At the Faculty of History of Yerevan State University, Alexey Muravyov, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Head of the Department of Caucasian and Central Asian Studies at the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Lomonosov Moscow State University, delivered a lecture titled "Symbol of Faith and National Identity in Christian East".
The lecture explored the evolving perception of symbols of faith within Christian societies. Historical and cultural evidence demonstrates that religious symbols established during the formation of the Nicene Creed significantly influenced ecclesiastical, cultural, and social spheres.
Muravyov also presented an analysis of Armenian confessional traditions, examining the processes of adoption and transformation of religious symbols during the medieval and modern periods, as well as their connection to the development of national identity.
The study further addressed historical instances of the localization and dissemination of these symbols, providing a scholarly foundation for investigating the topic and illuminating the role of faith symbols in shaping cultural self-awareness.
The lecture emphasized the interrelation between symbols of faith and national identity in the Christian East. The evidence presented highlighted the historical and cultural basis of the subject and offers a foundation for further academic research.
The event was attended by faculty members and students from the YSU Faculties of History, Economics and Management.
During the meeting, an agreement was reached for the History Faculty lecturers to teach courses on Armenian history and ethnography within the newly launched "Armenian Studies" bachelor's program at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
