Institute of Theology

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Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MTh program must: 

  1. Hold the Lebanese General Secondary Certificate, or its equivalent.
  2. Hold a Bachelor of Theology degree (BTh) from an Orthodox institution of higher education with a general average of 80/100, or its equivalent.
  3. Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of Arabic considered acceptable by the admission committee.*
  4. Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of English (600 on a paper-based TOEFL for non-native English speakers).*
  5. File a full application form and provide the following documents:
    • A letter of recommendation issued by the respective canonical Ecclesiastical authority
    • Two recommendation letters by faculty members, who taught the candidate*
    • A personal statement expressing their career goals and personal objectives in seeking the MTh
    • Copies of acquired diplomas or degrees*
    • 3 passport photos
    • A photocopy of a valid ID.
    • Judicial police record
  6. Show a good knowledge in at least one ancient language, which shall be defined by the admission committee based on their field of study and thesis project.*
  7. Be enrolled upon the recommendation of the IOT's Council, and might be requested to take undergraduate bridging courses for the holders of a Bachelor of Theology degree (BTh) from a non-Orthodox institution of higher education.

 Remarks for graduate applicants:

  1. Holders of an MDiv degree from an Orthodox institution of higher education are admitted in a shorter academic program.
  2. Holders of a Master degree in Theology from a non-Orthodox institution of higher education are admitted in a shorter academic program in addition to bridging courses in Eastern Christian Theology.

* N/A for the Institute’s graduates.

 

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Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology
The University of Balamand

Address: Monastery of Balamand, PO Box 100, Tripoli, Lebanon
Tel: 00961 (0) 6 930 305 - Fax: 00961 (0) 6 930 304
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