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Stockholm School of Theology /Teologiska högskolan Stockholm, (THS), provides graduate education (Bachelor´s degrees) in both a Theology and a Human Rights programme. Through cooperation agreements with other universities in the Nordic countries, THS also provides post-graduate (MA, PhD/ThD) education through courses as well as supervision of theses. It is the major provider of religious and human rights education in the Stockholm region. In full-time as well as part-time courses Stockholm School of Theology gives training to some 500 students annually. The School receives students with a variety of denominational and non-denominational backgrounds, in a climate of academic rigour, international exposure, and challenging issues. Most programmes are in Swedish, but occasionally courses or seminars are offered in the English language, according to need and interest. A wide network of international academic and other institutional contacts gives a resource-base for international exchange for the School’s students and professors, as well as for a flow of international guests, students, and visiting scholars. Stockholm School of Theology is a non-governmental university college owned by a Foundation established by three Swedish Churches – the Swedish Mission Covenant Church, the Baptist Union of Sweden, and the United Methodist Church of Sweden. It attracts students from the Stockholm region as well as nationally. Located in Bromma (a few kilometres from Stockholm city) and close to the Castle of Åkeshof and its surroundings, THS is a place for intensive studies and reflection. In addition, within a few minutes’ walk, there are convenient connections to downtown Stockholm via the Metro system. Further information about THS in English is provided in the School’s brochure, which can be downloaded as a pdf-file, see left-hand column of this page.
STUDY PROGRAMS
The Theological Program is a four year program leading up to a Bachelor of Theology. Future pastors and priests are offered training in Biblical studies, Systematic theology, Historical theology, Practical theology and Theology and the World. The program also involves various field courses as part of their pastoral formation. From time to time The Theological Program offers a few courses taught in English. Religious Studies as part of a teachers training program. This is a program for those who aim at a teacher’s degree and the studies can be included in a teachers training program at Lärarhögskolan (Stockholm Institute of Education). To be admitted to this program or an individual course, fluency in Swedish language is required. Human Rights and Democracy. The thematic education in human rights is a two year program leading to a University Diploma in Human Rights. The program consists of smaller units. Students can follow the whole program or just one individual unit. Here is a selection of courses offered in this field: Equal Value and Equal Rights, Freedom of Religion and Conscience, Women and Human Rights, The Rights of the Child, Human Rights Conventions as Practical Tools. To be admitted to this program or an individual course, fluency in Swedish language is required.
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