The Concept of Integrative Heritage Protection Through A New Academic Program of Heritology
The Concept of Integrative Heritage Protection Through A New Academic Program of Heritology

Protection Heritage on the Alfa BK University in Belgrade

Summary/Abstract: The basic task of the new Heritology studies is mastering the concept of integrative heritage protection, unified concern for cultural and natural heritage together. This approach is an integral and equal part of sustainable development which are economic prosperity, social harmony and preservation of the natural and living environment (common concern for cultural and natural heritage). The basic structure of the study program consists of four content entities, mutually intertwined: Material heritage, Intangible heritage, Natural heritage, Heritage management. The program has an interdisciplinary character and provides academic education and practical training through various content and methods in the fields of DHP, PMP, TTP Science and the Art Field. The purpose of the study to enable students to directly connect the theory, methodology and practice of conservation with the valorization of the values that must be preserved, physical-chemical, biological and technological research with conservation methods of preventive conservation, curative conservation and restoration; documentation, promotion and presentation. Also, the studies should be trained students within the local and national communities to develop awareness that there is the need for systematic care of their own heritage, that heritage is very sensitive to inproper handling and management, and a variety of tangible and intangible influences from the environment. Students should be trained within the local community to develop professional and social instruments to properly position the heritage in the contemporary life and to carry over the basic integrity of heritage to the next generation. Studies should help in the formation of the new profile of professionals, researchers and experts who will be able to take on complex, interdisciplinary, integrative ways of taking care of heritage. Realization of the program of Heritology – Heritage Protection is of general social significance not only for Serbia and region of South East Europe and beyond.

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