Rector for Sankt Ignatios Byzantine Orthodox Seminary

Rector for Sankt Ignatios Byzantine Orthodox Seminary
Subject orientation: Eastern Christian Studies: Byzantine Christian Studies
Sankt Ignatios College in collaboration with Stockholm School of Theology is one of the leading theological institutions in Sweden. Its overall purpose is to provide education and foster research of the highest quality and to interact with Church and Society. Our most valuable asset is our students who, with their willingness to develop and learn, make Sankt Ignatios College one of Scandinavia's most prominent theological schools. The School has two departments: Religious Studies and Theology and Eastern Christian Studies. The latter department is organised in collaboration with Sankt Ignatios College, which provides an important connection with the Orthodox world. University courses are given in collaboration with Stockholm School of Theology.

Sankt Ignatios College is now looking for a rector for the Byzantine seminary and senior lecturer in Eastern Christian Studies. He will pursue studies and teach within the field of Byzantine Christian Studies, and within one of the fields particular to Eastern Christian Studies – biblical Studies, patristic studies, liturgical studies, or ecclesiological studies.

Subject Orientation: Byzantine Christian Studies, with a particular focus in one of the assigned areas of Eastern Christian Studies. The area of study has five elements: 1) The scriptures in the Syriac tradition; 2) The church fathers and mothers of the Syriac tradition; 3) Ecclesiology and canon law; 4) Liturgical studies with practical liturgics and 5) Syriac language.


Tasks: The position includes the teaching of courses related to the subject orientation and, in addition, taking on course responsibilities such as examination, supervision and administration. The post involves caring for the Byzantine seminary life which involves teaching practical liturgics and leading the prayers and services of the seminary. The position also involves collaboration with other rectors of the seminaries at Sankt Ignatios, e.g. the Coptic, Syriac and Tewahedo Ethiopian and Tewahedo Eritrean.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a master in a relevant subject area (see Subject Orientation). In addition, he must have documented and relevant pedagogical skills and the personal qualities required to adequately fulfill the role. The ability to teach in English is also required. The candidate must be ordained priest in the Byzantine tradition.


Assessment grounds: Pedagogical skills and academic skills are of equal importance for the position.

Pedagogical Skills: The applicant’s pedagogical qualifications will be assessed primarily in qualitative terms.
Other skills: Administrative and management skills are also important. Such skills should include a capacity for project planning and an ability to cooperate. Since the position also relates to international relations the position requires thorough knowledge of international relations, as well as inter-Church relations.
The position is a full time position. The successful applicant will be employed by Sankt Ignatios Foundation.


Applications should be sent to Gabriel.barsawme@sanktignatios.org by November 28th 2021 at the latest. Questions could be directed to Gabriel Bar-Sawme