SAINT JOHN OF DAMASCUS
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

University of Balamand

2004-2005

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE WORKING ON UPDATING THE CATALOGUE OF THE INSTITUTE

For more information email us at: theology@balamand.edu.lb

 

 

FACULTY LIST

·         University Officers 

Salem, Elie, President of the University
Nahas, Georges, Vice President of the University
Karam, Nadim, Vice President of the University
Bashour, Talih, Vice President of the University
Moubayed, Walid, Dean of Admissions and Registration

·         Dean's Office
Dr. Georges N. Nahas, Dean
Rev. Archimandrite Isaac Barakat, Assistant Dean, Student Life Affairs
Rev. Fr. Bassam Nassif, Director and Secretary-General

·         Institute Staff
Georgi, Fadi, Research Committee Chairman and Student Activities Coordinator
Rev. Fr. Hareth Ibrahim, Assistant Librarian
Rev. Fr. Gibran Lati, Personnel Office
Ayuch, Dr. Daniel, Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs
Internal Student Life Coordinator
Wannous, Ramy, Academic Liaison
Ghazi, Mirna, Assistant Academic Liaison

        

·        Full Time Faculty Members (CLICK ON EACH NAME TO READ THEIR PROFILE)

Rev. Archimandrite Isaac Barakat, M. Th., New Testament, University of Thessaloniki
Abou Mrad, Nicolas. Ph.D., Biblical Studies, University of Friedrich-Alexander, Germany
Ayuch, Daniel, Ph.D., Theology, University of Muenster, Germany
Georgi, Fadi, PhD, Dogmatics, University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Nahas, Georges, Ph.D., Education, Université de Paris
Wannous, Ramy, PhD, Church History, University of Marburg, Germany

·         Part-Time Faculty Members

    Metropolitan Paul (Yazigi), Ph.D., Patristics, University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Bishop Basilios Nassour, Ph.D., Church History, Thessaloniki, Greece
Rev. Archimandrite Grigorios Papathomas, Ph.D., Canon Law, University of Paris
 Rev. Archimandrite Jack Khalil, Ph.D., New Testament, Univ. of Thessaloniki, Greece
Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Chahine, B.A. Arabic Literature and Law, Lebanese University, Lebanon
Rev. Fr. George Massouh, Ph.D., Islamology, Pontifical Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Rome, Italy
Rev. Fr. Romanos Gibran, Diploma in Byzantine Music, Zoodhakho Pigii Institute, Greece
Kanaan, Marlène, Doctorat Dès lettres, Philosophy, Université Saint Joseph, Lebanon
Karam, Hanibal D.E.A., Philosophy / M.A., Christian-Muslim Studies, Lebanese University/U.O.B.
Nahas, Nayla, Ph.D., Psychology, Universiyt of Toulouse le Mirail, France
Mitri, Tarek, Ph. D. Sociology of Religions, Université de Paris X, France
Slim, Souad Ph.D., History- Islamology, Université de Paris IV / University of Burningham

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THE B.A. IN ORTHODOX THEOLOGY

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M.A. in Applied Orthodox Theology

I- Basis

The St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology offers, in coordination with the Antiochian House of Studies, an MA in applied Orthodox Theology, to students who have successfully completed 24 credits of course work and an MA thesis. Applicants to the program must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology. Majors in other disciplines, holding a Bachelor’s degree can be considered, provided completion 36 credits of the St. Stephen Diploma in Theology or their equivalent.

The 24 credit requirement for graduation includes 15 credits of required course work TH 511, 520, 531, 532, 540; 6 credits in applied work PR 592 and 593; and 3 credits in research Methodology MEM 300. The MA thesis of 50 to 75 pages will be counted as 6 credits.

 

II- Curriculum

TH 511 Advanced course in Doctrine 3 cr.

Here the student comes to an understanding of the Orthodox approach to the mystery of the Holy Trinity, i.e., a personal encounter between the believer and community of believers with the three hypostases of the Godhead.

TH 520 Canon Law 3 cr.

Introducing the student to Orthodox Canon Law, it provides grounding in the basics of their implementation and the spirit of their application. It also provides an overview of the Key concepts of economia and akriveia.

TH 531 Pastoral Theology I 3 cr.

This course provides the student with an introduction to the theory and practice of pastoral theology in the context of the faith of the Orthodox Church.

TH 532 Pastoral Theology II 3 cr.

Building on the first course in pastoral theology, this course examines a variety of “case study” applications of the pastoral method in an Orthodox context.

TH 540 Spirituality 3 cr.

This course introduces the student to a sample of the literature concerning Orthodox Spirituality and emphasizes its organic connection to correct dogma and proper practice of the faith.

PR 592 Pastoral Project I 3 cr.

Under the direction of the student’s pastor or other appropriate ecclesiastical authority, the student designs and executes an educational project approved by the St. Stephen’s Program project coordinator. At the conclusion of the project, the student submits materials designed to enable the project coordinator to assess the success of the student regarding the project.

PR 593 Pastoral Project II 3 cr.

Under the guidance of the student’s pastor or other appropriate ecclesiastical authority, the student conducts one or more pastoral activities. At their conclusion, the pastor submits an assessment of the student’s implementation of the project in its pastoral context.

 MEM 300 Research Methodology 3 cr.

This course intends to familiarize the students with all the components of a research. Students will be asked to analyze papers, articles and theses in order to acquire a critical approach to the different steps in writing a research.

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