Overview

Key facts

This track offers advanced study of the languages and philology of the Hebrew Bible as well as the history and archaeology of ancient Israel in its Middle Eastern context.

Students admitted to the MA program in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Biblical Studies at University of Pennsylvania are assigned a faculty advisor to guide their studies. Courses, selected in consultation with the advisor, will normally be completed in three semesters.
All students, regardless of their concentration, must master at least one of the languages in which the primary sources of MELC's subfields are written. Standards vary by subfield.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Pre-modern Arabic Literature
Modern Arabic Literature
Pre-modern Middle East History
Modern Middle East History
Islamic Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies View 981 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission are expected to have a mathematical background that is comparable to an undergraduate mathematics major.
Letters of recommendation.
English language proficiency test scores.
Personal statement.
Writing sample.

Tuition Fee

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International

34594 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34594 USD per year during 24 months.
National

34594 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34594 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

34594 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34594 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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