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Anxiety, Depression, and Persistent Complex Bereavement Among the Families of the Enforced Disappeared and Deceased during the Lebanese Civil War. Dealing with the Past, Memory for the Future Studies
(2022) Rehimi, Reem
The purpose of this quantitative research was to study mental health implications, specifically symptoms of depression, anxiety, and persistent complex bereavement among the families of the deceased and forced disappeared during the Lebanese Civil War. The research aim was to compare the families of the deceased with the families of the forced disappeared on the following variables: symptoms of anxiety, symptoms of depression and symptoms of persistent complex bereavement. A purposeful and convenient sample of 26 Lebanese individuals who had lost a core family member in the Lebanese civil war participated in the study, 13 of whom had lost a family member to death, and 13 others who had lost a family member to forced disappearance. Data were collected using a survey that included a demographic questionnaire, the "Beck Anxiety Inventory", the "Beck Depression Inventory", and the "Inventory of Complicated Grief". Between-subjects tests were used to test the hypotheses. As hypothesized, the results showed that individuals who had lost a core family member to enforced disappearance scored significantly higher on symptoms of anxiety, symptoms of depression, and symptoms of complicated grief than those who had lost a family member to death during the same time period in the Lebanese civil war. It is recommended to use clinical interventions that focus on psychoeducation, methods of narrative therapy that are based on storytelling for finding more positive meaning as well as approaches that increase the individuals' tolerance for ambiguity.
Armenian Ethnic Identity in Context: Empirical and Psychological Perspective
(2017) Der-Karabetian, Aghop
The book is a compilation of various field studies, surveys, research articles and presentations, on second generation Lebanese and American-Armenians and those of mixed parenthood. It discusses various aspects and features of issues of identity of these subgroups, language learning, culture preservation and heritage awareness, biculturalism and bicultural identity, stereotyping, disengagement from the group, correlations of livelihood dependencies and attachment/detachment from the in-group, identity and religion. The book uncovers the ongoing processes, transformation and trends of the above-mentioned concepts. As was the case in Beirut, likewise, in the USA Dr. Der-Karabetian combined his efforts and collaborated with Armenian and non-Armenian scholars and researchers and generated original material on Armenian Diaspora sociocultural preoccupations. Moreover, Dr. Der-Karabetian’s research studies in the USA followed and reflected the changes in Armenian identity, which is naturally not static and, like any ethnic identity, reshapes itself over time according to sociopolitical transformations and context. This book reflects the academic path of Dr. Der-Karabetian. It is a significant contribution, particularly to Armenian Diaspora Studies.
Armenians of Lebanon: From Past Princesses and Refugees to Present-day Community
(2009) Boudjikanian, Aida
"Armenians of Lebanon" presents papers given at the September 2005 conference “Armenians of Past and Present,” held on the occasion of Haigazian University’s 50th anniversary. The volume was edited with an introduction by Dr. Aida Boudjikanian, originally from Lebanon and presently living in Montreal, and contains papers in English, French, and Armenian. The conference was organized by Dr. Ara Sanjian, the then-director of the department of Armenian studies at Haigazian.
Centennial of Greater Lebanon: Constituting the Idea of a "Lebanese Identity" Perspectives from the Lebanese Arts and Letters
(2022) Dakessian, Antranik
The Haigazian University Press issued the Proceedings of the Symposium “The Relevance of Intercultural Studies in the 21st Century,” edited by Dr. Arda Ekmekji, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Haigazian University. The conference was held at Haigazian University on January 25, 2019. The 88-page-volume includes the papers of the seven professors participating in the symposium, the perceptions of a graduate student, a “foreword” by the editor, “opening remarks” by HU President, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, “Welcoming Words and Reflections” by Dr. Ekmekji and biographical notes on the contributing authors. The book is the second in the “Religion, Education and Contemporary Concerns” series.
How My Days Passed. An Armenian Picaresque / Ինչպէս Անցան Իմ Օրեր. Հայկական Փիքարեսք Մը
(2024) Der Balian, Hagop
The account narrates the story of Hagop, an 18-year-old from Aintab, whose family settled in Adana for a short while, before being uprooted and exiled to the desert. After losing his parents, Hagop realizes that there is a huge responsibility on his shoulders, namely the survival of his two brothers and two sisters. Eventually he succeeds in this life and death challenge partly as he salvages only one of his brothers and one of his sisters by the time the remnant of the family reaches Mosoul. The story is interesting particularly in the unending intriguing descriptions of the tug of war that is fought between the victim who puts all his wits in order to survive, and his master(s) who enslave him and maintain a line of mercy not because of care but simply because Hagop’s services are so important for them. This bilingual book includes both the Armenian original version as well as its translation into English by Dr. Vatche Ghazarian. The book is co-edited by professor Ken Seigneurie (Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada) and Dr. Antranik Dakessian (Haigazian University). Together they have authored an introduction, naming the book as a Christian Armenian Picaresque. The book also includes the English translation of the Foreword, written by Dr. Raymond Kevorkian for the French translation of the book published in 2019.
On the Record, Armenian Deputies in the Lebanese Parliaments, Volume II, 1972-2017
(2017) Avsharian, Roupen
On the Record: Volumes I and II are the culmination of research and analysis of the Official Minutes of the Lebanese Chamber of Deputies published by the Lebanese Parliament and the Official Gazette of Grand Liban and later the Republic of Lebanon. Both volumes contain detailed information extracted from the general proceedings of more than 2,400 ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the parliament and provide the reader with more than 215 tables with comprehensive data and reference covering the different aspects of the involvement of the Lebanese-Armenian Deputies in Lebanese legislative life from 1922 until 2017.
On the Record. Armenian Deputies in the Lebanese Parliaments, Volume I, 1922-1972
(2017) Avsharian, Roupen
On the Record: Volumes I and II are the culmination of research and analysis of the Official Minutes of the Lebanese Chamber of Deputies published by the Lebanese Parliament and the Official Gazette of Grand Liban and later the Republic of Lebanon. Both volumes contain detailed information extracted from the general proceedings of more than 2,400 ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the parliament and provide the reader with more than 215 tables with comprehensive data and reference covering the different aspects of the involvement of the Lebanese-Armenian Deputies in Lebanese legislative life from 1922 until 2017.
Religion, Education, and Peace, Proceedings of an Online International Conference Held in March 2021
(2021) Armajani, Jon, van Saane, Wilbert
The chapters in this volume analyze religion, education and peace in various parts of the world in a variety of specific settings including secondary schools, colleges, universities, governmental agencies, and nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. While the chapters examine policies and actions related to religion, education, and peace in contemporary times, an awareness of the historical roots of various conflicts, and possible solutions to them, are implicit or explicit in the chapters.
The Adana Massacres: An Eyewitness Account
(2018) Babiguian, Hagop
In the last days of 2018 The Haigazian University Press issued Ottoman MP Hagop Babiguian’s full report on the Adana Masssacres translated to English by Dr. A. B. Gureghian. Alongside this first-ever complete translation the book includes a broad introduction and a number of appendixes concerning Babiguian’s telegrams to his PM, interviews he had on the ship while returning from his mission. The Appendixes include as well a number of discussions on the Adana Court Martial trials and verdicts, the echoes of the Western Press, surveys and data of victims and financial loss, Turkish Penal Code 301 and the European Human Rights Court resolutions on Turkey’s Human Rights record in 2010-11. In a separate section Dr. A. B. Gureghian discusses and proves the involvement of the state in the Adana Massacres. The book is enriched by a list of literature for further reading as well as an index.
The Musa Dagh Armenians: A Socioeconomic and Cultural History 1919-1939
(2015) Shemmassian, Vahram L.
Authored by Prof. Vahram L. Shemmassian the book is a detailed and thorough examination of the Armenians of Musa Dagh before their relocation in Anjar. It documents their extensive life, the social aspect, agriculture, trades, migration and cultural manifestations.
The Narratives of the Survivors of the Beirut Port Blast in Relation to their Recollections of Past Tragedies in Lebanon
(2022) Amikah, Noura
On August 4, 2020, the city of Beirut was struck by a blast after roughly four tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in the capital's port. The explosion has left an insurmountable impact on the psychological, emotional, financial wellbeing of the residents of Beirut which is still yet to be explored (UNFPA, 2020). Because, in Lebanon, trauma-related mental health dysfunction must be examined in light of the layers of piled up wars, traumas and complexities over the years, the present study moved away from the traditional post-traumatic stress disorder paradigm used in much of trauma research. It aims to explore the narratives of the survivors of the Beirut blast in relation to past war-related traumatic memories, among which experiencing the on-going disappearance of a loved one during the Lebanese Civil War era. Its purpose is to further fathom the conceptualization that the individuals have created considering these traumas, their personal explanation about what happened, their different theories and perceptions, as well as the mechanisms that helped them cope with such traumatic experiences. Based on case study design, and using the semi-structured interview technique, this qualitative study used content analysis to explore themes emerging from the narratives of a sample of the Beirut Port explosion survivors who have also survived past war-related traumatic experiences in Lebanon. The emergent themes were linking memories, anxiety, emotional impact, coping mechanism and complicated grief. The analysis of such narratives provides an important window into conceptualizing trauma through a lens that is unique to the Lebanese context, considering the chronicity and recurrence of such traumas on the Lebanese population, and an understanding that could serve as a guide for future psycho-social and clinical interventions in the Lebanese context.
The Relevance of Intercultural Studies in the 21st Century, Proceedings of the Symposium, Religion, Education and Contemporary Concerns
(2020) Ekmekji, Arda
The Haigazian University Press issued the Proceedings of the Symposium “The Relevance of Intercultural Studies in the 21st Century,” edited by Dr. Arda Ekmekji, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Haigazian University. The conference was held at Haigazian University on January 25, 2019. The 88-page-volume includes the papers of the seven professors participating in the symposium, the perceptions of a graduate student, a “foreword” by the editor, “opening remarks” by HU President, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, “Welcoming Words and Reflections” by Dr. Ekmekji and biographical notes on the contributing authors. The book is the second in the “Religion, Education and Contemporary Concerns” series.
The Settlment of Armenian Refugees in Syria and Lebanon 1915-1939
(2025) Greenshields, Thomas Hugh
This thesis, submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, in 1978, investigates the settlement of Armenian refugees in Syria and Lebanon between 1915 and 1939. The topic was conceived not so much as a refugee study but as a study of the processes of minority settlement in the Middle East, for while the importance of the ethnic mosaic pattern in the area has long been recognised, there have been few studies of the processes involved in the evolution of this pattern. A study of the processes of Armenian settlement would enable an assessment of the relative significance of ethnicity, economic status and political manipulation in determining the settlement pattern as well as test the writer’s assumption of the interdependence of these constraints. While for purposes of analysis the principal constraints on settlement were investigated separately, and regional and urban patterns were differentiated, the object of the study was not to test individually the significance of the various constraints discussed, but to construct an overall picture of the processes in operation against which their significance could ultimately be tested. The study reveals that while economic and social constraints acted powerfully to inhibit dispersal and maintain concentration, political manipulation was less significant. In all respects, however, social, economic and political constraints were interdependent and their principal effect was to maintain a self-perpetuating process of concentration and segregation.
The Story of My Life
(2023) Khatchadourian, Efronia
Between 1978 and 1982, from age 84 to 88, Efronia Khatchadourian put words to her tortuous life history, which starts with the axing of her father in Armenian-populated Aintab in 1894. Efronia writes extensively on her daring love story with an Iranian boy, then elaborates aspects of the life of those Armenians who were not deported during the Armenian Genocide but were daily in terror of being kidnapped and forcefully married to Turks. Next the memoirs describe some aspects of Armenian socio-cultural life in Iskenderun between 1920 and 1939, before it was acceded to Turkey by the French, and episodes of Efronia's life in Beirut, before her move to the USA. The book, translated by her son, Dr. Herant Katchadourian, offers contemporary accounts of extended family support, family networks and relations, community habits and traditions as well as the self-deceiving perceptions and experiences of Efronia's husband, Aram, with a number of high ranking Turkish military officers, which eventually lead to the loss of Aram's wealth and fortune in Iskenderun. In this regard, the book is a personal account of confiscation of Armenian property by the state of Turkey.
The Symbolism of Water in Religion, Proceedings of an Interreligious Conference on Water and Religion
(2019) van Saane, W.
This book delves into the intersection of water, religion, and environmental stewardship in the context of the Middle East, particularly Lebanon. It stems from a conference held at Haigazian University on March 2, 2018, titled "The Symbolism of Water in Religion," which aimed to explore not only the pragmatic contributions of religious groups to water conservation but also the deeper symbolic meanings of water within various faiths, notably Christianity and Islam. The volume is structured to reflect the conference’s agenda, beginning with an urgent exploration of the water crisis in the Middle East. This is followed by analyses of water symbolism in sacred texts and rituals, a presentation of faith-based conservation projects, and a panel discussion on the role of faith-based organizations in addressing water issues. Additionally, the book includes a chapter on the biblical symbolism of water, added post-conference to complement the discussions on the Quran. Aimed at providing fresh perspectives on the relevance of religion in education and contemporary concerns such as environmental care, peacebuilding, and relief efforts, this book is the first in a series addressing these pressing issues. It acknowledges the significant contributions of various individuals to the conference and this publication, while also paying tribute to the late Chris and Susanna Naylor, whose impactful work in Lebanon exemplifies the potential of faith-based conservation efforts.
Towards Golgotha: The Memoirs of Hagop Arsenian, A Genocide Survivor
(2015) Ekmekji, Arda
Towards Golgotha narrates the Memoirs of pharmacist Hagop Arsenian, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Written originally in Armenian, it contains two parts. The first part narrates the early life of Arsenian in the suburbs of Constantinople and then the eventual deportation of his whole family all the way to Aleppo, Syria. The second part describes the Arsenian’s family life in Palestine from 1919 until 1940 especially in Jerusalem and Gaza, where Hagop Arsenian practices as a pharmacist. Towards Golgotha has around 300 pages including 4 maps, 24 illustrations and 2 Appendices.
Բարսեղ Կանաչեան (1885-1967). Կեանքի Մը Երաժշտացումը
(2017) Dakessian, Antranik
No sooner had the Lebanese-Armenian composer and conductor Parsegh Ganachian (1885-1967) settled in Beirut in 1933 than he organized his choir, Kusan, and gave his first Lebanese concert that same year. A group of devoted supporters surrounded him and took over the organizational and administrative tasks of the choir. For a quarter of a century, Kusan gave annual concerts in Beirut, Tripoli, Zahle, Latakia, Aleppo and Damascus, shaping the musical taste of the Armenians reconstructing their lives in Middle Eastern hostlands. These concerts were attended by presidents Emile Eddé and Camille Chamoun, PM Riad Solh, ministers, MPs and French mandatory officials. Ganachian, a student of Gomidas, was a survivor of the Armenian Genocide. During WWI he served in the military hospitals of Dardanelles and the army brass brand on the Eastern front of Erzurum. He was exiled to Diyarbekir, and finally to Aleppo, where he organized a choir and gave a concert in the presence of Amir Faysal. Ganachian's concerts and studies took him to Adana (Cilicia), Istanbul, Paris, Cairo, Aleppo, Cyprus and Beirut. The Kusan choir triggered Ganachian to resume composing. He composed some 30 Armenian songs, an opera in 1939 and 19 children's songs. Ganachian transformed several Lebanese folk songs (Ala Dal'una, Zahle Arous, Zahle Ya Dar El Salam, Debek-Debek, etc.) into four-part harmony choir songs, which became a part of Kusan's repertoire. These endeavors brough him state recognition. Ganachian was awarded the "Ordre de Palme Academique" by the French Mandatory authorities in 1936 and the Ordre National de Cèdre in 1955 by President Chamoun. The book provides an extensive panorama of Ganachian's musical life. It comprises his biography and education, around one hundred letters he and his classmate exchanged for almost half a century, his five analytical articles on his compositions a list of his compositions, a chronology of his choir performances and a list of songs performed by the choir Kusan, newspaper reviews on Kusan's performances; four interviews, memoirs of his wife, daughter, students, and choir members; reviews of his compositions; documents; photos, book covers, and local newspaper announcements.
Իմ Ընտանիքիս Պատմութիւնը
(2016) Dakessian, Antranik
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide the Haigazian University Society of Armenian Studies (HUSAS) embarked on a book project. They called upon the 9th to 12th grade students of the Armenian Schools in Lebanon to research and write about their family history. With no limitations of any sort the students were challenged to write about their family life in the decades preceding the Genocide, the perilous years their families faced during the Genocide, and the aftermath. HUSAS members visited the schools, where they showed a documentary film on the topic, distributed road-mad leaflets to the students and asked the support of the school administration and teachers. Both the administration and the Armenian teaching staff of the schools welcomed the idea. They encouraged their students to write and explained the advantages of such an undertaking. Soon the compositions started flowing in from all the Lebanese Armenian schools. HUSAS members selected 100 compositions, slightly edited the texts, and asked for photos from the authors. This book is the compilation of those one hundred school children's compositions, which tell the stories of decimation and survival of 100 Armenian families who faced the Genocide.
Լիբանանահայ Խմբերգային Արուեստը 1920-2020
(2023) Artinian, Roubina
The book provides an in-depth exploration of a century-long musical tradition that has significantly influenced the Lebanese-Armenian community. Drawing on an extensive array of published materials, archival documents, interviews, and personal narratives, the book offers a comprehensive account of the choir's evolution over the past hundred years. Roubina Alahaydoyan-Artinian offers a thorough examination of the choir’s historical development and its impact on both the community and the broader cultural landscape.
Հ.Բ.Ը.Միութեան Հաճընի Որբանոցը 1919-1920
(2020) Dakessian, Antranik
This volume chronicles the odyssey of both the Hadjin orphanage and the city itself, reflecting the broader journey of all Armenian towns, villages, and their people. Through photos and portraits, it tells the stories of dreams and hopes for a future that never came to pass, capturing the enduring resilience of a community shaped by hardship and loss.

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