The Near East School of Theology Beirut and the SiMO study program (Study in the Middle East) are pleased to invite you to a public lecture on June 2, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main.

Since SiMO was founded, trust, knowledge and friendship have grown over the years between the programme managers in Germany and Lebanon. But since 7 October 2023, war, terror and destruction have shaken the entire region. Grief, anger and polarisation have since caused many conversations to escalate or fall silent. The regular SiMO programme had to be suspended for security reasons.

The series of public events is an attempt to continue the intercultural discourse on the basis of mutual trust and friendship. At the same time, we would like to introduce Dr Martin Accad to all our friends in Germany. Dr Accad took office as President of NEST in September 2024. He has worked intensively both academically and practically to promote Christian-Muslim dialogue in Lebanon.

On the occasion of his inaugural visit to Germany, we would like to share his experiences with you in three public lectures.

Please register at simo@dont-want-spam.ems-online.org!

Please note that participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation.