De educatione theologica et classica (A speech at the international IXth conference called “Classical Philology in the context of world culture”)

Abstract

In the Moscow State University, on December 7, 2016 the Department of Classical Philology held an international conference called “Classical Philology in the Context of World Culture - IX. New Latin tradition in Europe. Scientific readings in memory of O. D. Nikitinsky”. The present publication reports on the special educational role of the Greek Studies department and the library of MThA. An important part of the process of education is the acquisition of foreign literature in the universities of Western Europe. The significance of the high ideals of classical and theological education is emphasized by the exegesis of Ps. 45, 9. The author expresses the hope that the study of ancient languages, which are so necessary for a deep and meaningful understanding of theology and patristic tradition, become an integral part of theological education.