Tbilisi Theological Academy and
Seminary is the foremost theological school, a higher educational
institution, founded by the Autocephalous Apostolic Orthodox Church
of Georgia.
Based on the Constitutional
Agreement, concluded between the State of Georgia and the Apostolic
Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Georgia in 2002, and relying on
the Law of Georgia on Higher Education and the Canon Law, TTAS
implements academic programs for the acquisition of undergraduate,
graduate and doctoral degrees.
Tbilisi Theological Academy and
Seminary is the spiritual and intellectual successor of the old
Georgian theological educational centers and schools, Christian
traditions and scientific centers. The mission of TTAS is the
education of persons, who are consecrated as clergymen and/or are
preparing for pedagogical or scientific activities, as well as the
training of qualified painters, restorers and architects who will
be working on the restoration and renovation of the monuments of
cultural heritage owned by the Church.
The goal of TTAS is to conduct
pedagogical, scientific and research work in theology, Christian
philosophy and psychology, ecclesiastical architecture and
Christian art, as well as in the restoration of icon painting,
easel and monumental icon painting.
Within the framework of its
purpose and mission, Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary,
promotes educational and scientific work, which serves to reinforce
the Orthodox faith, its values and ecclesiastical consciousness in
the society.