HIGHER EDUCATION
Bachelor of Theology
(Biblical Studies major)
**For members of the Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church, tuition is free and is paid for by the church organization. A monthly stipend is paid. Detailed information on tuition and discounts can be found here.
The purpose of this program
Program content
The main disciplines studied within the program:
- Biblical languages (Hebrew, Greek)
- Dogmatic Theology
- History of the Church
- Biblical studies
- Religious philosophy
- Liturgical sermon
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Christian Ethics
- Pastoral Theology
- Missiology
Advantages
Although the Bachelor of Theology program does not have the possibility of state accreditation, in accordance with Russian law, students of the program are granted a deferment from military service for the duration of their studies.
Career
A graduate of the Bachelor of Divinity program receives a bachelor’s degree of the established standard and can serve in the Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church.
ENTRANCE EXAMS
To be admitted to the Theology program, you must pass the following entrance exams:
Russian language (Exam, ZAU) — minimum 40 points
Social Science (USE, ZAU) — minimum 42 points
Exam on knowledge of the Bible and the doctrine of the SDA Church — minimum 50 points
Interview with the Admissions Committee — minimum 70 points
When applying for the program, all applicants may choose to either provide the results of the Unified State Exam or take the entrance exams at Zaoksky University. The dates for passing the entrance exams at ZAU are August 25-28, 2025. Click:
here for more information about the entrance exams.