PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: Biblical Studies at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#15

University of Pennsylvania offers the PhD of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: Biblical Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for near eastern languages and civilizations: biblical studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on May 22, 2027.

About PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: Biblical Studies

NELC's PhD track in Biblical Studies, a part of NELC's Hebrew and Judaic Studies program, offers advanced study of the languages and philology of the Hebrew Bible as well as the history and archaeology of ancient Israel in its Near Eastern context.

At the heart of NELC's Hebrew Bible/Old Testament track are texts composed over a period extending from the early Iron Age to the Hellenistic-Roman period. The goal of this PhD track is to prepare students to research and teach these texts, in both the historical contexts in which they were originally composed, and as they have been understood in later historical periods. Drawing on faculty in NELC, the Jewish Studies Program, and other departments, the Biblical Studies program takes an interdisciplinary approach to biblical literature that involves the study of language, literature, history, archaeology, and other fields. This program can be tailored for individual students with different interests.

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Disciplines

School of Arts & Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: Biblical Studies at University of Pennsylvania

Entry Requirements

Our admission decisions are made prior to the announcement of results for many national examinations (such as the A Levels or French Baccalaureate), but applicants are expected to be enrolled in programs that prepare them for these examinations. If you are enrolled in a program that will not release external examination results prior to our application deadlines, you must request that your school send us predictions of external examination results along with your grades.

Where national examinations are required for admission to a pre-university program (such as the IGCSE or the SPM), you should have received high marks on these examinations and should present certified copies of the results with your Penn application.

Students in our diverse global community have a wide range of passions, perspectives, and talents. Beyond academics, we would like to learn about your non-scholarly interests, extracurricular activities, and community service (though we recognize that patterns for non-academic involvement vary from country to country).

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: Biblical Studies at University of Pennsylvania

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: Biblical Studies at University of Pennsylvania

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PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations: Biblical Studies at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

United States of America, Philadelphia