use of the library by special categories of members, persons with disabilities, etc. i. Provides printed and electronic materials and resources for all members. j. Carries out information services, especially recommending information using international data networks. k. Provides reading positions in library environments. 69

l. Cooperates on joint Albanian and international projects in the field of scientific information. m. Organizes the promotion of publications, exhibitions and other cultural activities. n. It trains students, academic staff, academic and administrative assistants in the field of using libraries, information and written documentation. o. It prepares scientific and publishing bibliographies of academic staff of "LOGOS". The library of "LOGOS" serves to affiliated persons and institutions. The library is in service from Monday to Friday throughout the courses and the hour of collaboration between the students and the professors (8.30-13.00), during the study group hour (16.00-18.00) and during a night session (19.30-21.30). Also, it is frequented throughout the year, excluding official holiday days, August and the end of the holiday season. The LOGOS library works with open funds, meaning that the user seeks the material he/she needs on his/her own. It provides and makes available to the users all the materials (printed and electronic), which serve the fulfillment of the teaching and research obligations of its members. All library collections are made available to members of the library. For periodical collections, dissertations and titles available only in one copy, reading in the hall is available and borrowing is prohibited. Library users are offered free photocopying up to 15 pages for different titles. Excluded from this service is the collection of diploma works and dissertations. Activity, fundraising and enrichment information as well as various announcements about the library are reflected on the website of KU "LOGOS" in the library's reserved space. Use of online services outside "LOGOS" may be restricted as a result of licensing agreements. Members of the library are provided with a membership card. Membership is carried out on the basis of the following documentation: a. identification document (identity card/passport); b. student card/certificate attending studies/employment attestation; c. proof from the municipal unit for the address of the residence; d. a small format picture.

Membership is done for a one-year period. To renew the card, the user must make a simple request and submit a valid identification document. In case of loss or theft of the card, the user is obliged to notify the library staff, who will issue a copy as soon as possible. Membership for students, academic staff, academic and administrative auxiliaries of "LOGOS" and the institutions of the Foundation "Spirit of Love", "Orthodox Clinic" Evangelization ", Radio Station" Resurrection "is performed free of charge. Membership for other persons and institutions shall be paid according to the Decision of the Board of Administration of "LOGOS". Students, Academic Personnel, Academic Assistant, and Administrator of "LOGOS" who are members of the library of "LOGOS" service receive in all network libraries with the same membership card. The library member is entitled to: a. Get information on library collections and collections of other libraries through traditional and electronic library tools. b. Help to search and choose information publications. c. Utilize library collections in its environments, photocopy, and borrow library materials, according to library regulations. d. To borrow material or photocopies from other libraries at home and abroad through interlibrary service. e. Each member can consult no more than three volumes at the same time. f. In cases where the user has not completed the consultation of one or more books and intends to return to consult within a maximum of three days, he may require them to be kept in storage at his disposal. A librarian should recognize and enforce the library's regulation. Access to the library is done with membership card. Books that are taken from the shelves should be left on the workbenches and not placed on the shelves by the users but by the library staff. Personal books may only be accessed if they are in the interest of library consultation and must be displayed at the entrance and exit for any necessary authorization. The library is strictly forbidden: a. residence for purposes that are not related to the study; b. access to computers designated for library personnel by unauthorized persons; 71

c. removing the label of books belonging to the library; d. smoking; e. the concern in any way of other readers, such as: loud communication, listening to music and noise; f. the introduction of food and beverages, other than bottled water; g. use of the phone; h. making notes, even with pencils, or damage to any type of library books; breaking the sheets to mark the place of reading; rubbing in the book; shredding pages of books; i. use of electronic means for purposes other than bibliographic consultation, research teaching; j. damaging in any way the software infrastructure and hardware equipment made available. Any damage that is caused within the library environment will be compensated by the damager himself. Each user must have a library card and his personal card in order to borrow material from the library. For no reason, it is not allowed to discard library materials without the responsible personnel being responsible for the process of borrowing the materials. No reader can take a book on someone else's behalf. Library materials such as: rare books, unique copies, periodicals, video cassettes, CDs, tapes, DVDs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, series, bibliographies, maps, atlases, copy materials, dissertations, unqualified materials, unlisted books as well as materials that are too much damaged, do not come out of the library. Extraction of books for a certain time to photocopies parts of them cannot be accomplished in any way without the approval of the responsible personnel. The user can withdraw from the library up to three books at the same time with up to 2 weeks from the withdrawal date. The term for borrowing university textbooks is 30 days. The Library is entitled, in special cases, to establish a shorter term of borrowing, to stop borrowing material or to request the material before expiration of the expiry date. Loan materials must be returned within the term of return. It is allowed to extend up to three times the deadline, as long as there are no requests for those library materials. The library user has the right to use books that are currently being consulted by other users; reserved books, once returned, may be kept at the 72

disposal of the user who made the reservation for a maximum of two days. Each volume shall be recorded in the personal file and signed by the member who undertakes to apply the provisions of this Regulation and not to transfer the volumes he has lent to third persons. For library members who do not respect the terms of return of borrowed materials, restrictions will be made and punishments will be used. With the expiration of the period of the book's return, a maximum of three warnings will be made within a period of seven days. The warning is made via email or phone. If even after the third warning is not made the return of library materials, then the use of the library is limited to the right to borrow books for one month, but he has the right to use the book in the reading room. In case of repeated violation of the library regulation, the user loses the right to use the library for a period of 3 months. For each student who at the end of the academic year has not paid his/her obligations to the library and is considered a debtor, then "LOGOS" will initiate the procedure for payment of the obligation and he/she loses the right to enter the next examination period. For each member of academic staff, academic and administrative assistance, the issue refers to the Ethics Council. When the reader loses or damages the material received, he is obliged to replace it, or if he is unable to substitute, is obliged to pay double the value of the material in question. This fee is determined by the responsible staff of the library in cooperation with the financial office of KU "LOGOS".

Annex I. Regulation for the thesis Introduction This regulation is about students who have a GPA 8.50 and over after the end of the second year and have passed successfully all the subjects. Then, they are obliged to write and present a thesis in order to graduate from this bachelor program. The development of diploma thesis is one of the most creative challenges of the undergraduate program. The diploma thesis offers the student the opportunity to prove that he/she has the opportunity to use the knowledge acquired during his/her studies and to complete a study on his/her own with the guidance of a supervising professor. It also provides the student with the opportunity to negotiate in depth a subject that interests him/her using a rigorous, systematic and scientific approach. The purpose of the diploma thesis should be clear and answer the following: a) b)

why it is important to consider this subject from a theoretical point of view, b) why is it interesting to investigate this subject from a practical point of view, c) what are the implications of the theoretical and practical investigation of this subject. 1. Procedure for the submission and preparation of the papers 1.1. Submission of proposals As we mentioned above, the students, who have a GPA 8.50 and over after the end of the second year, can submit a written proposal of the subject that are interested on until the end of October of every academic year to the Department of Theology & Culture. This written proposal should contain‡‡: 

The title of the thesis,

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Explanation of the importance of the subject and justification of the interest for the preparation of the thesis,

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At Annex III you may find the document for the thesis proposal.

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Description of the methodology of the collection of material and the basic methodology of the paper,

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Generic field of the subject.

1.2. Period of submission of proposals The period of submissions of proposals starts from 1 st September till 31st October of every academic year. The students form their proposals and expect the approval of the supervisor professor, who is in collaboration with the Academic Mentor of the Department. The supervisor has to be a holder of a PhD and in no case should have more than five theses to supervise on. The supervisor should file a written acceptance of the student proposal until the end of November to the Department of Theology & Culture and a final plan of the thesis. After that, the Department has to examine and approve all those proposals in an official meeting and publish a decision of assignment of the supervision of the students to the professors. The supervisor has also the right to apply for a co-supervisor, who is a holder of a Master degree, and collaborate with him/her during the supervision of the thesis. By the end of March, the supervisor professor has to file an official request for the formation of a committee that will participate on the examination of the thesis. The committee will contain three members including the supervisor professor, and anyone can participate on it. The committee is approved by the Head of the Department. The committee decides the exact date of the presentation of the thesis and has the obligation to evaluate the thesis in a sufficient time before the graduation of the students. The Department after the evaluation of the committees for each thesis has to approve their evaluation. 1.3. Period of submissions of the thesis The available time for the preparation of the thesis is 8 months and the student should file it officially on the end of June before present it publicly in front of the committee on July. The student has the right to present the thesis only if he/she has passed successfully all the courses. Extension for the preparation of the thesis may be given only by the Head of the Department for special and personal occasions.

2. General Instructions for the preparation 2.1. Basic features and conditions The research on diploma thesis must meet certain conditions and have some key features. A diploma thesis should process a subject in an original way and promote knowledge about the subject it is working on. The scientific data to be used must be valid and the methodology to be used must be based on generally accepted principles so that it can be easily and accurately checked. The scientific data that will be presented may either be information gathered by the student himself or information gathered by others through valid publications. The information collected comes mainly from books, articles, published reports, polls, censuses, archives and electronic databases. The data collected by the student come mostly from questionnaires, interviews, etc. According to the subject matter, it is the supervisor, who will determine what the appropriate approach on gathering the material is. He will also advise on the mechanism and details for collecting the data. The choice of methodology is the most important process for the elaboration of a diploma thesis. The most commonly considered methods of analysis are bibliographic research, conceptual clarifications based on scientifically substantiated theoretical approaches, interviews, archive review and study, statistical methods, and in some cases when required by the title of the subject, methods designed to develop the descriptive and exploratory nature of the subject. In addition, the text must be well written and legible. A tricky text with syntactic, grammatical and spelling mistakes, ambiguities in the performance of scientific arguments, mistaken bibliographic references and lack of structure will lead to necessary revisions. Finally, the thesis must create the conditions for future research in the subject and enrich the writer's cognitive background in order to facilitate his/her professional aspirations. 2.2. Selection of a title The title of the diploma thesis must be feasible and concrete. It is suggested that students select topics that interest them and enable them to use their knowledge and analytical skills. The choice of the subject can arise either from the lessons attended or from the discussions with the professors. The subject of the thesis work 76

should not be general or a simple exercise of practical application but should combine academic importance and practical interest. The title shouldn’t contain more than 12 words. After the first topic selection follows the step of clarifying it. Clarifying the subject requires a careful overview of relevant bibliography, the preparation of appropriate questions and the choice of methodology. 2.3. Instructions The way in which the work is written must be such as to enable the author to provide the basic points of the research with clear, concise and comprehensible arguments. Greater emphasis should be placed on the structure, syntax and grammar of the text of the thesis. The diploma thesis must have a logical order and consistency to avoid chattering and what is written to be related to the study. It is suggested to use charts and tables when helping to support the arguments that are presented. Each diploma thesis should be accompanied by a summary of 300 words in Albanian and English. The abstract will be placed at the beginning of the paper. The thesis should range between 12,000 and 15,000 words, while the extent of the Appendices may be between 3,000 and 4,500 words. The paper should be written in digital form. At this point, it should be noted that group work is not possible. As regards the writing of diploma thesis, it must be taken in consideration the structure presented below as well as the following points:         

The font used must be Times New Roman. The font size is determined as follows: Chapter title: 16pt bold Subchapter title: 14pt bold Main text: 12pt (1.5 line space) Footnotes: 10pt (1 line space) Page numbering must be continuous, placed on the bottom right and include the title page The text must be printed on white color A4 size page The diploma thesis is printed on pages A4 with left and right margins of 25mm and in 1.5 line space. When using diagrams, pictures or tables that do not come up from the results of the paper, their source must be referenced in a font Times New Roman 11pt.

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Each image, diagram or table should be commented on and referenced in the text If the reader has to be referred to an Annex, this should be reported The students should use for their bibliography and references the Chicago citation system and put their references in footnotes at the end of each page. The footnote numbering should be continuous and start from the beginning of the thesis. The bibliography is divided on Albanian and foreign. First, you have to present the Albanian and then the foreign one.

2.4. Structure of the thesis The structure of the thesis should be the following: 1. Cover page 2. Abstract (Albanian) 3. Abstract (English) 4. Table of Contents§§ 5. Preface (optional) 6. Main Part-Chapters 7. Introduction 8. Chapter 1 9. Subchapter 1.1, etc 10. Chapter 2, etc 11. Conclusion 12. Bibliography 13. Glossary (if necessary) 14. Annex (if necessary) The cover page*** has a special form and includes the name of the university, of the faculty, of the department, the title of the thesis, the name of the student, his/her registration number, the names of the supervisor and co-supervisor professors, the place and the academic year. The second page is followed by a summary in Albanian and English, which should be up to 300 words and provide the reader with good information about the goals, the approach method and the main conclusions of the paper. Then, the table of contents of the dissertation is listed. The preface (optional) is immediately followed by the main part of the work, which is divided into the introduction, the chapters and the conclusions.

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At Annex IV you may see the format for the table of contents. At Annex IV you may see the format for the cover page.

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The introduction should include a description of the problem and a summary of the approach being attempted. The introduction should briefly and succinctly list:     

the identification of the subject of the thesis (one paragraph preferably) the relevant international experience in approaching the subject (one paragraph preferably) the purpose and objectives of the thesis (one paragraph preferably) the description of the general methodology and procedure of the thesis (one or two paragraphs preferably) a summary of the chapters to be followed (one paragraph for each chapter)

It is estimated that the introduction should not exceed 2 to 5 pages. The main part of the thesis is usually developed in more chapters. When the students writes the chapters should always remember that has to:        

determine the essence of the subject, use relevant bibliography, theory, sources, methods, avoid the extent and unreasonable descriptive information (trivial) that can be found easily or is well known, use theoretical and practical examples to strengthen their arguments, avoid repeat themselves, use theories, practices, models, etc., present what they need with critical and comparative mind, create a connection between chapters, subchapters and units.

The last chapter of the thesis includes the conclusions in which there is a resume of the whole paper giving emphasis to the results of the student’s research and suggestions for further research on the topic. The conclusions should be generally short (2-3 pages). After that, it follows the bibliography, which covers only the references that were used in the thesis. So, it contains books, articles, archives, statistics, and data bases. We repeat that every reference must be cited according to the Chicago citation system. If there are any Annexes, then are listed at the end of the thesis and their titles are mentioned to the table of contents. 2.5. The supervisor and the committee The supervisor's role is to direct the student both in the selection of the subject and during the writing of the thesis, to comment, correct and improve the texts delivered to him/her by the student, to guide him/her in a possible empirical

application of research, and to propose an impartial evaluation of the diploma thesis. The role of the co-supervisor and the members of the committee in general are to comment on the structure of the thesis, to propose improvements, as well as an impartial evaluation of the thesis after its presentation by the student. 2.6. Evaluation The formal start of writing the paper is November 1 of each year, and delivery should take place within 8 months. The student should send his/her complete thesis by an e-mail to all three members of the committee and request officially for permission to present his/her thesis. Extension is granted only in exceptional cases by the Head of the Department. In the case of a positive proposal to the evaluation of the diploma thesis, the presentation will be held from 1 to 15 July, if the student has passed all his/her courses. In the case of a negative proposal to the evaluation of the diploma thesis, then the student should improve his/her thesis and send it back for re-evaluation after 4 months. In case of failure during the oral presentation, then the presentation is repeated at the next academic year. The committees for the evaluation of the diploma thesis have always three members, consisting of the supervising professor (doctorate), the co-supervisor (if any) and one or two other members (if there is or isn’t a co-supervisor). The professors, who will be members of such committee, should have some relevance to the subject that the thesis talks about. It is also possible to include as members of the committee professors belonging to other departments of the College University Logos or other Universities. For the evaluation of the thesis, the committee will follow general international rules of paper evaluation†††. 2.7. Presentation If the student gets permission from the members of the committee to present their thesis, then he/she has to print one copy of the thesis for the Secretariat of the Department and apply officially for scheduling the date of the presentation of the thesis. Every presentation will be held from 1 to 15 July of each academic year, while

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At Annex IV you may see the table for the general evaluation of the diploma thesis.

if someone applies for an extension or if he/she fails during the oral presentation, then he/she will present the thesis from 15 to 30 September. The presentation of the thesis is a public event, which means that apart from the committee an audience of professors, students, and relatives can be inside the room. The presentation lasts 15 minutes and is divided into two parts. In the first part the student presents his thesis to the committee within 15 minutes. The student has the opportunity to defend his thesis through the visualization of audiovisual material, and he/she can also share some material in the committee. In the second part, the committee members are asking questions and they expect to be answered satisfactorily. During the oral presentation the members of the committee complete the table of the general evaluation of the diploma thesis. The final grade is the average of the evaluation of the three members of the committee. After the end of the process, the supervisor professor announces the final result to the student and sends the final evaluation report with the signatures of all three members to the Secretariat of the Department. 2.8. Copies of the thesis The thesis after the final evaluation is submitted to the Secretariat of the Department in two physical copies and one copy in electronic form (CD-Rom/pdf file) for the library. The Department reserves the right to use and reproduce the diploma thesis for teaching and research purposes. The thesis that will be evaluated as excellent (8.5 and above) will be published in the digital depository of the Department with a Doi number.

II. Documents for Internship College University Logos Faculty of Human Sciences Department of Theology & Culture Supervisor Assignment Shen Vlash,……………………

To ……(Name of the Supervisor…)

We would like to inform you that you were appointed as a supervisor of the Internship/training of the student of the Department of Theology & Culture, ….(name of the student)….

Head of the Department

To College University Logos Faculty of Human Sciences Department of Theology & Culture

Acceptance of Student for Internship Institute: ……………………………… Address: …………………………………. Phone: …………………………………….

e-mail: ……………………………………..

I, the signer of this document ……(name)………… who have the position of ………………………… in this institute, declare that our institute accepts (Surname) ……………………………. (Name) ………………………………… (Father’s name) …………………. to be an intern from ……………. till …………….. The supervisor of the intern will be: (Surname) ……………………………. Phone: …………………………………….

(Name) ………………………………… e-mail: ……………………………………..

The main responsibilities of the student will be …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date …………………………….. The Supervisor of the Institute

To College University Logos Faculty of Human Sciences Department of Theology & Culture

Certificate of Internship in an Institute Institute: ……………………………… This is to certify that the student of the Department of Theology & Culture, ….(name of the student)…. has completed in total …. hours of Internship/training in our institute. This internship took place from ……………. till …………….. ….(name of the student)…. was trained in …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date …………………………….. The Supervisor of the Institute

To College University Logos Faculty of Human Sciences Department of Theology & Culture

Analytical Report of the Student (Surname) …………………

(Name) …………………… (Father’s name) ………………….

Institutes A/A

Institute

Name of the supervisor

Duration From: …………. Till: ……………… Hours: ………… From: …………. Till: ……………… Hours: ………… From: …………. Till: ……………… Hours: ………… From: …………. Till: ……………… Hours: …………

4 Hours in Total

Main responsibilities on each institute 1. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Specify the activities that you participated on: 1. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Evaluate your internship on each institute …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Additional Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Refer and evaluate the working experience …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Refer to any difficulties during the internship …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Do you have any suggestion for improvement? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

The Student

To College University Logos Faculty of Human Sciences Department of Theology & Culture

Certificate of Internship Shen Vlash,……………………

This is to certify that the student of the Department of Theology & Culture, ….(name of the student)…. has completed 55 hours of Internship/training as it is regulated by the Department of Theology & Culture.

The Supervisor Professor

III. Document for thesis proposal College University Logos Faculty of Human Sciences Department of Theology & Culture Proposal of a Final Thesis Shen Vlash, ……………………

To the Secretariat of the Department of Theology & Culture Name: Surname: Student’s code: Home Address: Phone number: e-mail:

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Supervisor Professor: Co-Supervisor: (optional) Generic field:

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1. Title of the thesis for the academic year 2020-21: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Short description of the thesis (100-150 words):

3. Explanation of the importance of the subject and justification of the interest for the preparation of the thesis (100-150 words):

4. Indicative table of contents:

5. Description of the methodology of the collection of material and the basic methodology of the paper (100-150 words):

Signature of the Student

Signature of the Supervisor

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IV. Models

College University Logos Faculty of Human Sciences Department of Theology & Culture

Name of the Student Registration Number:

title (Diploma thesis for acquiring a bachelor degree in Theology & Culture)

Supervisor Professor: Co-Supervisor Professor (If necessary):

Shen Vlash, 2020-2021 91

Table of Contents Abstract ......................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 3 Preface (optional) ......................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................................................................................... (page) Chapter 1: (title) .................................................................................................. (page) 1.1 (title of subchapter-if there is any) ...............................................................(page) 1.2 (title of subchapter-if there is any) ...............................................................(page) (and so on) Chapter 2: (title) .................................................................................................. (page) 2.1 (title of subchapter-if there is any) ...............................................................(page) 2.2 (title of subchapter-if there is any) ...............................................................(page) (and so on) Corresponding numbering if we have other chapters, subchapters or subunits Conclusions .......................................................................................................... (page) Bibliography ........................................................................................................ (page) Annex (if necessary) ............................................................................................ (page)

Table for the general evaluation of diploma thesis Category

Excellent (8.50-10)

Very Good (7.00-8.49)

Satisfactory (5.50-6.99)

Weak (4.00-5.49)

Very Weak (0.0-3.99)

Comments

1) The Development of structure and content of the thesis was accurate. 2) Î¤he arguments of the subject were developed in a well-founded, credible and logical way. 3) Understanding and rendering the basic theories and concepts of the subject 4) Sharpness and clarity as to the presentation of the basic concepts of the subject-possibility of developing substantiated original ideas and views 5) Analysis and linking of theory and practice arguments - avoiding contradictions 6) Understanding the development and final presentation of bibliographic references 7) A wide range of relevant bibliographic references

Average Grade

V. E-mails of the academic staff Permanent 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

jmacdonald553@gmail.com gaitanosg@yahoo.gr gkeselop@gmail.com dalporf@hotmail.de thomacomeni@hotmail.com annarachel.sk@gmail.com nghoppe@gmail.com

Visitors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Associate Prof. Dr. Dion Tushi Assoc. Prof. Glykeria Chatzouli Lecturer Dr. Stephanos Athanasiou Dr. Thomai Chouvarda Dr. Nikolaos Tsirevelos Dr. Aikaterini Lalagianni

diontu@gmail.com glychatz@theo.auth.gr stefanos.athanasiou@unifr.ch tchouvarda@theo.auth.gr ntsirevelos@hotmail.com klalagianni@gmail.com

Part-time 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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