The Principle of "Truth " as a Basis for Planning the Course in "History and Theory of Christian Art" in Ekaterinburg Theological Seminary
The aim of the present study is to summarize the author's pedagogical experience of teaching the course. The main research method is a method of teaching experiment conducted by the author over a long period of time. Results reveal working order of the teaching process, establish regularities in using primary sources and illustrative materials, define the guiding principle for teaching the course - the principle of "Truth". Following this principle allows the teacher to adjust his (or her) pedagogical activity and the students' learning process, making them conform to teachings of the Russian Orthodox Church. Vivid presentation and consistent application of the principle can bring the subject from the domain of traditional art history courses into a wider context of doctrinal teaching. The latter task corresponds to overall objectives of education of the clergyman of the Russian Orthodox Church.