Category: Faculty of Education News

Bethlehem University Students Lead Interactive Drama on Palestinian Identity

The Arabic Language Department in partnership with the Faculty of Education at Bethlehem University organized an extracurricular activity and interactive drama performance under the title “The Narrative of Palestine and the Identity of Palestinian Literature.” The event was held at Al-Awda School in Bethlehem under the supervision of Dr. Ziyad Bani Shamsah and targeted tenth-grade […]

Extracurricular Activities and Community Educational Service at the Frères School Kindergarten

As part of the ongoing community educational  activities led by Bethlehem University, the Faculty of Education and the Arabic Language Department, under the supervision of Dr. Ziyad Bani Shamsa, organized a field educational activity at the Frères Kindergarten with the support and collaboration of the Kindergarten Director, Ms. Marléne Bandak, and the kindergarten teachers.  The […]

Bethlehem University Strengthens Educational Support for Bedouin Communities

Bethlehem University remains committed to expanding educational access and fostering resilience in marginalized communities. On Monday, 24 March 2025, representatives from the Faculty of Education visited several Bedouin communities on the outskirts of Al-Quds and Al-Azzariyeh, reinforcing the university’s ongoing efforts to support early childhood education in these underserved areas. The visit built upon Bethlehem […]

Advancing Human Rights and Gender Equality: Bethlehem University’s Role in Educational Reform

Bethlehem University proudly contributed to the development of the book “Human Rights and Gender Equality” as part of the AMAL Project, which aims to integrate these crucial concepts into educational curricula. Representing the university, Mr. Elias Al Hazin and Ms. Sabah Ikhmayess collaborated with the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and academics from various Palestinian […]

Bethlehem University Faculty Members Undertake Inspiring Visit to Bedouin Communities

On Thursday, 7 March 2024, Brother Alejandro Cerna, FSC, Dean of Education, along with Dr. Rabab Tamish, Ms. Maha Sader, Dr. Hala Rashed, Ms. Paola Handal, and Dr. Anita Bright, led a poignant visit to nearby Bedouin communities. The six faculty members were warmly welcomed into the communities and kindergartens, gaining invaluable insights into the […]

Bethlehem University’s Director of Athletics Receives FISU Gender Equality Champion Award

Ms. Samar Araj Mousa, Director of Athletics at Bethlehem University, was awarded the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Gender Equality Champion Award on 17 November 2023 at the FISU annual assembly meeting in Geneva. This recognition is a tribute to her distinctive role and significant contributions over a number of years in achieving tangible results […]

Children’s Art Club

On Friday, 16 December 2022, the Faculty of Education through the Zurub Teacher Resource Center, organized the final meeting for the activities carried out by students of the Art Club in cooperation with children from Alrowwad Cultural and Theatre Society. The students presented a story in drama method, and the children participated the different art […]

Women’s Basketball Team Wins Championship

Bethlehem University Women’s Basketball Team won the Palestinian Universities Basketball Championship that took place at Al-Quds University on Saturday, 7 December 2019. The day was filled with enthusiasm, competitive spirit and thirst for victory. Our team won first place after beating Beirzeit University’s team in the final match.   The Director of the Athletics Department […]

Promoting Education for Gender Equity, Human Rights, and Democracy

Improving of the Quality of Education in Palestine “We are determined to support Bethlehem University’s initiative to train teachers to improve the quality of education in the Palestinian Territories, because I am convinced that education is the lever of development,” proclaimed Madame Pilar Lara Alen, President of Fundación Promoción Social de la Cultura (FPSC), at […]