The Organization
"The land of the Bible: our classroom" is the motto of The University of the Holy Land (UHL), an interfaith, interdenominational graduate school founded by Christian scholars in Jerusalem. UHL's diverse student body includes local and international students. The school remains on the cutting-edge of research, projects and curriculum related to the life of Jesus, the Second Temple Period (e.g., Nazareth Village), and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Historical Perspective
Established in 1986 as a research center by its president, Dr. Stephen Pfann, and incorporated in California as the Center for the Study of Early Christianity (CSEC), UHL has gradually expanded into a masters and doctorate granting institution.
Present Situation & Future Vision
UHL's partnership with the Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University provides a unique opportunity for students from both institutions to study together with world-class Jewish and Christian instructors. As UHL begins its third decade of educational service, its outreach will expand with the launching of distance learning, providing web-based courses to students around the world.