Enoch as an existential phenomenon of “walking with God”

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Dmytro Rybуdailo (https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7820-9628)

Relevance of the research. The figure of Enoch is one of the most enigmatic in the biblical tradition. The brevity of the biblical references to him, combined with the extensive reception in apocalyptic and early Christian literature, makes the phenomenon of “walking with God” an important subject of theological and philosophical reflection.

Relevance of the research. The minimal biblical description of Enoch together with the apocryphal Enochic tradition raises the question of righteousness as a mode of human existence before God and the possibility of overcoming the limits of human mortality.

Analysis of recent research and publications. The figure of Enoch has been studied by scholars of apocalyptic literature and early Judaism such as G. Nickelsburg, J. VanderKam, L. Stuckenbruck, and A. Orlov. However, the interpretation of Enoch in the perspective of existential philosophy remains insufficiently explored.

Research task. The aim of the article is to clarify the theological and existential meaning of the concept of “walking with God” through the example of Enoch in the context of biblical, apocalyptic, and philosophical traditions.

Main material presentation. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of biblical texts (Gen. 5:22–24; Heb. 11:5; Jude 14–15) together with the apocalyptic tradition of the Book of Enoch. It is shown that “walking with God” represents a holistic mode of spiritual existence in the constant presence before God (coram Deo). The interpretation in the light of existential philosophy (S. Kierkegaard, K. Jaspers, M. Heidegger, A. Camus) allows Enoch to be understood as a model of existential selfhood.

Conclusions. The figure of Enoch appears as an existential phenomenon that unites biblical anthropology, apocalyptic eschatology, and philosophical reflection on human existence. His image reveals faith as a mode of being in the presence of God and as a symbol of hope for overcoming the limits of human life.

Keywords. Enoch, Book of Enoch, Genesis 5, apocalypticism, existentialism, walking with God, coram Deo, biblical anthropology, eschatology.

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Patriarchate in the UAOC: from idea to realization

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Mykola Lahodych (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1299-0948)

 Relevance of the research topic. The process of proclaiming the patriarchate in the UAOC in 1990 became a key stage in the formation of an independent church structure in Ukraine. In the context of the transformation of the religious landscape and modern challenges to state sovereignty, the study of the historical experience of building the Local Church and the mechanisms of its self-organization acquires strategic importance for understanding the continuity of the Ukrainian canonical tradition.

Problem statement. Despite the significant number of studies devoted to the history of the UAOC, the issue of the transition from the idea of autocephaly to the practical implementation of the institution of the patriarchate through the prism of the activities of key figures (M. Skrypnyk, I. Bodnarchuk, D. Yarema) requires in-depth scientific analysis. The study focuses on the contradiction between the tradition of catholicity and the need to build a rigid hierarchical structure in the conditions of political instability of the late twentieth century.

Analysis of recent research and publications. The article analyzes the work of S. Bashynskyi on the processes of autocephalization, A. Fert in the field of state-church relations, as well as the personalistic explorations of A. Smirnov and I. Prelovska. At the same time, the relationship between the personal contribution of the leaders of the movement and the general logic of institutional reforms in the UAOC requires additional understanding.

Research task. The purpose of the article is to reconstruct the process of practical implementation of the idea of patriarchy in the UAOC at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s and to determine the role of Archbishop John (Bodnarchuk), Patriarchs Mstislav (Skrypnyk) and Dimitri (Yarema) in the legitimization of this status.

Research methodology is based on the principles of historicism and objectivity. The historical-genetic method was used to trace the evolution of the idea of patriarchy, as well as the biographical method to analyze the influence of religious figures on church and administrative processes.

Main material presentation. The stages of the restoration of the highest hierarchy of the UAOC, starting from 1989, are studied. The significance of the All-Ukrainian Orthodox Council of 1990 as the founding act of the proclamation of the Kyiv Patriarchate is analyzed. It is determined that the activities of I. Bodnarchuk provided the organizational basis of the movement, while the figure of Mstislav (Skrypnyk) gave the process canonical continuity and connection with the emigration center.

Conclusions. It is established that the formation of the patriarchate in the UAOC was not only a political act, but the result of the systematic activity of the hierarchs, aimed at canonical emancipation from the Moscow Patriarchate. It is proved that the personal contribution of M. Skrypnyk, I. Bodnarchuk and D. Yarema was decisive in the formation of the identity of the modern Ukrainian Orthodox tradition.

Keywords: theology, Dimitriy (Yarema), Ioan (Bondarchuk), Mstislav (Skrypnyk), Church, Patriarchate, reform, religion, religious life, council, UAOC.

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The unified Orthodox Church in Ukraine as a mega-goal of our nation: state, problems, and mechanisms of achievement

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Viktor Bondarenko (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1781-8370 )

Relevance of the research topic. For Ukraine, as a predominantly Orthodox country where Orthodox Christians constitute an indisputable majority of believers and where Orthodoxy has more than a thousand years of roots, the coexistence of several Orthodox jurisdictions oriented toward the Ecumenical (Constantinopolitan) and the Moscow Patriarchates is extremely dangerous for our state and society, which have been suffering from Russian aggression for already the second decade. Resolving the contradictions that exist between the two largest Orthodox churches in Ukraine emerges as a mega-goal for our nation and therefore constitutes the relevance of this article.

Problem statement. More than three decades of confrontation among Orthodox believers in Ukraine have led to a loss of their influence in our country, especially under conditions of the vigorous religious renaissance that began in the post-Soviet period of its development. However, the Unification Council held on 15 December 2018, for various reasons proved to be an ineffective means of uniting Orthodoxy in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which was in canonical unity with the Moscow Patriarchate, practically did not join this process. The unifying potential of the Tomos on the autocephaly of Orthodoxy in Ukraine, signed on 5 January 2019, was never realized. Consequently, the issue of further searching for ways to unite Orthodoxy in Ukraine remains relevant.

Analysis of recent research and publications. The unification process of Orthodoxy in Ukraine did not lead to an effective resolution of problems in relations between the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Moreover, disruptions in relations between the Ecumenical and Moscow Patriarchates, which began to manifest as early as 1922, intensified, and on 15 October 2018, the Moscow Patriarchate announced the severance of Eucharistic communion with the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Even earlier contradictions between them negatively affected the holding of the Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete in 2016 and, in essence, split world Orthodoxy, preventing the development of a generally recognized model for granting autocephaly to Orthodox churches and, consequently, the recognition of the autocephaly of the OCU. These issues constitute the core of Orthodox-theological and religious-studies scholarly inquiry aimed at resolving the aforementioned problems.

Research objective. The task of uniting Orthodoxy in Ukraine remains relevant. Objectively interested in it are all Orthodox churches of the world except the Russian one, as well as the Orthodox churches of Ukraine, the OCU and the UOC, and other Orthodox ecclesiastical formations operating on the territory of our country, the overwhelming majority of Ukrainian society, and the Ukrainian state. This actualizes the search for ways to unite Orthodoxy in Ukraine in order to realize the unifying potential of the Tomos on the autocephaly of Orthodoxy in Ukraine and the very model of unification of the OCU and the UOC, which would maximally take into account the interests of both churches.

Main material presentation. The article analyzes the causes of inter-Orthodox contradictions in Ukraine, assesses the current stage of relations between the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, taking into account the impact of the circumstances of the prolonged Russian-Ukrainian war, and models possible ways to resolve inter-Orthodox tensions and to form a single Local Orthodox Church of Ukraine.

Conclusions. The unification of Orthodoxy in Ukraine can be carried out through the efforts of the Ecumenical Patriarchate or the four ancient patriarchates—Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem. Solving this task may also require holding a Pan-Orthodox conference that would develop a model of mutually acceptable unification of Orthodoxy in Ukraine. The author, in turn, expresses views on possible operational actions that could lead the Orthodox believers of our country to unification.

Key words: Orthodox Church of Ukraine; Ukrainian Orthodox Church; paths to the unification of Orthodoxy in Ukraine; Constantinopolitan (Ecumenical) and Russian Orthodox Churches; pentarchy; world Orthodoxy; Pan-Orthodox conference on the unification of Orthodoxy in Ukraine; Orthodox churches under the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

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Innovative pedagogical technologies as a factor in optimizing the higher education process in the context of digital and social transformations

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Oleksandra Voinalovych (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3920-4898)

Andrii Shevchenko (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9777-8841)

Relevance of the research topic.  Caused by the dynamic development of information and intellectual resources and the need for constant updates to the content, forms, and methods of teaching in higher education institutions. This is a key condition for preparing competitive specialists capable of meeting modern requirements of the educational services market.

Problem statement. Established traditional approaches to organizing the educational process prove insufficiently effective due to the reduction of classroom hours and the growing role of students' self-study. Such contradictions actualize the search for new means of optimizing the pedagogical interaction process and forming professional competencies. 

Analysis of recent research and publications. The issues of implementing innovative technologies are widely covered in the works of Ukrainian researchers (I. Dychkivska, O. Pometun, V. Strelnikov, S. Tolochko) and foreign scientists (T. Bates, T. Anderson, N. Selwyn). Meanwhile, rapid changes in society, particularly the digitalization of all spheres of life, require additional scientific understanding.

Research objective. To analyze and systematize innovative technologies and justify their role as a factor in optimizing the educational process of higher education institutions in the context of digital and social transformations, which actualizes the need to form relevant competencies of participants in the educational process.

Presentation of the main material. The study confirms that innovative technologies become an effective tool for solving complex educational tasks. They not only develop critical thinking and adaptability but also form professional competencies of future teachers. This occurs through creating a unified interactive space of pedagogical interaction, where students can integrate knowledge and approach real conditions of professional activity.

Conclusions. The implementation of innovative technologies optimizes the educational process by expanding collaborative forms of interaction, involving information resources, and diversifying digital tools. The priority direction for modernizing higher education is the systematic implementation of pedagogical innovations and training of personnel capable of effectively managing the pedagogical interaction process in the context of digital transformations and constant changes.

Keywords: innovative pedagogical technologies, higher education institution, educational process optimization, digital transformations, future teacher competencies, interactive methods, virtual reality.

References:

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Philosophical strategies of Ukrainian education as a tool for preserving and developing science capital

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Oksana Yakymchuk (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9729-8389)

Relevance of the research lies in the need for philosophical substantiation of educational strategies that would contribute to the preservation and development of Ukraine’s science capital in the face of the challenges of armed aggression and post-war reconstruction.

Problem statement. The term “science capital” remains little used in the domestic socio-humanitarian discourse, and its heuristic potential is not sufficiently revealed. Therefore, philosophical reflection on educational strategies for the preservation and development of science capital should also be carried out subject to a preliminary analysis of the essence of the concept.

Analysis of recent research and publications. The studies of theorists of science capital (L. Archer, B. Wong, J. DeWitt, etc.) proved fruitful for the study. In the current socio-cultural situation, studies of the potential of civic education and civic science for the development of research skills of young people (A. Bowser, S. Hecker, M. Hackley, etc.) became important. The work used the approaches of domestic authors (O. Kostrytsia, S. Lazurkevych, O. Popovych), who consider the problem of the development of science capital with a focus on the challenges of armed aggression, the problem of its preservation and development in the post-war period, as well as domestic theorists in the field of STEM education (O. Borzyk, O. Yemets, etc.).

Research task: to conceptually develop the concept of “science capital” for its further heuristic use in Ukrainian philosophical and educational discourse, and to analyze the philosophical strategies of Ukrainian education as a tool for the preservation and development of science capital.

Main material presentation. The article consistently considers the issues of researching the conceptual content of the concept of “science capital” in modern socio-humanitarian discourses, and the analysis of education as a factor in its preservation and development. It was possible to consider it as a component of philosophical and educational studies in connection with the theoretical heritage of P. Bourdieu, to reveal the problems of science capital as a result of involving educational subjects in research activities, to demonstrate the potential of civic science (education), to explore the challenges of preserving and developing science capital precisely in the conditions of socio-cultural upheavals of modern Ukraine.

Conclusions. The development of science capital should become the center of educational reforms with the corresponding development of cultural and social capital, the formation of specific behavioral patterns and educational practices in education. This also requires the creation of a holistic ecosystem of engagement with science in educational institutions, support for citizen science practices, and STEM (STEAM, STREAM, etc.) education should be considered as an effective strategy for the development of science capital, focusing on the development of skills and abilities in young people necessary for the future research (science-intensive) profession.

Keywords: philosophy of education, Ukrainian education, modernization of education, science capital, socio-cultural challenges.

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