Master
2026/2027
Professional Foreign Language in the Sphere of Religious Diplomacy
Type:
Compulsory course (Religious Diplomacy in a Multipolar World)
Delivered by:
Higher School of Law and Administration
Where:
Higher School of Law and Administration
When:
1 year, 1-3 module
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
9
Contact hours:
84
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course develops foreign language communicative competence required for professional activity in the field of religious diplomacy and international interfaith cooperation. Students master the terminology of the diplomatic sphere and the religious vocabulary of the main confessions, the genres of diplomatic correspondence, the skills of translating official documents and delivering public speeches. Instruction is based on authentic materials of international organizations and religious institutions. The course ensures linguistic readiness for professional work in an interconfessional and international environment.
Course Objective
The aim of the course is to develop the foreign language communicative competence necessary for professional activity in the field of religious diplomacy and international interfaith cooperation.
Learning Objectives
- Развитие у обучающихся иноязычной коммуникативной компетенции, необходимой для профессиональной деятельности в сфере религиозной дипломатии и международного межконфессионального взаимодействия.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Knows the professional terminology of the diplomatic sphere in the foreign language.
- Knows the religious vocabulary of the main confessions and the rules of its correct usage.
- Knows the genre conventions of diplomatic correspondence and official documents.
- Knows the intercultural and confessional norms of professional communication.
- Is able to read and summarize professional texts on religious and diplomatic topics.
- Is able to conduct business correspondence on matters of religious diplomacy.
- Is able to participate in negotiations and discussions in the foreign language.
- Is able to translate official statements and documents of religious and state bodies.
- Has command of the skills of public speaking in the foreign language before an interconfessional audience.
- Has command of the skills of compiling glossaries and working with parallel texts.
- Has command of the skills of confessionally and culturally appropriate communication.
Course Contents
- Module 1. Terminology of international relations and diplomatic protocol
- Module 2. Religious vocabulary of the main confessions
- Module 3. Reading and summarizing professional texts
- Module 4. Diplomatic correspondence and business communication
- Module 5. Oral professional communication
- Module 6. Translation of official statements and communiques
- Module 7. Intercultural aspects of professional communication
