Research both Nationally and Internationally

Universities and colleges in Sweden have three main responsibilities: education, research, and the “third mission,” which is to serve the public with education and knowledge.

At SST, teachers are expected to be active in research and participate in both national and international projects, both large and small, in fields such as theology, political science, and also research related to the College of Education.

Scandinavian School of Theology has doctoral-level faculty in all the theological disciplines in its Bachelor’s degree program, including New Testament Exegesis, Old Testament Exegesis, Systematic Theology, Church History, and History of Religion.

Research Seminar

The professors, doctoral students with ties to SST, and adjunct senior researchers gather for research seminars every other week. These seminars discuss and present papers, manuscripts from ongoing research, new literature, lectures, and webinars on current research-related topics.

Our Pedagogy

Most of our teachers are trained at Uppsala and/or Lund University, focusing on qualitative research. Our roots are in the European university tradition, with education as an ideal. Still, even deeper roots can be found in Wittenberg, focusing on an in-depth study of the Bible, which sparked the Reformation. SST also develops the “Oxford model,” a pedagogy designed to train students in independent thinking and analysis.

Collaboration with American Universities

For over twenty years, SST (and previously LOTS) has collaborated with Oral Roberts University and Southeastern University, the largest universities connected to Pentecostal-charismatic movements. Through this collaboration, STH has been enriched by the pedagogical approach of American universities, which have a strong focus on education and practical theology that unites academic theology with preparation for church ministry.

College of Education

Within the College of Education, work has begun with a competent and experienced team on various courses across several fields of study, including collaboration with Southeastern University.

Additionally, a supplementary teacher education program running parallel to pre-school teacher and teacher training is under development.

The Institute for Jewish Studies

SST has a long tradition of commitment to providing a factual picture of Israel and the Jewish people. There is no shortage of topics to cover, and several of SST’s permanent teachers, researchers, and external researchers affiliated with the department contribute valuable research.