SRPh invites scholars and researchers in humanities and social sciences from Europe and USA to submit an application for the

Advanced Study in Russian Culture

The courses are held in each of the following two-week periods:

5-18 July 2009, 4-17 July 2010, 3-21 July 2011

Successful applicants will be offered courses in Russian culture, history, art, religion, philosophy, Russian language; in addition there will be provision for accommodation (in families or hotel), two meals per day of study, and a cultural programme.

Among the facilities provided is a good opportunity to read about the fields of research in the famous Russian National Library as well as to participate in and contribute to an intensive series of lectures. There are other places of interest within easy reach of St.Petersburg.

Candidates for the Summer Courses programme are requested to submit a formal application not later than:

1 May 2008 for 2009 participation
1 May 2009 for 2010 participation
1 May 2010 for 2011 participation

Application forms and further information about the programme can be obtained from:

St.Petersburg School of Religion and Philosophy (SRPh),
Universitetskaya emb. 5, room 300
199034 St.Petersburg, Russia
Telephone +7(812) 326-86-03, +7 (812) 703-72-79
Fax +7 (812) 703-72-79
E-mail: office@srph.spb.ru

The application form is also downloadable via this link (in RTF format).

List of courses

We offer various kinds of education at any level, leading to effective learning, passing your final tests and receiving certificate.

Course	Students in a class	Course weeks	Lessons weekly
1. Russian Civilisation	4 to 12	1	10
2. Christianization of Russia	4 to 12	1	10
3. Russia in its Capitals	4 to 12	2	16
4. The Peoples of Russia	4 to 12	2	4
5. Culture of Russia(IX-XVII c.) and its Role in European Civilization	4 to 12	1	8
6. Culture of Russia(XVI-XX c.) and monasteries of Russia, Customs and Traditions	4 to 12	1	8
7. Ancient Russian Literature as an Image of Russian Life	4 to 12	1	10
8. Russian Literature and Poetry (Pushkin, Mandelshtam, Brodsky)	4 to 12	1	16
9. Russian Philosophers and Philosophy in the West	4 to 12	1	10
10. Russian Philosophy and Dostoevsky	4 to 12	2	20
11. Church Architecture of St.Petersburg	4 to 12	1	6
12. Russian Icons	4 to 12	1	10
13. Applied Art of Western-European Middle Ages in Collections of the Hermitage	4 to 12	1	6
14. Monuments of Architecture and Monumental Painting of Novgorod Kremlin	4 to 12	1	2
15. Novgorod Applied Art of 12-17 c.	4 to 12	1	2

Language Courses

Course	Students in a class	Course weeks	Lessons weekly
1. Russian for Advanced	4 to 7	2	20
2. Language Study and Study in Culture of St.Petersburg	4 to 7	2	10
3. Russian for Beginners	4 to 7	2	20

Courses are organised in such way that you can attend 2-3 cycles in two weeks (total 40 - 48 hours). After finishing Summer Courses you will pass test in subjects and get certification.

Our Courses offers highly qualified faculty members. Accommodation for Summer Courses students is available. St.Petersburg is a location which offers you a wide range of opportunities to spend your free time in an interesting and unforgettable way.

Summer Courses Calendar for 2004

Application Deadline: May 15

Last Day for Late (Registration): June 15

Day of Arrival: July 4

Registration for Students: July 4

First Day of Classes: July 5

Last Day of Classes: July 15

Final Exams (Tests): July 16-17

Summer Courses Administration

Rector: Dr. Natalia Pecherskaya

Project Manager: to be confirmed