Mission
The Faculty will educate students to be, in the spirit of Christian faith and ecclesiasticism, morally responsible members of society that make critical analysis and act wisely and proficiently in order to contribute to the common good. Fulfilling the mission of evangelization, which Christ entrusted to the Church, the Faculty will continually strive to ensure the best possible and complete education and formation of students. In particular, in collaboration with the Church and Faculty authorities, it will develop excellence and diversity of study programs, the quality of teaching and teacher training and advancement, encouraging and rewarding the success of students, with special interest in the field of scientific research.
In order to fulfill its mission and vision, the Faculty will continue to strive to:
- promote and foster the scientific character of theological disciplines by deepening the understanding of Christian revelation and presenting the truths contained within it
- help find answers to the questions posed by today’s culture
- provide students with a high-quality level of study
- prepare and educate students for the morally responsible and competent acceptance of future ministries and obligations
- promote the ongoing formation of those who serve in various ministries within the Church
- promote the ongoing formation of those who have found their place in social or private institutions; establish cooperation with other academic and scientific institutions, and in a special way with the constituent units of the University of Osijek, in accordance with its evangelizing mission
- contribute to and serve the society in which it is situated, promoting the common good
- promote the spirit of ecumenism, especially with the Orthodox Churches.