The PTEE is a cutting edge theological program for the equipping and training of Arabic-speaking leaders in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in the Arab Diaspora. It is a member-based organization, established in 1981 to serve the mainly evangelical denominations of its members.

PTEE provides training for all levels of leadership in the church, including those called to serve as pastors and teachers, and those called to serve in other aspects of community life. It regularly provides leadership education on location to nearly 300 existing and emerging leaders in seven or more Arab countries and is also available outside the Arab world. The PTEE is already planning to extend its reach beyond these boundaries and to strengthen its influence within them.

The Program presently offers three accredited, university-level, academic awards. These include a 36 course Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.) degree, a 24 course Diploma of Theology, and a 12 course Certificate of Theology. Students are also required to be involved in various supervised practical ministries and gain credit for these also.

Many current students are working towards a B.Th., and in order to recognize their progressive achievements the PTEE awards the Certificate of Theology and Diploma of Theology at the appropriate stages along the way toward that final goal.

Development of an extension-based Master of Arts (in Theology) degree is already underway. This is aimed at helping active leaders to enhance their ministry and leadership abilities. Similarly under development is a high school level Certificate of Ministry (SEED), intended for adults in ministry who haven’t been able to complete their secondary education.

The extension methodology used by PTEE is regarded by educational experts as providing an excellent approach to holistic leadership training. It is contextually relevant and of strategic importance to the future of the church in the Middle East and North Africa.