2014-2020          PhD in Theology(with distinction)

St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology, University of Balamand, Lebanon

2008-2011          Doctor of Ministry

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

1994-1998        Master of Divinity (with high distinction)

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Boston, MA, USA

1989-1993        Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

RESEARCH 

Fr. Bassam Nassif’s research addresses contemporary pastoral challenges facing the Orthodox Church. He is concerned with embracing the modern human sciences within pastoral theology and patristic anthropology, leading to the formation of a therapeutic and holistic pastoral care approach. His Ph.D. in Theology dealt with major pastoral implications of postmodernity on family life and its impact on the theology of marriage. In addition to teaching and researching pastoral theology and marital counseling at the Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology, University of Balamand, Fr. Nassif serves on several academic and administrative committees at the University. In addition to his three works entitled: The Mystery of Marriage amid Deconstruction: A Dialogue between Orthodox Anthropology and Postmodern Perspectives, Marital Conflicts: Redeeming Relationships in Lebanese Context, and  ‘On the Confirmation of the Law of Moses, the Gospel and Orthodoxy.’ A Treatise written in Arabic by Theodore Abu Qurrah, Bishop of Harran (c.755-c.829), Fr. Bassam has also authored several book chapters and journal articles.