• Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

1. To study the sources and conceptual-operational base of religious studies in order to develop relevant approaches in the study of religious problems of our time.
2. To use scientific methodological and source study material, classical and postmodern developments in religious studies, bibliographic and historiographic material for the reconstruction of models of religious knowledge and the possibility of modeling domestic religious studies.
3. To carry out interdisciplinary research to substantiate verified, new scientific results in research of such problems as the ratio of religious and secular, religious diversity, religious pluralism, religion in the information space, dialogue and confrontation between religions, prevention of radicalism and extremism, etc.
4. To conduct a comparative analytical review and content-analysis of scientific religious sources, information Internet resource for critical assessment, systemic generalization of religious knowledge and its application in the scientific and educational space.
5. On the basis of a comprehensive analysis, classify religious trends, religious organizations, give them an objective assessment and religious expertise, if necessary.
6. To carry out, on the an analysis of the religious and cultural landscape of Kazakhstani society, revealing the ontological possibilities of improving interfaith dialogue and consolidation.
7. To develop conceptual and cognitive methodologies in the study of religious literature, religious doctrines, religious ideologies in order to identify the dialogical potential in religion necessary for improving interfaith politics.
8. To promote the promotion of sustainable development ideas: preserving religious and cultural diversity and cultural identity, and be intolerant of any form of religious discrimination.