The Syriac Language Department was established based on the recommendation of the Iraq Academic Academy, the Syriac Commission, and its vice president, Prof. Dr. Youssef Fawzi, was assigned to make every effort to achieve this.
As soon as possible. Approval was obtained to establish the Syriac language department in the College of Languages at the University of Baghdad under the letter of the Governing Council No. 1228 on March 31, 2004, and teaching began in the department in November 2004. The department graduates translators and staff specialized in the Syriac language, which contributes to teaching this language in secondary schools. In order to grow, develop, and modernize the Syriac language to suit the needs of the times in cooperation with the Syriac Language Authority in the Iraqi Scientific Academy, the department accepts graduates of preparatory studies in both its scientific and literary branches. Bachelor’s degree in Syriac Language and Literature
Leadership in Syriac language education and excellence in scientific research.
The Department of Syriac Language at the College of Languages, University of Baghdad, is a specialized academic institution dedicated primarily to the teaching of the Syriac language and its literature, and more broadly to Semitic languages. The department is distinguished by its specialized faculty and modern curricula that keep pace with academic developments. It seeks to prepare qualified academic cadres with distinguished linguistic and research skills capable of contributing to the labor market through translation, intercultural communication, and the promotion of scientific and cultural understanding among peoples. These goals are achieved through the development of educational programs, support for scientific research, and the adoption of modern teaching methods and advanced educational technologies.
Prepare students with a solid academic foundation in the Syriac language, its literature, and its history.
Develop research capabilities in Syriac linguistic studies and comparative Semitic studies.
Prepare qualified graduates for careers in education, translation, and scientific research.
Employ modern technologies and digital tools to support the educational process.
Contribute to the preservation, study, and dissemination of Syriac heritage through contemporary scholarly approaches.
Promote cultural and civilizational communication with other languages and cultures.
