April 3, 2025
Join the Program in Middle East Studies for a lecture by Prof. Bedross Der Matossian (joining us via Zoom) on the Armenians in Palestine.
The Armenians of Palestine today are facing significant challenges that could jeopardize their future in the region. This talk will explore the historical development of the modern Armenian community in Palestine, with a particular focus on Jerusalem. It will examine how political and socio-economic transformations in this volatile region have impacted both the Armenian Patriarchate and the broader community. The discussion will highlight the key challenges currently confronting the community and propose a strategic roadmap for preserving the historical presence of Armenians in Jerusalem, while safeguarding their rich cultural heritage, which spans over a millennium.
Born and raised in the Old City of Jerusalem, Bedross Der Matossian is a Professor of Modern Middle East History and the Hymen Rosenberg Professor in Judaic Studies at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He is the author, editor, and co-editor of seven books. His most recent edited volume, Denial of Genocides in the Twenty-First Century, was published by the University of Nebraska Press in 2023.
Further information
- Location: Althouse 106
- Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Cost: $0.00