The NEST offers a special program of studies for expatriate students who would like to become acquainted with and/or deepen their knowledge of the churches of the Middle East, Islam and Arabic language and culture.

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STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY YEAR

• First Semester (October - February)

Contemporary Eastern Churches: a survey and introduction to the various liturgical, doctrinal and spiritual Christian traditions, including field visits, excursions and interviews.

Islamic Studies: Courses that introduce Islam historically and doctrinally, as well as advanced courses in Islamics and Christian-Muslim dialogue and relations.

Ecumenical Movement in the Middle East: An historical survey, with special attention given to joint ecumenical work; including field visits and conversation with ecumenical figures

Optional courses offered by NEST or neighboring universities at the student’s own expense ( (American University of Beirut, Jesuit University, Lebanese American University, Haigazian University).


• Second Semester (February - June)

Students decide to specialize in any of the above areas. They are required to do research, under supervision, in a specific field and produce a paper (25-30 pages). Courses may be attended at NEST or elsewhere for that purpose.

Prerequisites

- Adequate knowledge of English, the language of instruction at NEST.
- Some previous study of Theology

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For Application and Information
Please write to:

Dr. George Sabra
President
Near East School of Theology
P.O. Box 13-5780 Chouran
Beirut 1102-2070
Lebanon
Tel.        +961-1-354194/346708
Fax.       +961-1-347129
e-mail    : dean@theonest.edu.lb