PhD Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures (CNRC) is an interdisciplinary department that brings together faculty and graduate students who might in other settings be dispersed among a wide range of programs. CNRC is dedicated to philological and literary training as well as the examination of material culture and the incorporation of theoretical models in the study of antiquity.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 4 years / 45 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Outside Courses, Concentration Areas, Thesis Credits.

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Entry requirements

Required admission materials include a statement of purpose, a personal statement about life experience; a writing sample; an ancient language survey form; and three letters of recommendation. Candidates typically are admitted in the fall semester, especially those receiving financial assistance. Required coursework prior to matriculation: - coursework in the academic study of religion - Advanced proficiency in Classical Greek, Hebrew, or Latin - Reading proficiency in one modern research language Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5.

Duration: 4 years / 45 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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