Middle East University - Lebanon
Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Baouchriyeh, Lebanon

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

3 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

May 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Arts in Theology at MEU prepares students called by God for service as gospel workers in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Middle East and North Africa. The programme combines biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, pastoral care, preaching, leadership, and experiential learning to equip Adventist ministers to proclaim faith, teach, and serve communities.

Career Outcomes: Graduates may work as pastors, gospel workers, Bible teachers, missionaries, youth leaders, chaplains, religious educators, and community coordinators. They serve in church ministry, education, nonprofit leadership, intercultural outreach, and theological training. Keywords: ministry, evangelism, pastoral care, theological education, intercultural ministry.

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology prepares students who have been called by God to a life of service as gospel workers in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This degree is uniquely tailored for service to the people of the Middle East and North Africa region.

We aim for our students to effectively proclaim biblical faith through personal witness, preaching, teaching, and leadership in their communities and around the world.

The mission of the program is to equip converted Adventist gospel workers and leaders to think theologically, engage globally, and live biblically.

The Department of Religion offers undergraduate degrees to prepare Bible teachers and gospel ministers to serve the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the wider community. Degree students are provided in-depth instruction in biblical, theological, historical, ethical, and pastoral courses so as to be better equipped for a wide and relevant proclamation of the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. The department also provides basic religion courses to meet the religion course requirement needs of general education courses.

The mission of the department is to involve both degree majors and general education students in an experiential understanding of Jesus Christ and His Word; to encourage the study of God's word, sharing of spiritual and ethical ideas, connecting with people, serving humanity, and changing one's world; and to contribute to the development of family, community, and the Church in anticipation of the soon return of Jesus Christ.

The department offers the following degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Religion (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Theology (BA)

The BA degree in Theology is offered to those who desire to become gospel workers and leaders in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Students are introduced to various phases of gospel ministry and to the methods, principles, and procedures of biblical interpretation. It aims to develop skills required for effective proclamation of biblical faith through personal witness, preaching, teaching, and leadership in local, regional, and global communities. Courses are designed to enhance students' commitment to Jesus Christ and their involvement in the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Graduates will be prepared for ministry in any vocation in the world field especially Middle Eastern North African contexts or with people who come from the region. Students must complete 124 credits.