Orthodox Cultural and Educational Society Launches Second Arab Christians Conference
The Orthodox Cultural and Educational Society announced the launch of the Second Arab Christians Conference, titled “Authenticity of Faith and Arab Identity,” during a press conference held on Sunday evening at its headquarters in Amman.اضافة اعلان
The conference will take place on November 6–7, 2026, bringing together a distinguished group of researchers, academics, intellectuals, and religious leaders from Jordan, the Arab region, and Europe.
The second Arab Christians Conference will focus on examining what is known as Christian Zionism, exploring its historical, intellectual, and theological roots and its evolution through various academic approaches.
The discussions aim to highlight authentic Christian interpretations of the Bible and refute misleading religious interpretations that have been used to justify political and ideological agendas.
Chairperson of the Administrative Board of the Orthodox Cultural and Educational Society, Engineer Nermin Sindaha, affirmed that organizing the second Arab Christians Conference stems from the Society’s belief in the importance of establishing a sustainable intellectual and cultural platform rooted in the authenticity of faith and Arab identity.
She stressed that the presence of Arab Christians is an authentic and active part of the history, present, and issues of the region.
She added that the Society aspires to strengthen Jordan’s position as an inclusive Arab country and a platform for sustained intellectual and cultural dialogue, bringing together researchers, thinkers, and religious leaders from the region and around the world in discussions based on knowledge and responsibility.
Such efforts, she noted, contribute to promoting openness, pluralism, and coexistence through the Society’s role in providing a platform for enlightened cultural and intellectual exchange.
Sindaha also pointed out that the conference is being held against the backdrop of Jordan’s historic role in protecting and safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
She emphasized that the Hashemite Custodianship over the holy sites in Jerusalem represents a unique model for preserving the city's Arab identity and safeguarding its religious and human heritage.
It also reflects a historic commitment to protecting the Christian and Muslim presence in the city and confronting attempts to erase its identity or alter its established historical and legal status quo.
For his part, Conference President Professor Dr. Humam Ghusaib explained that selecting Christian Zionism as the conference's main theme reflects the need to study and understand the phenomenon, trace its origins and development, highlight its risks, and examine the importance of addressing and deconstructing its underlying narratives.
He also pointed to its impact on intellectual and political thought, as well as the transformations these movements have undergone in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
The conference program will feature four specialized intellectual sessions addressing Christian interpretations of the Old and New Testaments, alongside early Church Fathers' perspectives and historical interpretations. Discussions will also examine the emergence and development of Christian Zionism and the intellectual and religious factors that contributed to its formation.
The conference will further explore appropriate approaches and mechanisms for challenging these interpretations in their areas of influence across the United States and Europe.
Part of the conference will also be dedicated to examining Muslim-Christian partnership in addressing intellectual challenges and promoting a shared culture of coexistence.
Through these activities, and in partnership with several national institutions and civil society organizations, the Society seeks to establish the conference as a lasting platform for knowledge and dialogue, extending beyond its scheduled sessions.
This will be achieved through documenting research papers, discussions, and interviews and making them available through the Society's digital platforms, thereby contributing to intellectual dialogue and raising awareness of issues related to Arab identity and authentic Arab belonging.
The partners include the Arab Christian Initiative (Orouba), the Jordanian Writers Association, and Jordanian Jerusalem-related organizations, represented by the Bayt Al-Maqdis Forum, Women for Jerusalem, Jerusalem Day Association, the Society for the Protection of Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Studies Center, and the Orthodox Society.
Other partners include Jordanian Orthodox associations, represented by the Arab Orthodox Renaissance Charitable Society, the Orthodox Club, the Orthodox Society, and the Amman Orthodox Scouts and Guides Group, in addition to the Association of Eastern Christians in Jordan, Fuheis Cultural Forum, Arab Cultural Association, Arab Forum, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA).
The Orthodox Cultural and Educational Society affirmed that, through organizing the conference's second edition, it seeks to continue its cultural and educational mission and provide a platform for research and responsible dialogue on issues related to Arab and Christian identity, while promoting unity, openness, and a culture of dialogue.
The conference will take place on November 6–7, 2026, bringing together a distinguished group of researchers, academics, intellectuals, and religious leaders from Jordan, the Arab region, and Europe.
The second Arab Christians Conference will focus on examining what is known as Christian Zionism, exploring its historical, intellectual, and theological roots and its evolution through various academic approaches.
The discussions aim to highlight authentic Christian interpretations of the Bible and refute misleading religious interpretations that have been used to justify political and ideological agendas.
Chairperson of the Administrative Board of the Orthodox Cultural and Educational Society, Engineer Nermin Sindaha, affirmed that organizing the second Arab Christians Conference stems from the Society’s belief in the importance of establishing a sustainable intellectual and cultural platform rooted in the authenticity of faith and Arab identity.
She stressed that the presence of Arab Christians is an authentic and active part of the history, present, and issues of the region.
She added that the Society aspires to strengthen Jordan’s position as an inclusive Arab country and a platform for sustained intellectual and cultural dialogue, bringing together researchers, thinkers, and religious leaders from the region and around the world in discussions based on knowledge and responsibility.
Such efforts, she noted, contribute to promoting openness, pluralism, and coexistence through the Society’s role in providing a platform for enlightened cultural and intellectual exchange.
Sindaha also pointed out that the conference is being held against the backdrop of Jordan’s historic role in protecting and safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
She emphasized that the Hashemite Custodianship over the holy sites in Jerusalem represents a unique model for preserving the city's Arab identity and safeguarding its religious and human heritage.
It also reflects a historic commitment to protecting the Christian and Muslim presence in the city and confronting attempts to erase its identity or alter its established historical and legal status quo.
For his part, Conference President Professor Dr. Humam Ghusaib explained that selecting Christian Zionism as the conference's main theme reflects the need to study and understand the phenomenon, trace its origins and development, highlight its risks, and examine the importance of addressing and deconstructing its underlying narratives.
He also pointed to its impact on intellectual and political thought, as well as the transformations these movements have undergone in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
The conference program will feature four specialized intellectual sessions addressing Christian interpretations of the Old and New Testaments, alongside early Church Fathers' perspectives and historical interpretations. Discussions will also examine the emergence and development of Christian Zionism and the intellectual and religious factors that contributed to its formation.
The conference will further explore appropriate approaches and mechanisms for challenging these interpretations in their areas of influence across the United States and Europe.
Part of the conference will also be dedicated to examining Muslim-Christian partnership in addressing intellectual challenges and promoting a shared culture of coexistence.
Through these activities, and in partnership with several national institutions and civil society organizations, the Society seeks to establish the conference as a lasting platform for knowledge and dialogue, extending beyond its scheduled sessions.
This will be achieved through documenting research papers, discussions, and interviews and making them available through the Society's digital platforms, thereby contributing to intellectual dialogue and raising awareness of issues related to Arab identity and authentic Arab belonging.
The partners include the Arab Christian Initiative (Orouba), the Jordanian Writers Association, and Jordanian Jerusalem-related organizations, represented by the Bayt Al-Maqdis Forum, Women for Jerusalem, Jerusalem Day Association, the Society for the Protection of Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Studies Center, and the Orthodox Society.
Other partners include Jordanian Orthodox associations, represented by the Arab Orthodox Renaissance Charitable Society, the Orthodox Club, the Orthodox Society, and the Amman Orthodox Scouts and Guides Group, in addition to the Association of Eastern Christians in Jordan, Fuheis Cultural Forum, Arab Cultural Association, Arab Forum, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA).
The Orthodox Cultural and Educational Society affirmed that, through organizing the conference's second edition, it seeks to continue its cultural and educational mission and provide a platform for research and responsible dialogue on issues related to Arab and Christian identity, while promoting unity, openness, and a culture of dialogue.
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