The ‘Evyenios Voulgaris’ Scholarship Programme for Advanced Studies in Orthodox Spiritual Life and Theology

Programul de burse Evghenie Voulgaris

The Saint Maxim the Greek Institute, with the support of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopaidi, is introducing the ‘Evyenios Voulgaris’ Scholarship Programme.

Evyenios Voulgaris (1716-1806) served as principal of the Athoniada School, which had been established by the Holy Monastery of Vatopaidi. In his day, he was the greatest and most important Greek scholar, a theologian, philosopher, polymath, a man of encyclopaedic learning, poet, Father and Shepherd of the Church and an influential teacher for the whole of Orthodoxy.

The ‘Evgenios Voulgaris’ is directed towards: Orthodox theologians (up to 37 years of age), holders of or candidates for a doctoral degree.

Duration: 1 year (October 1st – September 30th). Programme Language: Modern Greek

Requirements:

  • Good knowledge of Ancient Greek, Modern Greek and English
  • High level of theological knowledge and exceptional academic credentials
  • Competence in Microsoft Office and use of the Internet

Aim and Purpose of the Programme

The aim of the ‘Evyenios Voulgaris scholarship programme is to promote the systematic, high-level study of Orthodox spiritual life and theology, through liturgical and spiritual tradition and the experience of the life in Christ.
The programme will by run at the Holy Monastery of Vatopaidi and the scholarship students will interact with both representatives of the monastic life and lecturers in theology.

The Director of Studies of the Programme is Protopresbyter Constantin Coman, professor emeritus of the Theological School of the University of Bucharest.

More information here.

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