Amir has been teaching Old Testament and New Testament at St Athanasius College (SAC) since 2011.
Amir completed his PhD at University of Divinity in 2021 and holds a Masters degree in theology from the Australian Catholic University (2010). His doctoral thesis is titled Marqus Ibn al-Qunbur Commentary on the Book of Genesis (1-11): An Edition and Translation. Areas of particular interest in Amir’s research are the Pentateuch and Christian Arabic literature.
Amir currently teaches units on Old and New Testaments at St Athanasius College.
A member of the Coptic Orthodox community in Melbourne, Amir is involved in Biblical teaching both to the youth and larger community.
University Appointments
- Lecturer
St Athanasius College
Teaching disciplines
New Testament; Old Testament; Biblical StudiesResearch areas
The Pentateuch; Christian Arabic Studies