Information about the educational organization. Kostroma Theological Seminary

• Article 29 of the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation” dated 12/29/2012 No. 273-FZ
• July 10, 2013 No. 582 Moscow “On approval of the Rules for posting on the official website of an educational organization on the Internet information and telecommunications network and updating information about the educational organization”
• Decrees of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 17, 2017 No. 575 Moscow “On amendments to paragraph 3 of the Rules for posting on the official website of an educational organization on the Internet and updating information about the educational organization”
• Order of Rosobrnadzor No. 785 from 05/29/2014“On approval of requirements for the structure of the official website of an educational organization on the Internet information and telecommunications network and the format for presenting information on it”
• Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation dated November 27, 2017 No. 1968“On amendments to the requirements for the structure of the official website of an educational organization on the Internet information and telecommunications network and the format for presenting information on it, approved by order of the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science dated May 29, 2014 No. 785″

Basic information

Date of establishment of the educational organization

On July 8-9, a seminar for clergy was held in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary as part of the “Opening the Doors of the Temple” project. The project is aimed at developing interaction between the parishes of the Kostroma Metropolis and educational organizations of the city and region on the issue of spiritual and moral education of children and youth.

June 20-21 Program of festive events dedicated to the 275th anniversary of the formation of the Kostroma diocese.

On June 20-21, the city of Kostroma will host festive events dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the feat of the Holy Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates, the heavenly patron of the city of Kostroma, and the 275th anniversary of the formation of the Kostroma diocese.

With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' KIRILL, the celebrations will be led by the permanent member of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan ALEXANDER of Astana and Kazakhstan.

Program of events:

17.00 All-night vigil in the Epiphany-Anastasia Cathedral in Kostroma.

8.30 - Divine Liturgy in the Epiphany-Anastasia Cathedral;

11.30 - Presentation of the Encyclopedia of the Kostroma Theological Seminary (KoDS building);

12.15 - Prayer service and excursion at the site of the revived Kostroma Kremlin;

December 27, 2018

The meeting was headed by the head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan Ferapont of Kostroma and Nerekhta. In his report, he summed up the activities of the diocese in the past year and noted achievements and shortcomings in the work of diocesan departments. The pressing problems of pastoral activity in parishes were touched upon.

November 18, 2018 International conference "Death of a Dynasty" at Kostroma Theological Seminary

On Sunday, November 18, 2018, the Kostroma Theological Seminary hosted an International Interuniversity Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the repose of the Royal Passion-Bearers.

November 16, 2018 KoDS students will receive education in the field of physical education and sports

Since November 12, 2018, students of the Kostroma Theological Seminary have been studying in the additional educational program “Physical Culture and Sports” at the Institute of Professional Development of KSU.

On November 9, 2018, a meeting was held in the Kostroma Diocese on the activities of parish Sunday schools

On November 9, 2018, a meeting was held in the Kostroma diocese on the activities of parish Sunday schools. The meeting took place in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary. The work of the forum was headed by Metropolitan Ferapont of Kostroma and Nerekhta. The topic of discussion was the document “Roadmap of priority measures (comprehensive proposals) for the formation and development of favorable conditions for the spiritual education of children in parish communities of the Russian Orthodox Church.”

November 7, 2018 From November 12 to 17, advanced training courses for clergy will be held

According to the “Regulations on advanced training courses for clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church” dated December 27, 2018, clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church must undergo advanced training.

October 30, 2018 The Kostroma Diocese hosted an event for assistant deans and parish rectors for work with youth

The forum was held on October 29 in the assembly hall of the seminary. The organizers were: the Department for Youth Affairs of the Kostroma Diocese and the Kostroma Theological Seminary with the support of the Coordination Center of the Synodal Department for Youth Affairs in the Central Federal District.

October 2, 2018 The rector of the Kostroma Theological Seminary took part in a theological conference in St. Petersburg

Rector of the Kostroma Theological Seminary, priest Georgy Andrianov, took part in the X International Scientific and Theological Conference “Topical Issues of Modern Theology and Church Science.”

September 14, 2018 I International Scientific and Practical Conference “Historical Memory and Spiritual Experience of the Formation of Russian Statehood”

On September 14, the first International Interuniversity Scientific and Practical Conference “Historical Memory and Spiritual Experience of the Formation of Russian Statehood” was held in Kostroma, dedicated to the 1030th anniversary of the baptism of Rus'. The plenary session, held in the building of the Kostroma Theological Seminary, was opened by a report by the head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan Ferapont of Kostroma and Nerekhsk, “The Role of the Kostroma Saints in the Formation of Russian Statehood.”

August 25, 2017 Entrance exams to Kostroma Theological Seminary

Based on the results of the entrance examinations, which took place on August 24-25, 11 people entered the propaedeutic (preparatory) course of the full-time pastoral department (direction “Training of ministers and religious personnel of religious organizations”) of the Kostroma Theological Seminary. The exams were held according to new requirements, and applicants generally showed average results.

On June 25, 2017, the graduation ceremony took place at the Kostroma Theological Seminary

On Sunday, June 25, the graduation ceremony of the Kostroma Theological Seminary took place. The graduation events were held in conjunction with the celebration of the 270th anniversary of the Kostroma Theological Seminary.

In 2017, 11 people graduated from the seminary in the pastoral department and 28 people in programs for training specialists in the field of catechetical, missionary, youth and social activities. Also, 13 people graduated from the preparatory department.

June 25, 2017 Bishop's service in the Sretensky Church of the Kostroma Theological Seminary

On Sunday, June 25, graduation from the Kostroma Theological Seminary took place. The celebrations began with the Divine Liturgy in the Sretenskaya Church of the seminary. The service was led by Metropolitan Ferapont of Kostroma and Nerekhta. Concelebrating with the Bishop were: the rector of the Kostroma Theological School, Priest Georgy Andrianov, two vice-rectors: hegumen Peter (Eryshalov) and priest Andrei Andrianov, as well as a 2017 graduate from the Vologda Metropolis, priest Alexy Kalin.

June 23, 2017 Defense of theses at Kostroma Theological Seminary

On June 23, the defense of diploma works of graduates of the pastoral department of the Kostroma Theological Seminary took place.

In total, 11 diploma projects were defended, mainly in the department of church historical disciplines. Half of the works received the highest score.

June 13, 2017 Graduation of the Preparatory Department of the Kostroma Theological Seminary

On June 13, the graduation ceremony of the Preparatory Department of the Kostroma Theological Seminary took place in the Reception Hall of the Kostroma Metropolis. Certificates of completion of training were presented to the graduates by the Head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan of Kostroma and Nerekhta Ferapont in the meeting of dean of the Kostroma diocese.

May 30, 2017 Opening of the International Scientific and Practical Biblical Conference at the Kostroma Theological Seminary

On May 30, 2017, the International Scientific and Practical Biblical Conference dedicated to the 270th anniversary of the Kostroma Theological Seminary was opened in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary.

The head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan Ferapont of Kostroma and Nerekhta, made an opening speech to the audience.

On January 20, 2017, a plenary meeting of the regional stage of the XXV International Educational Christmas Readings was held in Kostroma

A plenary meeting of the regional stage of the XXV International Educational Christmas Readings "1917-2017: Lessons of the Century" took place in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary.

December 27, 2016 The annual meeting of the clergy of the Kostroma diocese took place in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary

The meeting was headed by the Administrator of the Kostroma Diocese, Archbishop of Kostroma and Galich Ferapont. In his report, he summed up the activities of the diocese in the past year and noted achievements and shortcomings in the work of diocesan structures. The pressing problems of pastoral activity in parishes were touched upon.

December 6, 2016 Visit to Kostroma of the representative of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' to the Syrian Patriarch of Great Antioch and All the East

On December 6, Abbot Arseny (Sokolov) visited the Kostroma diocese on a working visit. Father Arseny is a famous biblical scholar, Doctor of Theology. Since 2013 - representative of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' under the Syrian Patriarch of Great Antioch and All the East. Currently, Father Arseny lives in Beirut (Lebanon) due to the fact that, due to the Syrian war, the residence of the Syrian Patriarch was moved from Damascus to Beirut.

On November 18, 2016, a photo exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill opened at the Theological Seminary in Kostroma

On November 18, an exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' opened at the Kostroma Theological Seminary.

The exhibition was opened by the Administrator of the Kostroma Diocese, Bishop of Kostroma and Galich Ferapont. In his speech, the Bishop spoke about the example of service to the Holy Church that His Holiness Patriarch Kirill sets for the younger generation of clergy. The rector of the seminary, priest Georgy Andrianov, noted that the exhibition was organized on the initiative and by the students of the seminary.

November 16, 2016 Conference dedicated to the memory of Archpriest Mikhail Diev at the Kostroma Theological Seminary

On November 16, in the Assembly Hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary, a scientific and practical conference was held dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the death of the outstanding graduate of the Kostroma Seminary - “Archpriest Mikhail Diev (1794-1866): a scientist from the Kostroma province and an Orthodox shepherd.”

The Kostroma Theological Seminary was founded at the Ipatiev Monastery in 1747 by the Kostroma bishop, an outstanding theologian Sylvester (Kulyabka). During the existence of the seminary, many prominent figures of the Russian Orthodox Church emerged from its walls: metropolitans, archbishops, rectors of Theological Academies and seminaries, theologians, church historians, educators, a huge number of ordinary ministers of the Church - city and rural priests. (A diagram depicting a branchy tree growing from the seminary building, on the branches of which the names of its most famous graduates are indicated). Along with the main subjects: liturgics, homiletics, theology, Holy Scripture, church singing, icon painting, church history, seminarians studied Latin, Greek, Hebrew, German and French, civil history, philosophy, literature, mathematics, psychology, logic. The fundamental library was considered one of the richest in the Kostroma region. Since 1887, an exemplary parochial school operated at the seminary; the choir of the theological seminary was considered one of the best in the diocese. The seminary was the center of diocesan life: diocesan congresses of the clergy and meetings of the Church Historical Society were held here. The seminary was visited by prominent figures of the Church who came to Kostroma. (On October 5, 1902, the seminary hosted Archpriest John of Kronstadt). In July 1918, the seminary was closed. Many teachers and graduates suffered martyrdom in camps and prisons during Soviet times.
The revival of the seminary began as a result of the warming of church-state relations after perestroika, thanks to the merits of Archbishop of Kostroma and Galich Alexander (Mogilev), appointed on September 1, 1989 to the Kostroma department. 1 Oct. 1990 At the Cathedral Church of the Resurrection of Christ on N. Debra, a diocesan school was opened - a prototype of the future seminary. The rector of the school was Archpriest Alexander Androsov, a graduate of the Leningrad Theological Academy in 1984, under whose leadership the first years of the formation of the school passed. (since 1996, Alexander Androsov has been working in the representative office of the Russian Orthodox Church in the USA). In 1991 The religious school was located in the building of the Epiphany-Anastasia Convent (former refectory building). On July 17, 1996, by the decision of His Holiness the Patriarch and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, the school was transformed into a seminary. Its first rector was Archimandrite Gennady (Gogolev), a graduate of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy in 1994. The basis of the educational process in the seminary is the programs adopted at the St. Petersburg Theological Seminary and Academy: dogmatic, basic, moral and comparative theology, liturgics, history of the Russian Church, general church history, history of Local Churches, history of Russia, homiletics, practical guidance for pastors, philosophy, church singing, catechism, biblical history, church local history, Church Slavonic, ancient Greek, Latin, English, Russian, logic. But there are also special disciplines: the course of Russian literature is taught by a well-known throughout Russia, Kostroma, professor Yu.V.Lebedev. Since 2000 a pedagogy course was introduced. The temple of St. St. is included in the seminary. Alexy, man of God. (Katushechnaya st., 14, contact phone: 55-95-73) There are currently 65 students studying in the pastoral department, and 25 students in the regency department. There are 40 teachers, of which 4 are candidates of theology.