Establishment of CIS International Network University of Religious Studies discussed in Minsk

02 February 2016

Establishment of CIS International Network University of Religious Studies discussed in Minsk

The CIS Execom hosted the regular session of the CIS Advisory Board on Cooperation in Education. The session focused on finalizing the draft Statute of the CIS International Network University of Religious education.

The University will facilitate international cooperation and ties in the field of higher education, developing the common concept of comprehensive research of traditional religions and cultures, and coordinate the work of public and religious schools. It will focus on the improvement of education quality and developing inclusive education, as well as building a common education space through joint education programs.

The University will offer MDs, fellowships and PhDs in Theology and Cultural Studies. In its work, the University will use, inter alia, remote education technologies.