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Endowment scholarship supporting international scholars pursuing advanced study in Byzantine theology, Syriac language traditions, and diaspora cultural identity.
Sankt Ignatios College: Eastern Christian Studies & Byzantine Heritage Guide
Based in Södertälje in Stockholm County and operating in academic partnership with University College Stockholm (Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm - EHS), Sankt Ignatios College is an internationally recognized theological academy. Dedicated to Eastern Christian studies, Syriac studies, Byzantine patristics, iconology, and diaspora sociology, Sankt Ignatios pairs ancient manuscript preservation with modern Swedish academic rigor.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Arts in Eastern Christian Studies
Two-year accredited master's program delivered in partnership with EHS covering patristic theology, ancient Syriac and Greek philology, and contemporary Eastern Christian communities.
Joint Doctoral Research Fellowship in Syriac Studies and Patristics
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment examining late antique Syriac Christian literature, manuscript transmission, and theological translations from Greek into Syriac.
Södertälje Diaspora Identity & Eastern Christian Sociology Project
Empirical sociological field research investigating integration, liturgical retention, and transnational networks among Middle Eastern Christian diaspora communities in Sweden.
Byzantine Iconography & Manuscript Conservation Practicum
Twelve-week intensive studio practicum in traditional Byzantine egg-tempera iconography, gilding techniques, and manuscript conservation at the Sankt Ignatios Art Studio.
Sankt Ignatios Senior Research Fellowship in Orthodox Liturgical Theology
Two-year research appointment leading the Sankt Ignatios Liturgical Studies research group and organizing international symposia on early Christian euchological texts.
Swedish Institute (SI) Master's Fellowship for Global Leaders
Swedish government scholarship fully financing master's studies in Sweden for talented scholars from eligible countries advancing human rights and interfaith peace.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in theology, religious studies, history, or humanities from a recognized university.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Doctoral research conducted through joint EHS and partner Swedish research university faculties; requires completed research master's degree (120 ECTS).
- Language proficiency
- English 6 proficiency equivalent: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Required for graduate research: 1,500-word research proposal outlining proposed focus in Syriac literature, Byzantine liturgical theology, or diaspora sociology.
- Application fee
- SEK 900 centralized application fee for non-EU/EEA applicants via University Admissions Sweden.
- Required documentation
- Bachelor's degree diploma, official transcript of records, statement of motivation, CV, and verified English proficiency certificate.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Under Swedish law, education is tuition-free for citizens of Sweden, EU/EEA countries, and Switzerland. For non-EU/EEA international students, tuition is approximately SEK 95,000 to SEK 110,000 per academic year. Admitted students can apply for Sankt Ignatios foundation bursaries, EHS study grants, and Swedish Institute (SI) scholarships.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Sankt Ignatios College:
Dr. Michael Hjälm
Dean of Sankt Ignatios College & Associate Professor of Eastern Christian Studies · Eastern Christian Theology, Patristic Hermeneutics, Theological Pedagogy, Diaspora Church Leadership
Dr. Samuel Rubenson
Senior Professor of Church History & Early Monasticism · Early Christian Monasticism, Desert Fathers Literature, Apophthegmata Patrum, Coptic & Greek Textual Transmission
Dr. Ephrem A. Ishac
Senior Researcher in Syriac Liturgy and Manuscript Studies · Syriac Liturgical Texts, Anaphoras, Medieval Syriac Manuscripts, Ecumenical Liturgical History
Important verification note
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