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

Denman, Brian; Loller, Marie; Spence, Rebecca

Author(s)

Denman, Brian

Loller, Marie

Spence, Rebecca

Publication Date

2008

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.

Citation

International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, 9(2), p. 69-83

ISSN

2202-493X

1443-1475

Link

https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4616

Language

en

Publisher

Australia and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society (ANZCIES)

Title

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

Type of document

Journal Article

Entity Type

Publication

Author(s)	Denman, Brian Loller, Marie Spence, Rebecca
Publication Date	2008
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.
Citation	International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, 9(2), p. 69-83
ISSN	2202-493X 1443-1475
Link	https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4616
Language	en
Publisher	Australia and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society (ANZCIES)
Title	Mar Elias, Arab Christians of Israel, and the Sign of the White Dove
Type of document	Journal Article
Entity Type	Publication

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

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