Biblical foundation and institutional identity
Faith and values
The statement of faith and the five values as presented in the attached academic manual.
Forming leaders who serve locally
Statement of faith
The Bible, in its two Testaments and 66 books, is the inspired Word of God and the infallible authority for faith and life
One God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human; born of a virgin, He lived without sin, died as an atoning sacrifice, rose, ascended, intercedes, and will come again
The Holy Spirit is a divine Person who convicts, grants faith and new birth, indwells and sanctifies the believer, and gives gifts to build up the Church
Humanity is created in the image of God but has sinned, yet remains the object of God’s love and bears His dignity
Salvation is a free gift based on the work of Christ, experienced through repentance and faith
The Church is the community of believers for worship, discipleship, proclaiming the Gospel, and serving society
Bodily resurrection: to life or to judgment
Holistic transformation
Changing every aspect of personal and communal life under the lordship of Christ, and taking part in renewing society through righteousness, justice, and reconciliation.
Relationship with the local church
Working in and through local churches to train local leaders within the context of church ministry.
Servant leadership
Following Jesus Christ’s model of leadership that serves others.
Cooperation
Listening, sharing, building, discussing, and compromising to solve problems and achieve goals.
Accessible education
High-quality, affordable theological education for students wherever they are in the Arab world and the diaspora, with respect for their cultural contexts.
The information on this page is drawn from the attached Arabic academic manual. Confirm course schedules, fees, specializations, and any curriculum changes with the PTEE office when registering.