Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Dr. Abjar Bahkou is associate professor of Practical Theology at SA国际传媒, St. Louis.
Bahkou joined the faculty in June 2018. Previously, Bahkou served in several capacities at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, including most recently as senior lecturer of Arabic literature, culture and language (2015-18), and resident research fellow for the Institute for Studies of Religion, Program on Global Studies of Religion (2009-18). His previous teaching experience includes as an adjunct professor of Muslim-Christian dialogue at SA国际传媒 (2014); adjunct professor of Arabic literature, culture and language at the University of North Texas (2009); and instructor in Islamic studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2006-08). He also completed teaching assistantships at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2006-07); St. Ephraim Theological Seminary in Damascus, Syria (1998-99); and Salesian Pontifical University in Rome, Italy (1996-98).
Bahkou holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Pontifical Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Rome, Italy (2011), and a Ph.D. from Salesian Pontifical University in Rome, Italy (1998). He received a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Islamic Studies (2009) and an M.A. from Salesian Pontifical University in Education (1996). He received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Salesian Pontifical University (1995) and a Diploma in Theology from St. Ephraim Theological Seminary (1993).
He is the author of 鈥淪hining the Gospel Light on the Quran: Understanding and Engaging Muslims鈥� (2021), 鈥淭he Monk Encounters the Prophet, The Story of the Encounter between Monk Bah墨ra and Muhammad as it is Recorded in the Syriac Manuscript of Mardin 259/2鈥� (2017); 鈥淟ife with God (in Arabic) a Discipleship Program based on Luther Catechism鈥� (2017); 鈥淒efending Christian Faith, The Fifth Part of the Christian Apology of Gerasimus鈥� (2014); 鈥淜it膩b al-K膩f墨 F墨 al-Ma式n膩 al-Sh膩f墨 (The Complete Book of the Healing Meaning)鈥� (2012); 鈥淥n the Road to Emmaus: Youth Devotional Journey through Christian Faith鈥� (2010); and 鈥淚potesi di Education Religiosa Cristiana Nel Contesto Giovanile Arabo Siriano, (A Proposal for the Religious Education of Young People in the Arabo-Syrian Context)鈥� (1998).
He has written numerous articles and has done translation work from English into Arabic.
Bahkou and his wife, Phylan, have three children. His hobbies include spending time with his family, physical fitness and traveling.
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Patristics
Muslim-Christian dialogue