And master in” Applications of Psychology and Counseling in the Community “ < p> «Γνώσεσθε τὴν Ἀλήθειαν καὶ ἡ Ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς»
The Theological School of the Church of Cyprus (THSEK) is a Private School of Higher Education (Ministry of Culture 7.14.10.37) founded in 2015. It operates with the moral and financial support of the Church of Cyprus and offers the unique in Cyprus recognized and evaluated-certified, four-year Undergraduate Program in Theology. The above evangelical saying is based on its mission and educational philosophy.
Mission and educational philosophy
The Church of Cyprus envisions the operation of the “Theological School of the Church of Cyprus” as a nursery of theological education, which will be developed within the limits of its normal jurisdiction to educate people who will be able to serve the ecclesiastical, spiritual, social, cultural, educational and scientific mission of the Church in the modern world, and to serve the ministry of the Church in general both at the local and at the orthodox, inter-Christian, inter-religious and intercultural level.
Admission of students
In the “Theological School of the Church of Cyprus” the candidates are admitted on the basis of their academic qualifications, regardless of gender, race, national origin, color or religion.
Η Θ.Σ.Ε.Κ. offers the same admission opportunities to both Cypriot and foreign students, meaning that they speak the language of instruction, which is Greek, and show the necessary respect for the faith and tradition of the Orthodox Christian Church of Cyprus.
Η Θ.Σ.Ε.Κ. is a dynamically developing School, staffed by experienced and renowned academics, which at this stage offers two high level Curricula.
The Undergraduate Program (Thesis) “Theology (4 Years/240 ECTS, Degree)” is aimed at people who want to know the richness of our Orthodox Christian tradition by studying the sources of our faith, of liturgical life , art and culture. The graduates of P.P.S. can work as Theologians in Public Secondary Education and in new jobs in the Church. The P.P.S. of TH.S.E.K. is the only undergraduate Theological Studies Program in Cyprus that is certified and approved by the Quality Assurance and Certification Body of Higher Education (DIPAE). The Degrees of Theology submitted by the graduates of the School have been recognized as equivalent and respectively to a University Level Degree in theology/specialization by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Degrees (KY.S.ATS), and as equivalent to the degrees awarded by the Hellenic Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by the Interdisciplinary Organization for the Recognition of Academic Degrees and Information (D.O.A.T.A.P.) of the Hellenic Republic. Graduates of TH.S.E.K. have already been included in the Tables of Appointed and Appointed Religious Teachers.
From September 2019, TH.S.E.K. also offers the evaluated-certified Postgraduate Program (MPS) “Applications of Psychology and Counseling in the Community (2 Years/120 ECTS, Master)”. The MPS is addressed to graduates of Social/Humanities, Theological Studies and other fields, who work or are interested in working in the field of public benefit (Communities, Organizations, Foundations, Municipalities, Schools, National Guard, Police, Health and Social Welfare Services, etc. .). Aims at the theoretical and practical training of students, to apply modern theories and research-based approaches of psychology and counseling to the complex contemporary problems of vulnerable individuals and their families, to contribute to personal/social development and the promotion of mental health, and to social work of a parish or organization. The said MPS is the most suitable for those who would like to cultivate or update their knowledge in psychology, to strengthen their counseling skills and to be trained in modern successful community intervention programs.
The study in the Certified Curricula of TH.S.E.K. provides students with the opportunity to claim a State Student Sponsorship of up to € 3,420 per year and a number of scholarships of up to 100%. THSEK, based on its regulations, operates as a charitable non-profit organization, and for this reason maintains low tuition fees of which 40% -50% is returned in the form of excellence scholarships to existing students. , thus rewarding the effort and promoting noble rivalry. The remaining percentage is available exclusively for the support of new students and students in general. In addition to scholarships, the School provides financial assistance to students from large and/or extended families.
Η Θ.Σ.Ε.Κ. is housed in a restored building complex in old Nicosia, next to the Holy Archdiocese of Cyprus, with modern and fully equipped classrooms. Near TH.S.E.K. is the Student Dormitory of the Holy Archdiocese of Cyprus, in which the students of TH.S.E.K. can stay at low cost. Also, all students are provided with the necessary books for their studies on a six-month loan, as well as special prices at a restaurant next to the School. To the students of P.P.S. a free laptop is provided. Students, finally, have the possibility of mobility through the Erasmus + Program in Theological Schools of Greek and European Universities.
The deadline for applications for both Courses is July 15, 2022.
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Theological School of the Church of Cyprus… modern look at eternal topics
< p>The Theological School of the Church of Cyprus (THSEK) is only in its 7th year of operation, after its establishment in 2015, already having in its assets important local and international recognitions and collaborations. At the same time, it is evolving into an educational organization with a developed social footprint and action.
Features that give the school its identity
Η Θ.Σ.Ε.Κ. is a very small academic organization in relation to the sizes in the field of higher education of & nbsp; Cyprus. This enables it to operate flexibly, with a dynamic team of executives, and to maintain a level of human relationships that are highly interpersonal and enjoyable, enhancing its academic success. The ratio of teachers to students is almost unbeatable. This provides the opportunity for personal care and attention of students and generally all members of the academic community of THSEK, the ability to identify and manage problems in their birth, and enhance students and their well-being on a personal level. Students of both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are part of & nbsp; volunteer groups or working groups, collaborate in research programs and applications, are a vital factor in the development of the Foundation. All this with an emphasis on interpersonal interaction. Thus, an identity of the School is formed, which focuses on the human being and the value of the human face.
TH.S.E.K. Pulse Meets and Meets the Demands and Increased Needs of Modern Society
Universities should not be inaccessible ivory towers, but should have their gates open and listen to the needs of society locally and internationally. The offered MS of the Theological School have been designed with this social responsibility in mind. On this debt is based, after all, the vision of the School, which is, on the one hand to train executives who will serve the church and society, on the other hand to fill gaps or upgrade existing services related to society and mental health./p>
For example, MPS students have the opportunity, either as part of an internship or during the preparation of their dissertation, to be actively involved with various social organizations, contributing substantially to their work. Indicatively, the participation of students in programs and services of the Cyprus Red Cross (“Immigration: The story of Flax and Flora”, Psychosocial Support Service “Let's talk”) and the Central Social Solidarity Service of Tamassos is mentioned. The social contribution of the School extends beyond the PS, to many other socially oriented activities (eg open lectures on a variety of topics with speakers from Cyprus and abroad, regular student visits to the Nicosia Multipurpose Center for the musical entertainment of the guests of the Center, blood donations, environmental actions, etc.).
A sufficient number of students are also involved in research programs with a social dimension in which the School participates (eg SEMELI Program for the digital literacy of young prisoners). Special mention should be made, finally, of initiatives developed by the School during the pandemic period, such as the project “Counseling in Pandemic Time”, which was implemented by two postgraduate students under the supervision of Assoc. Professor Olga Solomontos-Kountouris, but also & nbsp; the program “Online Meetings of Love” which was implemented under the coordination of Assistant Professor Maria Pavlou and aimed at the distance interaction of infants and students with seniors and people with disabilities.
Lifelong Learning
At THSEK, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, a sufficient number of people study who chose to study or continue their studies at a more mature age and fall into the range of Lifelong Learning. They have the same opportunities and possibilities as their younger classmates, while at the same time they are provided with facilities to make their student experience as enjoyable and productive as possible.
What differentiates the Theological School of the Church of Cyprus
This School is a spiritual investment for the Church and the place. It is unique for the area of Cyprus. For the Christian area, it offers the uniqueness of Cyprus, an island with an important history and experience in relation to Christianity. It is logical that the courses have a reference point to the place and tradition of Cyprus. In this dimension, learning sometimes becomes experiential. This School wants to transfer the theological and ecclesiastical heritage of our place to executives who will love it, preserve it and pass it on.
The Theological School has a mandate to serve the Church, to give education, to educate true theologians, to shape, that is, people who want to participate in this ministry. Whoever follows the Gospel of Christ becomes a man who is constantly on the move, to improve himself and his world. The people want solid food and the Church has the experience of the centuries not only to cultivate its executives, but also to speak to the data of the people of Cyprus and the times.
