Overview

The Classics program is aimed at preparing students for admission to top national programs or for employment at selective secondary educational institutions (such as high schools or prep schools).

The Religions in Antiquity is designed for students interested in comparative analysis of religious activity in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.

Careers

The Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures at University of Minnesota is proud to see its graduates go on to a variety of academic positions. Students emerge from the program with practical and marketable skills, including critical thinking, analysis, research, enhanced vocabulary, and written and verbal communication.

Alumni of the doctoral programs in CNRC teach or have taught at many colleges and universities around the country and globe, including:

Arizona State University

Bethel Seminary

Bowling Green State University

Brooklyn College

Calvin College

Carleton College

The College of the South

College Year in Athens

Gonzaga University

Gorden-Cornell Theological Seminary

Gustavus Adolphus College

Harvard University

Iowa State University

Macalester College

Rhodes College

Roanoke College

St. Catherine’s University

St. John’s College

Texas A&M University

University of Missouri

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of St. Thomas

University of Texas at Austin

University of Utah

University of Virginia

Wayne State University

York College

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scripture and Interpretation

Prose Composition

Latin Prose Composition

Greek and Hellenistic Religions

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Post-Biblical Hebrew: Second Temple Period

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies View 299 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose (500–1000 words)

Personal Statement about Life Experience (500 words)

Writing sample (2500–6300 words)

Three Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35162 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35162 USD / year

≈ 35162 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22890 USD / year

≈ 22890 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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