How many years have been studying at a theological seminary

Serving people as an Orthodox priest is possible only after receiving a higher spiritual education. It is given in theological seminaries and academies strictly on the recommendation of local clergy.

After long persecutions of religion during the Soviet era, the Orthodox Church of Russia is undergoing a period of revival. Temples and monasteries are being restored, the number of parishioners is increasing every day. For proper churching, believers need experienced, benevolent clergy.

Where and how much are priest taught

In order to become a priest in Russia, you need to finish a theological seminary. Training lasts 4-5 years, the timing depends on the institution. After the seminary, the newly made clergymen are placed at the disposal of the Church Patriarchates of the Russian Orthodox Church and are distributed among the parishes.

Higher church education is divided into two stages: undergraduate and graduate programs. In order to complete the first step, you need to study 4 years. The second stage of spiritual education lasts 2 years.

A master's degree is equated to an academic education and is possible only at the end of the undergraduate, that is, seminary. There are many theological seminaries in Russia, you can choose from a large number of educational institutions the one that is closest to the applicant in terms of location and spirit.

There are seminaries in Moscow, St. Petersburg, the middle zone of Russia, as well as beyond the Urals and the Far East. Training programs in Russian theological seminaries provide a high-quality and free spiritual education for Russians.

Extramural courses exist in seminaries. They study in this way for 5 years, there are annual donations for training in the amount of 4 thousand rubles and a living fee for the period of the sessions.