Ministry of Education began the recognition procedure of spiritual education

The Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine announced a list of documents for the state recognition of the higher spiritual education and scientific degree. It is reported by Religion in Ukraine.

Chairman of the Civil Council for Cooperation with Churches and Religious Organizations at the Ministry of Science and Education Vladimir Marushchenko announced a list of documents necessary for graduates and employees of higher spiritual educational establishments for the state recognition of the documents on higher spiritual education and scientific degree.

According to the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” the Ministry began a state recognition procedure of the specified documents, issued till 6 September 2014 by higher spiritual educational establishments.

State recognition of the above documents is carried out by virtue of an application of the document owner on higher spiritual education, scientific degree, or a letter of request of the religious center to be submitted with a natural person’s application.

The documents are submitted to the Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine. Form samples of the documents are available at: http://old.mon.gov.ua.

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