At the Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences, an interdisciplinary curriculum creatively combines the best traditions of the Palestinian and U.S. educational systems and draws on progressive trends in contemporary education. Seminar-style classes are small and emphasize writing and critical thinking.
Al-Quds Bard has nine academic programs from which to choose your courses.
All participants are required to take a semester-long course in colloquial Levantine Arabic and are strongly encouraged to take a course in Modern Standard Arabic. Due to the program's small size and the flexible nature of the curriculum, students at different levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—benefit from a tailored and individualized approach to language study. Heritage speakers can also be accommodated.
The Al-Quds Bard Abroad program organizes excursions designed to introduce students to the history and culture of Palestine. Excursions may include walking tours; day trips; visits to the theater, museums, and historical places; and social events with local students.