On November 5, 2015, the "Intellectual-Educational Studio" at the International Foundation of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia has started a new course of lectures under the "Programs of Intellectual and Spiritual Development of Youth".

"Intellectual-Educational Studio" was founded by the International Foundation of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, with the financial support of the International Organization “World Vision” in 2011.

The course of lectures in 2015 includes the following areas:

• Psychology;

• Traditional religions in Georgia;

• Spiritual art and symbolism (in traditional religions);

• Old and New Testaments;

• State and religion - in the case of Georgia, the international practice;

• Human Rights - the Universal Declaration, Human Rights Declaration of the Council of Europe. Freedom of religion and expression;

• Ethics and aesthetics. Ethics and Social Responsibility;

• Oriental literature and art;

• European literature and art;

• The program includes cultural and educational events: visits to museums and exhibition halls, concerts and performances.

Renowned scientists and educators give lectures. Lectures are held once a week, every Thursday at 16:00 at the International Foundation of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia.

Duration of the course of lectures is 8 months. Listeners of the studio are young people of 18-26 years age group.

Study in the studio free of charge. After completion, the students will receive the appropriate certificates.