NELC has three main fields, each comprising several subfields.
Ancient Near Eastern Studieswhose sub-fields include a. Akkadian and Sumerian Studies |
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Jewish History and Culturewhose sub-fields include a. The Hebrew Bible in Its Jewish Interpretive Context |
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Histories and Cultures of Muslim Societieswhose sub-fields include |
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In addition, students may apply for a fourth comparative or diachronic field that will draw on the strengths of the faculty across boundaries presupposed by the fields outlined above. Examples might include Jewish and Islamic law or scriptural interpretation; the intersection of Jewish and/or Arabic cultures with the Iranian/Zoroastrian world.
The NELC Department reserves the right to alter all guidelines and information listed here.
* Potential applicants to NELC who are interested in Iranian Studies, should consult the department before applying.
Contact Information
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Professor Piotr Steinkeller |
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Department Fax: 617-496-8904