The subject of the Journal

Thematic of the scientific journal "Theological Collection Tambov Theological Seminary"

The scientific journal "Theological Collection of Tambov Theological Seminary" is a periodical peer-reviewed scientific publication aimed at a comprehensive discussion of theoretical and practical problems of theology.

The main sections of the journal:

Theology and Religious Philosophy — corresponds to the scientific specialties 5.11.1 Theoretical theology and 5.11.2 Historical theology (in the direction of "Orthodoxy"). The section includes scientific research on dogmatic, moral, comparative, patristic theology, religious philosophy, religious studies, Christian anthropology, apologetics; articles devoted to the theological understanding of the state of natural, social and humanitarian sciences.

Historical Theology and National History — corresponds to the scientific specialties 5.11.2 Historical theology (in the direction of "Orthodoxy") and 5.6.1 National History. The section publishes articles on national history, biblical studies, biblical history, patrology; works on the history of the Orthodox Church and Christian churches, issues of methodology of church historical knowledge, as well as the history of the formation and development of the Tambov Diocese.

Church-Practical Sciences — corresponds to the scientific specialty 5.11.3 Practical theology (in the direction of "Orthodoxy"). The section includes research on liturgics, pastoral theology, canon law, history, theory and methodology of Christian education, church art; works related to practical issues of catechesis and missionary activity, social ministry, interfaith and church-state relations.

Spiritual Literature — corresponds to scientific specialties:

5.11.2 Historical Theology (in the direction of "Orthodoxy") – articles on hermeneutics and textual studies, hagiology, hagiography.

5.11.3 Practical theology (in the direction of "Orthodoxy") – research on homiletics, hymnography, as well as on the multidimensional analysis of the linguistic features of liturgical texts.

5.9.1 Russian literature and literature of the peoples of the Russian Federation – linguistic, rhetorical, literary analysis of works of spiritual and artistic literature literature in the context of Orthodox tradition and culture.

Target audience

The target audience of the journal are researchers, faculty, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates, students of theological and secular higher educational institutions interested in biblical history, the history of the Ancient Church, the Russian Orthodox Church and other Local Orthodox Churches, theology, Orthodox anthropology and pedagogy, hermeneutics and philology.

The specifics of the journal

A distinctive feature of the journal is an interdisciplinary approach: publications organically combine theological research with the achievements of related scientific disciplines, which allows for a comprehensive analysis of current issues of theology in the context of modern humanitarian knowledge.

The main goals and objectives of the journal

The main goals and objectives of the scientific journal of the seminary are:

  • Publication of the results of scientific, methodological, and pedagogical achievements of teams of authors and individual researchers, representatives of religious and secular educational institutions.:
  • The development of the theological direction of scientific knowledge and the intensification of interdisciplinary scientific research with related humanities (philosophy, history, pedagogy, philology, etc.).
  • The formation of a theoretical and scientific-methodological base for all levels of the modern system of Orthodox theological education.
  • Creation of an information platform for testing the results of scientific research of doctoral students, postgraduates, undergraduates and students studying in theological and related fields of study.