UoB - Faculty of Theology

The Faculty accepts applicants in accordance with its rules.

Tuition, board and lodging are free for anyone willing to commit himself to pastoral and educational work in the Church, or prepare himself for priesthood as confirmed by a recommendation letter sent by his spiritual sponsor (bishop or monastery abbot).

The Faculty Council determines fees paid by students who do not fall under the guidelines above.

Living on campus is compulsory. The Faculty Council may make exemptions to this, depending on a number of considerations. But in all circumstances, students are to maintain a continuous relationship with the Faculty in order to abide by its regulations, and share in all responsibilities.

The applicant is required to provide the following items:

1. A photocopy of the Identity Card.
2. A copy of the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II or its equivalent.
3. Judiciary record (for applicants other than clerics).
4. Two passport photographs.
5. A recommendation letter from the spiritual sponsor (bishop or monastery abbot).
6. An application for admission.
7. A personal letter stating the reasons for joining the Faculty.

The Dean appoints the Admissions Committee. The Committee studies applications, sets up entrance examinations, and recommends admission to the Faculty Council.

1. Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II or its equivalent.
2. Passing the entrance examination.
3. Approval of a medical committee appointed by the Faculty.

The Admissions Committee, chaired by the Dean, sets up an entrance examination in accordance with the following requirements:

1. A good knowledge of Arabic.
2. An adequate knowledge of English, which enables the student to follow lectures and use reference material.
3. Adequate spiritual education and an awareness of basic Christian doctrine.
4. Adequate general education and intellectual maturity. The Dean and the Faculty Council may add other requirements in line with Faculty rules and objectives.

The entrance examination involves two parts: a written examination and an oral interview with the Dean or a member of the committee delegated by the Dean.

Failure in the entrance examination may lead to refusal or to acceptance to a preparatory year, which is meant to qualify students for regular admission. The program of this year is determined in the curriculum.

Students who fulfill the above requirements are officially accepted. During their first academic year they are on probation. Their final acceptance depends on:

1. Their academic record
2. Their disciplined life in the Faculty.
3. An evaluation of their behavior during the first year.

Female Students reside off campus in agreement with the Faculty’s administration. They are asked to abide by all regulations and share in all responsibilities.

The Faculty admits auditors to one or more courses provided that they fulfill the requirements for admission. They are given a statement indicating their attendance in the courses they followed.

Every student has a file which includes all his/her documents and data about his/her academic and disciplinary life.

Registration takes place annually during the second half of June and the second half of September. Entrance examinations are held during the week preceding the beginning of the academic year. Each registered student is issued an identification card signed by the Dean.

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