Higher education
48.03.01 Theology
(profile «Protestant Theology»)
*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.
What is theology?
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
The only state-accredited Protestant theology program in Russia. Students receive a deferment from compulsory military service during the period of study.
Career
A graduate of the Theology program receives a state diploma of higher education and can work as a church minister, theology professor, researcher, expert consultant on issues of state-confessional relations or continue his studies in a master’s program.
Entrance exams
To be admitted to the Theology program, you must pass the following entrance exams:
Russian language (USE, 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
Citizens of the Russian Federation without higher education provide the results of the Unified State Exam (passed no earlier than 2021) as the results of general educational entrance exams. Other applicants can provide the results of the Unified State Exam or take entrance exams at Zaoksky University. The dates for passing entrance exams at ZAU are August 25-28, 2025. Click:
here to get more information about entrance exams.