Background
Handal, Ephrem I. was born on December 7, 1950 in Bethlehem, Palestine. Arrived in the United States, 1979. Son of Ibrahim A. and Nijmeh A. Handal.
deacon theology studies educator
Handal, Ephrem I. was born on December 7, 1950 in Bethlehem, Palestine. Arrived in the United States, 1979. Son of Ibrahim A. and Nijmeh A. Handal.
Bachelor, University Steubenville, 1983. Master of Arts, University Steubenville, 1987. D Sacred Theology, Romano-Byzantine School Theology, Duluth, Minnesota, 2000.
Lecturer Bethlehem Bible College, 1984—1985. Research assistant Dominican House of Studies, Washington, 1986—1987. Private lecturer Missionaries of Charity, 1992—1994.
Lecturer theology and spirituality Notre Dame Graduate School Christendom College, Alexandria, Virginia, 1988—1996. Assistant professor of theology & spirituality Notre Dame Graduate School Christendom, since 1996. Member students advisory council Evangelizing Islam, 2002.
Member permanent diaconate program Archdiocese of Washington, 2001. Delegate theological-pastoral congress and 2d world meeting Holy Father with Families, Rio de Janeiro, 1997.
Member of Fellowship Catholic Scholars, Catholic Biblical Association (associate).
Married Judy C. Handal, January 7, 1989. Children: Cyril, Jose Antonio.