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Religious studies

1072

Master of Religious Studies

2 years

120

8

Second (Master)

Humanities

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First level of higher education (bachelor's degree)

On the basis of entrance tests conducted in the form of:
• entrance exam in a foreign language; • professional entrance test conducted by the University.

The attestation is carried out openly in the form of an exam in religious studies and the defense of a qualifying thesis, and ends with the issuance of a document of the established model awarding him with a master's degree with the assignment of the qualification: Master of Religious Studies, specializing in "History of Religion and Theology" or "Philosophy of Religion and Religious Philosophy".

Apply knowledge in practical situations. To act socially responsibly and consciously. To work in an international context, taking part in international scientific and practical conferences. Communicate with representatives of other professional groups of different levels (with experts from other fields of knowledge/types of economic activity). It is logical to reason correctly, to think critically, to competently and convincingly build one's own argumentation based on basic knowledge of theories and techniques of argumentation. Identify, formulate and solve problems. Scientifically and critically interpret traditional and modern scientific concepts. To use the principles of research work in the subject field of religious studies. Scientifically and critically interpret traditional and modern religious concepts of all spheres of human existence on the border of subject areas. To analyze the main forms and trends of modern religious formation. Knowledge of the main forms and trends of modern religious formation, in particular, the emergence of new religious beliefs, movements and organizations. Carry out a comparative analysis of objects and objects of the world's religious and cultural heritage. To reveal the current trends of coexistence of different religious denominations, to forecast the prospects of their development, taking into account the peculiarities of the course of religious and political processes. Classify types and types of religious communication; analyze the media and psychological technologies used in it. Communicate to specialists and non-specialists, in particular, people who are learning their own ideas about solving problems of a religious nature in the process of professional communication. Apply the main categories, concepts, terms, classifications of religious studies for the analysis of religious processes in the world in practice. Develop proposals for solving strategic problems of a religious nature at the international and national levels. Knowledge of traditional and modern religious concepts. To determine the specificity of the ontological, epistemological and axiological aspects of religious studies. To orient oneself in the field of trends in religious life, state-confessional relations in Ukraine and the world, to know the basic foundations of religious examination. To provide a reasoned expert assessment of the possibilities and real cases of the use of religion to exert destructive effects on the consciousness and psyche of people; recognize the most common manipulation strategies of destructive religious organizations Determine and develop strategic priorities in the field of religious security of Ukraine. Investigate problematic issues in the field of religious studies in the process of writing a master's thesis. To have the methodology of teaching religious disciplines. Additionally for educational and scientific programs: Organize and plan religious research in accordance with its object and subject, goals and tasks. Comply with copyright and related intellectual property rights; perception of state and international systems of legal protection of intellectual property. Conduct interdisciplinary research using the conceptual and categorical apparatus of religious studies, the latest scientific methods and approaches to characterize religious processes in different regions of the world. To carry out innovations in the field of methodology and methods of researching the problems of modern religious studies. Apply knowledge of the methodology of teaching religious disciplines in the educational process in educational institutions.

Full-time form

Examination is carried out in accordance with the content of the work program of the academic discipline. Rating scale: "excellent" - 90-100; "good" - 75-89; "satisfactory" - 60-74; "unsatisfactory" - 0-59. Certification of graduates of the educational and scientific program of the specialty 031 "Religious Studies" is conducted in the form of a qualifying exam in religious studies and a public defense of the qualification work.

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The program is aimed at preparing graduates for further employment in the field, which involves mandatory assistant practice in higher educational institutions lasting 4 weeks and research practice in organizations dealing with religious issues lasting 4 weeks.

Student-centered learning, self-learning, problem-oriented learning, learning through practical-oriented scientific seminars that take place on practice bases in departments of religious affairs. During the final year, half of the time is given to writing the final qualification paper, which is also presented and discussed with the participation of teachers and classmates.

Any type of professional activity in the field of analytical work with religious organizations, their charters and founding documents; management of social relations and processes that require effective communication. Scientific activity in scientific institutions and units. Teaching activity in the education system.

A person who graduated from this educational-scientific program and obtained a master's degree can continue his studies at the third (doctoral) educational-scientific level of higher education, improve his professional qualifications and obtain postgraduate education.