Roschina L. Orthodox Spiritual Education in Ukraine (1991 - 2001)

The object of study - the process of revival of Orthodoxy in Ukraine in 1991 - 2001, place and role there of orthodox spiritual education. The purpose of study is the complex analysis of process of formation and development of system of orthodox spiritual education of Ukraine in 1991 - 2001. The methods used in the research are: the system approach, problem-chronological method, principles of scientific objectivity, outside-confessional, historizm, orthodox Christian morals. The practical value of the dissertation. The conclusions, formulated in the dissertation, can be applied in practical activity to the representatives of authority during the decision of questions concerning interaction of state and spiritual education with the purpose of development of spiritual, Orthodox morals and traditions. The fact sheet of the dissertation can be used during preparation of generalizing works on a history of Ukraine and history of Orthodox church, lecture courses, special courses and practical lessons for state and spiritual higher educational institutions. The historical analysis of process of formation and development of system of orthodox spiritual education of Ukraine in 1991 - 2001 is carried out in a complex in the present dissertation. Stages are investigated and features of formation of a network and structure of orthodox spiritual educational institutions negative influence of church split and other factors which influenced this process are considered. It is proved that the creation of a network of Orthodox educational institutions occurred on the basis of own concept and model of education which had a precise professional orientation and has been directed on stage-by-stage reception of education. The real rating of a status financially-technical are educational bases of spiritual educational institutions, and also sources of their financing is given. The analysis of personnel structure, pupils' and students' collectives is carried out. The general characteristic of a status of educational, methodical and scientific work in orthodox spiritual educational institutions is given. It is proved, that the educational work based on principles of Orthodox Christian morals, had positive influence on formation of the person of the future clergymen.