The AG KIRCHEN DES OSTENS (Working Group "Churches of the East") in the Commission for Ecumenical Relations of German Bishops-Conference awards scholarships for post-graduate specialization in ecclesiastical sciences to students who have already had their basic formation in their own Church.

Applicants must be nomore than thirty years old.

The most important is the dimissorial letter from the eparchial bishop to whose diocese he belongs, or from supreme church authority.

The candidate must possess a certificate corresponding to the German "Certificate of maturity", i. e. giving permission to start university studies in the respective country, or a diploma of the Theological School (Seminary) having done the studies necessary for obtaining the priest's ordination.

Further the candidate must present an expert evidence of the professor of the subject in which the candidate has to specialize himself.

The time of studies in Germany serves for learning the German language, study of german theological literature regarding the own special study, joining lessons of the university's theological faculty, getting to know theology, spirituality and life of the catholic church and western traditions.

The scholarships are granted for three months; the scholarships are limited to one year, prolongation can be asked for.

The application for obtaining a scholarship has to be sent to

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No private auto admitted.