It is expected that the Doctor of Divinity program will begin at Bethlehem Bible College along with seminaries in Lebanon and Egypt, after the official signing of an academic Memorandum of Understanding with regional and international higher educational seminaries.

The high-quality doctoral program on theology in the Middle East in cooperation with the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon and the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo will become known as The Middle East Graduate Theological Studies Consortium (MEGTC)

The doctoral program in theology will be rooted in the Middle Eastern context. The Arab partners also made a strategic partnership with the Protestant Theological University in Amsterdam (PThU).

This initiative represents a milestone in theological research and education, focusing exclusively on the research doctoral program. Rooted in a shared spirit of collaboration and an unwavering commitment to serving the Church by producing world-class research in the Middle East region the program is designed to leverage the collective human and educational resources of the three institutions, with the potential for additional individuals to participate. Within the area. Students who embark on this academic journey will become an integral part of the program through MEGTC and will be awarded a doctoral degree. degree from PThU Amsterdam upon successful completion.

Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, Academic Dean of Bethlehem Bible College, shared his enthusiasm by saying, “This is a tremendous achievement and will mark an important milestone in Bethlehem Bible College’s journey. Because it will serve the Church of the Middle East through quality research, dedication to excellence, and critical thinking,” Dr. Isaac explained. “Students can conduct high-quality research while still establishing their roots in the Middle East.”

The Rev. Dr. Jack Sarah, President of Bethlehem Bible College, expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are honored by this partnership with strong theological education institutions that share the same values, beliefs, and mission philosophy. We have been working on this for nearly six years, and this is the result of hard work and commitment from all organizations. There is no doubt that this cooperation will serve all parties concerned.”