Modern Theological School: sociometric monitoring
The article presents a sociometric analysis that allows us to see the peculiarities of the perception of learning in a modern theological school. On the basis of effective sociological methods, a number of issues are being clarified that determine the factors of choosing to study at the seminary, the level of self-esteem of students at the seminary, the causes of difficulties in relationships among students, prospects for further education and spiritual growth, students' interest in specific academic disciplines, the state of the socio-psychological climate in the educational institution. The results of the sociological research allow us to draw the following conclusions: it is necessary to raise the prestige of the church, the exemplary lifestyle of priests worthy of imitation; conducting active academic scientific work with public coverage; presenting to society positive examples of graduates who have become successful pastors; advertise seminary studies in certain spiritual spaces: in parishes, in spiritual centers, etc.