About Bethlehem

Bethlehem is located in the West Bank of Palestine, about six miles south of Jerusalem. It is the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate, and as roughly a population of 28,591 people. The city’s economy is strongly linked to tourism, with a focus on the Christmas period, when Christians embark on a pilgrimage to the Church of the Nativity, which is revered as the location of the birth of Jesus.

 

Bethlehem

Kairos Palestine documentary

The Silent Genocide

The documentary offers an in-depth portrayal of the silent genocide and the tragic reality Palestinians endure in the West Bank, marked by an entrenched system of apartheid, severe movement restrictions, expanding settlements, land confiscation, forced displacement, and ongoing acts of ethnic cleansing.

Bethlehem University

In 2023 Bethlehem University celebrated its golden jubilee as the first registered university in Palestine with a mission to serve the Palestinian people through education. This Catholic university persevered through many challenges over the past few decades.

Vincent Malham Center – Arabic School

Arabic School for Foreigners

The Arabic School for Foreigners at Bethlehem University has been a popular choice for students for the past 18 years. The programs utilise special methodologies, and their courses are designed by professors who are experts in teaching Arabic, particularly to nonnative speakers.

Church of the Nativity