On May 18, the Students’
Scientific Conference, dedicated to the 104th anniversary of the
Restoration of Georgia's Independence, resumed its work at Tbilisi
Theological Academy and Seminary.
The session was chaired by
Professor Sergo Vardosanidze, Doctor of History and Theology. Mr.
Sergo Vardosanidze once again mentioned that on May 26, 1918, the
act adopted by the National Council at the former residence of the
Governor of the Caucasus, declared the independence of the
Democratic Republic of Georgia and, since that day, Georgians have
been fighting for the independence of the country. The aim of the
conference is to develop the students’ skills in scientific work
and research as well as to inspire respect for the idea of
independence and desire for serving it, to treasure it in
perpetuity.
The first year students of TTAS,
involved in Master of Theology Program, presented interesting
reports at the conference: Priest Giorgi Tandilashvili’s topic –
“On the Issue of Relation of Contemporary Georgian Art to the
Orthodox Principles” (the supervisor – Khatuna Memanishvili), and
Deacon Genadi Tlashadze’s topic – “The Role of the Orthodox Faith
in the Formation of Georgian Culture” (the supervisor – Khatuna
Memanishvili). The speakers’ reports were well received by the
audience.
Rector of Tbilisi Theological
Academy and Seminary, Doctor of Philology, Theology and Politics,
Protopresbyter Giorgi Zviadadze attended the conference and
summarized its work.
He spoke about the importance of
the conference and the need to develop in students skills and
habits necessary for an educated and godly person. The Rector of
the academy positively assessed the work of the conference and
thanked its organizers, speakers and audience.