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Dr. Clovis Karam9425 Lockford Way Elk Grove CA 95829(916) 730-4829 clovis.karam@csus.edu Professional SummaryPh.D. in Philosophy of Religions from the Catholic University of Lyon, FrancePh.D. in Philosophy from the University of Lyon III FrancePart 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 Eastern Religions, and Mediterranean Cultures and Mythologies.Founder & Director of the Phoenician Aramaic/Arabic Research Center.Founder of a leading student exchange program for Europe.Member of the GETT- Program conducting research in Global Sociology and Anthropology with El Camino College USA.EducationUniversité Catholique de Lyon, France1979-1985Ph.D. Scholastic Philosophy Université de Lyon II, France1979-1984Ph.D. in Philosophy –Multidisciplinary Studies: Mythology & Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Cultural Anthropology.Institut de Sciences Sociales Appliquées ISSA, France1979-1984Diploma in Applied Social Sciences.American University of Beirut1974-1979Bachelor in PSPA, Political Science / Public Administration Antonine University of Beirut, Diploma in Aramaic, Arabic, and Comparative Semitic Languages. 1974- 1979ExperienceP.T Professor of Philosophy at CSUS (California State University, Sacramento), and Arabic Fall 2017 and Spring 2018.Notre Dame University, NDU. Lebanon2013-20181999 - 2013Assistant 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 Lebanon1999 - 2006Near Eastern and Ugaritic Mythological Texts and the Canaanite-Biblical Saga.Phoenician Mythology and the Scriptures. International Universities, Nice, France1988 - 1999Director of the International Program for Languages and Cultures: Arabic, French, Italian, English, Russian.Institut Montaigne, Nice, France (International Programs Director).1984 - 1988ProfessorArabic & Global StudiesPhilosophyApplied Social StudiesInstitut Tunon, Monte Carlo (Hospitality management College)- 1988Arabic & Global Studies - Comparative Mediterranean Cultural Studies, Académie de Lyon, France1983 - 1984ProfessorArabic Language and culturePhilosophy & ReligionOutlook Magazine, Beirut, Lebanon1982 - 1983Trilingual, Editor in Chief. Project and teaching, interrupted by the Israeli Invasion of Lebanon, and the occupation of Lebanon by the Syrian regime.Lebanese University1982 - 1983The Phoenician Mythology and its Impact on Modern Lebanese Minds (The Myth of Adonis).The Genius of the Semitic Mythology, Cultural Anthropology, Structuralism & Linguistics PublicationsHerméneutique de l’Esprit Libanais and Arabic Culture (études mythologiques, article, Revue Université Antonin)April 2007Khaddada (articles in Arabic, on Lebanese Philosophy in NDU Spirit)2005Herméneutique de la Mythologie Phénicienne (article in Revue Antonin Université)2002Adonis – Une Etude Comparative en Mythologies et Religions Orientales (Online book, )1984La Symbolique des Archétypes dans la Mythologie Phénicienne (Online book, )1982Essay on Gibran’s Philosophy Father of the Arabic Language Renaissance. (200 pages, Faculté Catholique de Lyon)1980Mediterranean 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 of Genesis based on Aramaic-Lebanese syntax).Al Haram wal Halal: Women, Wine & Money (essay on Arabian Taboo, cultural anthropology).Maran Atha (essay on Historical Jesus, 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 / ConferencesThe 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, UtahDiversity On the Mediterranean Basin, Global Cultural Sociology, Series of Video ConferencesBetween El Camino College CA and NDU. “Plato’s Phaedrus and his Misunderstanding of the Gardens of Adonis”: Hermeneutics of Primordial Times. The Hellenic Polis Versus the Phoenician Cultus. Conference, Friends Hall NDU.“Panel on Intercultural–Interreligious Marriages in Lebanon”, series broadcasted on “Voice of Lebanon” “Voie Du Liban” radio (VDL), Beirut, Lebanon“Taboo or not Taboo in the Middle East”, series onVoice 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 2017May 2016May 2015April 2013April 2013May 2012October 2011April 20112003 to 2012On the Phoenician Path ()2003 to 2012On the Mystery of the Phoenician Origins (Herodotus, the Histories, Book I Chapter I): A voyage to the Land of Myra and Incense, Oman ongoingPhoenician Studies Seminar (Sorbonne, Paris)1984 to 1997Psychology and Religion (Faculté Lyon II) 1981Minorities in the Middle East (Faculté Catholique de Lyon) 1981Research Areas of ConcentrationCoordinator for Apostolic Eastern Churches of Greater Sacramento an ecumenical & interfaith peace initiative for Californians.Philosophy, customs, politics of Middle Eastern Cultures & ReligionsPhoenician Mythology & Histories: contribution to world civilizationNew Insight in Middle Eastern Cultural AnthropologyIbn Khaldoun revisitedComparative Middle Eastern Studies: Taboo (Halal & Haram)Solving the Riddle behind the Pig Taboo (pig lovers and pig haters) Maronite Oriental Christian Heritage, Ritual, and traditionsEducational Travel2013-17Languages & HobbiesEnglish, French, Arabic, Aramaic, notions of Italian.Hiking, camping, gardening, music, nature and travelling. ................
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