The Mission of the Academy

Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary is a leading theological school, a higher education institution, established by the Autocephalous Apostolic Orthodox Church of Georgia.

On the basis of the Canon Law and of the agreement, concluded between the Republic of Georgia and the Autocephalous Apostolic Orthodox Church of Georgia, in accordance with the “Law of Georgia on Higher Education”, it executes academic programs on Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels.

Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary is a spiritual and intellectual successor of ancient   Georgian theological schools. It strives to educate students for ordination as clergymen and scientific work in theology; It aims at promoting pedagogical, scientific and research activities in the field of theology and religious studies, Christian philosophy and psychology,  ecclesiastical architecture and Christian arts including the restoration of lithographic and monumental iconography.

Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary within its mission promotes educational and scientific activities which serve the process of teaching and strengthening the Orthodox Christian faith, spiritual values and theological knowledge in the nation.