Theological education by extension across the Arab worldpteemail@ptee.org

More than four decades of extension education

PTEE history

From the founding meeting in Amman in 1981 to e-learning and the formation of thousands of students across the Arab world and diaspora.

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Learning and dialogue in community
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1981 · Founding

PTEE was formally established in Amman on 31 May 1981 by representatives of denominations, institutions, organizations and individuals from across the Arab world. The first classes began that summer, with Amman as the administrative base.

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1983–1999 · Membership and expansion

  • 1983: associate member of ICETE
  • 1989: Egypt
  • 1990: Syria
  • 1994: Lebanon
  • 1995: Sudan
  • 1996: Iraq
  • 1999: Arabian Gulf
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2002–2012 · Accreditation and a permanent centre

  • 2002: ATA accreditation for the Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor of Theology
  • 2005: regional accreditation and development of the Certificate of Ministry
  • 2012: purchase of the permanent service centre in Al-Rawabi, Amman
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2017–2019 · E-learning

  • 2017: conversion of bachelor-level courses to multimedia online delivery began
  • Summer 2018: accredited online courses began
  • 2019: Sudanese study groups restarted in Uganda and Sudan after facilitator training and formation of a national committee
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Figures in the manual

  • About 5,000 students
  • 1,406 classes
  • 127 facilitator-training workshops
  • Average of 324 students and 104 classes per year from 2019 to 2024
  • 45 bachelor-level courses and a 22-course Certificate of Ministry list
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Leadership in the manual

The manual identifies Rev Dr Victor Sadek as Executive Director since December 2019 after more than 25 years of pastoral ministry. He holds bachelor's degrees in Biology and Chemistry and graduate degrees in Theology.

This page is based on the supplied Arabic academic manual. Confirm current scheduling, fees, specializations and any curriculum revisions with PTEE when enrolling.