French
Arabic
Marguerite ASMAR (EL) BOU AOUN
Assistant Professor
School of Translators and Interpreters of Beirut
Chargé de Cours
Faculty of Religious Sciences
maître de conférences
Institute of Psychomotor Therapy
Chargé de Cours
01/421 000 ext 5908 marguerite.elasmar@usj.edu.lb
Committed to promoting collaboration with both national international researchers highly eager to participate in innovative projects. As a philosopher of religion, I love implementing multidisciplinary approaches to investigate religious concepts. I have a deep commitment to utilizing my project management expertise to ensure successful outcomes.
Education
| Degree | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Philosophy of religion | Université de Strasbourg | France | 2021 |
| PhD in Religious Studies | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2021 |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Université Libanaise (UL) | Lebanon | 2007 |
| Master in Religious Studies - Practical Theology | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2004 |
| Bachelor in Religious Studies | Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth | Lebanon | 2002 |
Teaching at USJ
Belief in the face of sciencesPhilosophy of belief
The theologies of belief
Analytical research communication
Methodological basis of scientific research
Domaine textes sacrés
Introduction to the concept of religion
Zotero,
The theologies of belief
Analytical research communication
Methodological basis of scientific research
Domaine textes sacrés
Introduction to the concept of religion
Zotero,
University teaching outside USJ
| University teaching outside USJ | Country | Institution | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy of mind | Lebanon | Lebanese American University (LAU) | 01/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 |
Professional experience outside USJ
| Professional experience | Organisation | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | 01/09/2021 | |
| Lecturer | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | 01/09/2014 | 31/08/2021 |
| Social project tutor / Counselor / Religious department animator | Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour | 01/09/2009 | 31/08/2017 |
Areas of expertise
Art, Humanities, Religious Sciences
Research themes
br /Philosophy of religionbr />Religious phenomenon
Religious concepts
To Believe
The Need to Believe
Religious Beliefs
Leadership
Authority
Freedom of religion belief
Religious concepts
To Believe
The Need to Believe
Religious Beliefs
Leadership
Authority
Freedom of religion belief
Publications and communications
Publications:
- « Le besoin de croire », 2023, Éditions L’Harmattan: Paris, 2023, p. 268
- « اشكالية الاعتقاد وأزمة السلطة »,
Al-Machriq Journal, vol. 98, no 2, juin 2024, p. 9-25
- « Recension philosophique, Religion et Liberté de P. Capelle-Dumont et Y. Courtel » in Proche-Orient Chrétien, n.66, vol.3-4, Jan. 2017, USJ: Beirut, pp. 425-430
- « Le Laïc, signe de L’Église dans le monde : Étude des textes SAFE_USJ_du Synode pour le Liban », preprint, July 2004
Some conferences:
- Belief Dynamics: Philosophical Perspectives on Religion, Society, Individual Psychology, Culture, religion, the body round table, Larnaca, Cyprus, June 2024
- Understanding Belief Epistemology for Freedom of Belief, Second International Congress on Freedom of Religion Belief, Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain, June 2024
- A reflection on leadership authority in the institutions of Belief. A study through religious political institutions, 14th International conference on religion society, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, May 2024
- Philosophers the need to believe, Theology Religion Studies Seminar, League of European Research Universities, Saint John’s College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, September 2019
- Light Religion other contributions, Nagoya International Interdisciplinary Doctoral School Light, frontier, time diversity, University of Nagoya, Nagoya, Japan, August 2017
- « Le besoin de croire », 2023, Éditions L’Harmattan: Paris, 2023, p. 268
- « اشكالية الاعتقاد وأزمة السلطة »,
Al-Machriq Journal, vol. 98, no 2, juin 2024, p. 9-25
- « Recension philosophique, Religion et Liberté de P. Capelle-Dumont et Y. Courtel » in Proche-Orient Chrétien, n.66, vol.3-4, Jan. 2017, USJ: Beirut, pp. 425-430
- « Le Laïc, signe de L’Église dans le monde : Étude des textes SAFE_USJ_du Synode pour le Liban », preprint, July 2004
Some conferences:
- Belief Dynamics: Philosophical Perspectives on Religion, Society, Individual Psychology, Culture, religion, the body round table, Larnaca, Cyprus, June 2024
- Understanding Belief Epistemology for Freedom of Belief, Second International Congress on Freedom of Religion Belief, Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain, June 2024
- A reflection on leadership authority in the institutions of Belief. A study through religious political institutions, 14th International conference on religion society, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, May 2024
- Philosophers the need to believe, Theology Religion Studies Seminar, League of European Research Universities, Saint John’s College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, September 2019
- Light Religion other contributions, Nagoya International Interdisciplinary Doctoral School Light, frontier, time diversity, University of Nagoya, Nagoya, Japan, August 2017
Useful links
https://icibeyrouth.com/liban/342281
Awards and distinctions
Third prize national winner - “ma thèse en 180 secondes” (3 minutes thesis competition) https://www.usj.edu.lb/news.php?id=10656