Mar Elias, Arab Christians of Israel, and the Sign of the White Dove

Title
Mar Elias, Arab Christians of Israel, and the Sign of the White Dove
Publication Date
2008
Author(s)
Denman, Brian
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9201-4677
Email: bdenman@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:bdenman
Loller, Marie
Spence, Rebecca
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Australia and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society (ANZCIES)
Place of publication
Australia
UNE publication id
une:4726
Abstract
The intent of this paper is to relate the formation of a tertiary institution as part of Mar Elias Educational Institutions and to identify the spheres of influence and relevant factors that may lead to its success or demise. It considers the relevance of its founding president, Abuna Elias Chacour, whose installation as Archbishop of the Galilee in early 2006 has brought a sense of cautious optimism. It identifies some arguments for and against the Mar Elias project's possible identity as a Christian Oriented and peace-building institution and the goal of increasing educational standards and opportunities for the community-at-large. It also maps the current climate of tertiary education in Israel with emphasis placed on those institutions serving the Arab population and considers possible scenarios for a future Mar Elias university.
Link
Citation
International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, 9(2), p. 69-83
ISSN
2202-493X
1443-1475
Start page
69
End page
83

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