Theological School of A.P.Th.translated

The Departments of Theology and Social Theology and Christian Culture through the Dean's Office of the School of Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki express their strong concern and protest over the chronically limited number of permanent appointments and recruitment of substitute teachers in the PE01 (Theological) branch in Secondary Education. With today's resolution issued by the Theological School of A.P.Th. it is underlined that: "The limited absorption of theologians with specialized scientific and pedagogical training raises serious issues regarding the connection of university education with the real needs of the educational system".

"At the same time, this staffing policy constitutes an unacceptable educational practice, as it contributes to the maintenance of significant gaps in school units and leads, in some cases, to the assignment of teaching subjects to teachers without the required scientific expertise in religious education," the resolution states.

"The consequences are particularly critical for religious education in the country, especially in an era of intense geopolitical fluidity, growing cultural...