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Dr. Clovis Karam

Dr. Clovis Karam
9425 Lockford Way Elk Grove CA 95829
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Professional Summary
Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religions from the Catholic University of Lyon, France
Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Lyon III France
Part time Professor of Philosophy at CSUS 2013-18.
Part time professor of Arabic Culture at CSUS WLL Department 2017-18.
Part time Professor of Humanities at CRC 2015-16.
Assistant Professor at Notre Dame University (NDU) Lebanon 1999-2012.
Assistant Professor of Aramaic-Arabic Religious Studies at the Antonine University Beirut 2000-20012.
According to the Bulletin of the Catholic University of Lyon, Dr. C. Karam is one of the few scholars that have demonstrated extensive knowledge and research in the fields of Humanities, Biblical Studies, Near EasternReligions, and Mediterranean Cultures and Mythologies.
Founder & Director of PARC.ORGthe Phoenician Aramaic/Arabic Research Center.
Founder of ETAPE.ORG a leading student exchange program for Europe.
Member of the GETT- Program conducting research in Global Sociology and Anthropology with El Camino College USA.
Education
Université Catholique de Lyon, France / 1979-1985
  • Ph.D. Scholastic Philosophy

Université de Lyon II, France / 1979-1984
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy –Multidisciplinary Studies:
Mythology & Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology,Sociology, and Cultural Anthropology.
Institut de Sciences Sociales Appliquées ISSA, France / 1979-1984
  • Diploma in Applied Social Sciences.

American University of Beirut / 1974-1979
  • Bachelor in PSPA, Political Science / Public Administration
Antonine University of Beirut, Diploma in Aramaic, Arabic, and Comparative Semitic Languages. 1974- 1979
Experience
P.T Professor of Philosophy at CSUS (California State University, Sacramento), and Arabic Fall 2017 and Spring 2018.
Notre Dame University, NDU. Lebanon / 2013-2018
1999 - 2013
Assistant Professor in Humanities.
  • Philosophy& Human Thought (From the Pre-Socratics to the Existentialists)
  • Sociology / Anthropology (Archeology of the Semitic Mind)
  • Mythology, Religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Antonin University, Institute of Biblical Studies, Beirut Lebanon / 1999 - 2006
  • Near Eastern and Ugaritic Mythological Texts and the Canaanite-Biblical Saga.
  • Phoenician Mythology and the Scriptures.

International Universities, Nice, France / 1988 - 1999
  • Director of the International Program for Languages and Cultures: Arabic, French, Italian, English, Russian.

Institut Montaigne, Nice, France (International Programs Director). / 1984 - 1988
Professor
  • Arabic & Global Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Applied Social Studies

Institut Tunon, Monte Carlo (Hospitality management College) / 1984- 1988
Arabic & Global Studies - Comparative MediterraneanCultural Studies,
Académie de Lyon, France / 1983 - 1984
Professor
  • Arabic Language and culture
  • Philosophy & Religion

Outlook Magazine, Beirut, Lebanon / 1982 - 1983
Trilingual, Editor in Chief. Project and teaching, interrupted by the Israeli Invasion of Lebanon, and the occupation of Lebanon by the Syrian regime.
Lebanese University / 1982 - 1983
  • The Phoenician Mythology and its Impact on Modern Lebanese Minds (The Myth of Adonis).
  • The Genius of the Semitic Mythology, Cultural Anthropology, Structuralism & Linguistics

Publications
Herméneutique de l’Esprit Libanais and Arabic Culture (études mythologiques, article, Revue Université Antonin) / April 2007
Khaddada (articles in Arabic, on Lebanese Philosophy in NDU Spirit) / 2005
Herméneutique de la Mythologie Phénicienne (article in Revue AntoninUniversité) / 2002
Adonis – Une Etude Comparative en Mythologies et Religions Orientales (Online book, / 1984
La Symbolique des Archétypes dans la Mythologie Phénicienne (Online book, / 1982
Essay on Gibran’s Philosophy Father of the Arabic Language Renaissance.(200 pages, Faculté Catholique de Lyon) / 1980
Mediterranean Mythologies, Religions, Civilizations, and Symbolism (various articles and conferences in France, Lebanon, and USA)
Articles in Arabic: Unique research on the Arabian mind and culture.
Abraham and Ishmael on the Road to Peace.
The riddle of Prophet Elijah and John the Baptist: The mystery of the
violent death (article)
Min Kaab el Dissit(on Aramaic-Lebanese-Levantine traditions)
Ajajine al Nour (essay on the Symbolism of Water to Wine Miracle at Cana of Galilee)
Garden of Eden, or Gan Adon? Adam-Adon-Adonis, and the Lost Paradise (deciphering the book ofGenesis based on Aramaic-Lebanesesyntax).
Al Haram wal Halal: Women, Wine & Money (essay on Arabian Taboo, cultural anthropology).
Maran Atha (essay on HistoricalJesus, and the Eschatological Times).
From Dabkeh to Nargilleh-Houka (essay on Lebanese Folklore).
Customs and Traditions of Mythical Lebanon in relation to Biblical Times (project of PARC Phoenician Aramaic Research Center).
Seminars / Conferences
The Aramaic Language and Traditions: For the better understanding of Biblical Narrative. Conference at the Knight of Columbus Elk Grove Chapter.
The Phoenician contribution to world civilization: The Birth Alphabets. Council for Eastern Churches, conference.
Introducing the Council of Apostolic Eastern Churches of Greater Sacramento: Rituals of Suffering and Resurrection. The Bishop’s Hour on Immaculate Heart Radio.
“The Impact of Vatican II on Middle Eastern Churches”
NDNU, Belmont, California
“From the Promised Lands to the Land of Promise: The Phoenician Journey from Lebanon to River Sidon-USA”
FIRM Foundation, Salt Lake City, Utah
Diversity On the Mediterranean Basin,Global Cultural Sociology, Series of Video Conferences
Between El Camino College CA and NDU.
“Plato’s Phaedrus and his Misunderstanding of the Gardens of Adonis”: Hermeneutics of Primordial Times. The Hellenic Polis Versusthe Phoenician Cultus. Conference, Friends Hall NDU.
“Panel on Intercultural–Interreligious Marriages in Lebanon”, series broadcasted on“Voice ofLebanon” “Voie Du Liban”radio(VDL), Beirut, Lebanon
“Taboo or not Taboo in the Middle East”, series on
Voice of Lebanon Radio (VDL), Beirut, Lebanon
“Sex in Media, it’s Impact on Lebanon’s society”
MTV, Beirut, Lebanon
“From There Perspective”: Lebanese and ME Societies in the eyes of Europeans, a panel of foreign nationals (in Arabic).
Home Helpers in Lebanon: Slavery or Salvation?
“On Zajal” typical Lebanese colloquial poetry, (NDU inter department lectures series) / May 2017
May 2016
May 2015
April 2013
April 2013
May 2012
October 2011
April 2011
2003 to 2012
On the Phoenician Path (Phoenicia.org) / 2003 to 2012
On the Mystery of the Phoenician Origins (Herodotus, the Histories, Book I Chapter I): A voyage to the Land of Myra and Incense, Oman / ongoing
Phoenician Studies Seminar (Sorbonne, Paris) / 1984 to 1997
Psychology and Religion (Faculté Lyon II) / 1981
Minorities in the Middle East (Faculté Catholique de Lyon) / 1981
Research Areas of Concentration
Coordinator for Apostolic Eastern Churches of Greater Sacramento an ecumenical & interfaith peace initiative for Californians.
Philosophy, customs, politicsof Middle Eastern Cultures & Religions
Phoenician MythologyHistories: contribution to world civilization
New Insight in Middle EasternCultural Anthropology
Ibn Khaldoun revisited
Comparative Middle Eastern Studies: Taboo (Halal & Haram)
Solving the Riddle behind the Pig Taboo (pig lovers and pig haters)
Maronite Oriental Christian Heritage, Ritual, and traditions
Educational Travel / 2013-17
Languages & Hobbies
English, French, Arabic, Aramaic, notions of Italian.
Hiking, camping, gardening, music, nature and travelling.