The Faculty of Arts at Bethlehem University strives to disseminate knowledge and improve our understanding of human culture both past and present through excellence in teaching, learning, research and service within the Arts (Arabic Language and Literature and English Language and Literature), Humanities, Social Sciences, and Religious Studies. The Faculty aims to provide students with outstanding education based on creative inquiry, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurship, and innovative scholarship to respond thoughtfully to personal and social challenges that result from global economic integration, cultural diversity, rapid technological change, environmental damage and the local political realities in Palestine. In our pursuit of social justice, we prepare responsible global citizens committed to active involvement in and off-campus and to life-long service to the community and the world.

The Faculty of Arts is dedicated to equipping students with the essential skills for success in a complex, interconnected world. We aim to provide students with the tools to think logically and analytically, enabling them to critically reason, identify, and solve complex problems. A key focus is fostering effective communication, encouraging students to express themselves orally and in writing in a coherent, well-researched, and logical manner. We also instill the habits of independent learning and a strong commitment to ethical practices in both their academic and professional lives. The curriculum is designed to be both historically grounded, rooted in an understanding and preservation of the past, while also being current in the field to help students build a better future. Our approach is based on the liberal arts tradition, which emphasizes both critical knowledge and interdisciplinary methods. Ultimately, we seek to inspire in students a deep commitment to their individual societies and to a diverse, multicultural world.