Atef Ghobrial

Atef Ghobrial is a Professor of the Practice of Arabic at Boston College, affiliated with the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Eastern, Slavic, and German Studies. He holds a Ph.D. alongside degrees from Cairo University and Boston University. His research focuses on translation of religious texts, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics, with notable work on Coptic Orthodox and Christian theological literature.

He teaches a range of Arabic courses including Elementary to Advanced Arabic, Business Arabic, and Newspaper & Media Arabic. Ghobrial has received multiple awards, including the 2019 Faculty Fellowship and Boston College’s Research Incentive Grant. His publications span translations of religious texts and theological discourses, emphasizing interfaith dialogue and liturgical studies.

He has been recognized for teaching excellence at UMass Lowell and contributed to interdisciplinary projects exploring science and faith. His work bridges religious scholarship with practical language education, maintaining a focus on Eastern Christian traditions.