No. We do not expect applicants to have a dissertation topic at the time of application. In fact, given that the program comprises three years of courses and exams (two years of regular coursework and one of special exam preparation) before engaging the...
Prior training is highly recommended, but it is not a requirement for admission. However, you must pass proficiency exams in two modern languages early in your program, which may require dedicating summers or elective time to language study. Most tracks...
Yes. Beyond your core track requirements, there is room for elective coursework. In fact, we are supportive of students who focus on these electives to work towards completing a secondary field, which becomes a recognized component of your diploma.
The committee considers how well your skills and research interests align with your declared track, but we are mostly interested in your potential to complete the doctorate at a high level, regardless of the track to which you are best suited.
Prerequisites ensure that incoming students are prepared to take advanced seminars during their time in the program. Please see the web page for each track for specific prerequisites. Applicants with specific questions about their training are welcome to...
In our department, 100-level courses represent advanced instruction focusing on the close, critical reading of unadapted Greek or Latin texts in the original language. These courses assume that all basic grammar instruction has been successfully completed...
No. A prior MA does not reduce your coursework load or fast-track the PhD. All students must complete sixteen courses across their first two years to fulfill residency requirements. However, a student may petition to waive specific requirements for...
Not necessarily. The committee evaluates applications holistically. We regularly admit candidates holding only a bachelor’s degree alongside those who have completed graduate coursework elsewhere. Admission is based on your overall preparation and...
No. We do not admit students for a terminal master’s degree. All applicants must apply only for the PhD. Enrolled students earn a Master of Arts "in passing" during the first two years on the way to the doctoral degree.
Graduate students gain pedagogical skills and instructional experience by serving as Teaching Fellows starting in year three of the program, under close faculty supervision. Graduate students in years one and two do not teach. Appointments as a Teaching...
