On November 3, 2015, the "Intellectual-Educational Studio" at the International Foundation of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia has started a new series of lectures under the program - "Mediation - conflict resolution (including religious) through negotiation."

"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.

In 2015, the course of lectures includes the following areas:

• Mediation - conflict resolution (including religious) through negotiations;

• Negotiation tactics, techniques and solutions;

• Psychology. Psychology of conflicts;

• The philosophy of thinking;

• Traditional Religions in Georgia (culture, tradition and religious practices);

• Declaration of Human Rights of the Council of Europe;

• The state and religion;

• The program also 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 Tuesday at 16:00 hours, 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 the 18-26 years age group.

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