New Conference: "Religion and Liberalism" (11-14 Dec. 2019, Moscow)

The forthcoming conference aims to discuss the compatibility of religion, especially in its traditional forms, with liberalism and its values; the obstacles found here; and possible ways of overcoming them. Читать

New Conference: "Theology of Freedom" (23-26 Oct. 2019, Bose, Italy)

The problem of freedom has been central to Christian theology since its beginnings. The forthcoming conference will discuss different views and concepts of freedom from a theological perspective. Читать

Christ is Risen!

Happy Easter to you and your family as we celebrate our Father’s greatest sacrifice through his Son, Jesus Christ. Have a blessed Easter!Читать

'Green Theology' conference

See the programme and abstracts of the Conference "Green Theology: Emerging 21st Century Muslim and Christian Discourses on Ecology" (Cambridge, UK, 30-31 May 2019). St. Andrew's Institute is one of the organizers of this conference. Читать

Jürgen Moltmann’s lectures in Moscow

On 3 and 4 April, two lectures of the outstanding German theologian will take place in Moscow: "Theology after Auschwitz" and "Eschatology and Theology of Hope". Читать

Our Christmas greetings

As we celebrate the birth of Christ the Lord, may you be filled with peace and joy during this Christmas season and throughout the coming year. We wish you, your family and friends peace, love, well-being and health.Читать

St. Andrew's in 2018

2018 was a challenging but very fruitful year for us. Despite the local and global problems we held a number of important scholarly and public conferences with accent on ecumenical dialogue and civil society, published many new books and organized several Summer Institutes. Читать

New Conference: "Religion and Nationalism: Theological Reflection" (12-15 Nov. 2018, Moscow)

Nationalism does not seem to be compatible with the central message of religions such as Christianity, Islam or Buddhism that have universalist claims and essentially do not define themselves in ethnic or national terms. But are these claims really substantiated? Can religion in fact transcend national limitations and exist in forms that are not determined by or derived from the concept of nation? Читать

Conference "Theology of Violence" took place in Bose (Italy)

From 24 to 27 October 2018 St. Andrew's Biblical Theological Institute and the Monastery of Bose organized the International Conference "Theology of Violence: Discerning the Roots of Religious Conflicts".Читать

New Conference: Emerging 21st Century Muslim and Christian Discourses on Ecology (Cambridge, UK, 30-31 May 2019)

Drawing upon the rich heritage of theological deliberations upon the role, character and significance of nature, how these may bare on the ecological discourses of the 21st century frames the concerns of the conference. In so doing, this event will uniquely gather academics and experts from Christian and Islamic traditions as a means towards making decisive interventions in what and how ecology can be understood and deliberated upon. Читать

New Conference: "Theology and Violence" (24–27 Oct. 2018, Bose, Italy)

What can theological reflection on violence and religion bring out today, especially in view of the world torn by conflicts in which religion is engaged? Is it possible to overcome religious violence or are religion and violence inseparable? The forthcoming conference will address these questions. Читать

International Conference on “Orthodoxy and Fundamentalism” was held in Belgrade

On May 10-12 an International Conference on “Orthodoxy and Fundamentalism” was successfully held in Belgrade. The conference was organized by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies (Volos, Greece) in cooperation with many other institutions including St. Andrew's. Читать

European Academy of Religions Annual Conference 2019

The 2019 Conference will be held in Bologna from Monday 4th to Thursday 7th March, 2019. Читать

Programme of the Conference "Orthodoxy and Fundamentalism" (10-12 May 2018, Belgrade)

St. Andrew's is one of the organizers of this conferece. See the programme.Читать

Hans Küng is 90!

On 19 March 2018, Hans Küng, an outstanding theologian and an old friend and patron of St. Andrew’s Institute, is 90. We congratulate Prof. Küng and wish him many more fruitful years! Читать

Conference "Theological Anthropology in Interreligious Perspective" (Tübingen, Germany, 7–9 March 2018)

Programme of the Conference and abstracts of papers. St. Andrew's is one of the organizers of this Conference. Читать

St. Andrew's conferences and other events in 2018

A list of our events planned for this year. Detailed information about the international conferences is available under "Conferences" in the left menu and also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/standrews.eng)Читать

Our Christmas greetings

As we celebrate the birth of Christ the Lord, may you be filled with peace and joy during this Christmas season and throughout the coming year. We wish you, your family and friends peace, love, well-being and health.Читать

St. Andrew's in 2017

2017 was a challenging but very fruitful year for us. Despite the local and global problems we held a number of important scholarly and public conferences with accent on ecumenical dialogue and civil society, published many new books and organized several Summer Institutes.Читать

Archimandrite Iannuary Ivliev (9.12.1943 - 21.12.2017)

The outstanding Russian NT scholar and theologian, professor of St. Petersburg Orthodox Theological Academy Archminandrite Iannuary Ivliev died on 21 December 2017, aged 74.Читать

Conference on Reformation in Ecumenical Perspective took place in Bose

From 25 to 28 October 2017 St. Andrew's and the Monastery of Bose organized the International Conference "Reformation in Ecumenical Perspective". The famous German theologian Jürgen Moltmann was a keynote speaker at the conference. Читать

Conference on Religious Consciousness in a Post-Secular Society was organized in Moscow

From 13 to 14 December 2017 St. Andrew's organized the International Conference "Religious Consciousness in a Post-Secular Society". More than 50 theologians, philosophers, historians and other scholars attended the conference. Читать

2017 Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion

The Conference is being held from 18 to 22 June 2017 in Bologna, Italy. St. Andrew's is among the patrons of this conference. Читать

A René Girard Day in Moscow (18 May 2017)

René Noël Théophile Girard (1923-2015) was a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science whose work belongs to the tradition of anthropological philosophy. St. Andrew’s has published Russian translations of some of his books.Читать

Global Ecumenical Theological Institute 2018

The Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) 2018 is a global ecumenical short-term study and exposure programme in accompaniment of the World Mission Conference in March 2018 in Arusha, Tanzania. It is designed for approximately 120 advanced students in theology and related academic fields with an interest in gaining insights into the ecumenical movement’s current debates on understanding and practicing mission in various regions of the world. Deadline for application is 31 July 2017.Читать

Christ is Risen!

Happy Easter to you and your family as we celebrate our Father’s greatest sacrifice through his Son, Jesus Christ. Have a blessed Easter!Читать

New Conference: "Religious Consciousness in a Post-Secular Society" (12-15 Dec. 2017, Moscow)

Religious consciousness is not a homogenous and immutable thing; it is dependent on historical, cultural and political context, and may experience drastic changes over time. Being affected by different aspects of contemporary life, religious consciousness is becoming a very complicated and tangled phenomenon. Discussing and understanding this is very important for developing the dialogue between religion and post-secular society, in which religion is playing a more and more significant role.Читать

St. Andrew's conferences and other events in 2017

A list of our events planned for this year. Detailed information about the international conferences is available under "Conferences" in the left menu and also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/standrews.eng)Читать

Our Christmas greetings

During this holy Christmas season and in the coming year may the peace and joy of Christ fill your heart. May the Lord Almighty give you the light of his love and endow you with strength of spirit and body.Читать

St. Andrew's in 2016

2016 was a challenging but very fruitful year for us. Despite the local and global problems we held a number of important scholarly and public conferences with accent on ecumenical dialogue and civil society, published many new books and organized several Summer Institutes.Читать