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Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures (MA)

Monastic Discourses

The Master of Arts program in Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures guides students from introductory studies through advanced skills in translation, linguistic analysis, and historical context. It offers a wide range of languages, including Hebrew, Aramaic, Akkadian, and Coptic. Students engage in rigorous academic research, preparing them for careers in academia, archaeology, or related fields.

Degrees

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The M.A. in Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures is a 30-credit-hour degree program.

Courses (30 cr / 10 courses total)

  • Introductory course or courses in major language (3 cr / 1 course or 6 cr / 2 courses)
  • 3 additional courses beyond introductory in major language (9 cr)
  • Introductory course or courses in minor language (3 cr / 1 course or 6 cr / 2 courses)
  • 2 additional courses beyond introductory in minor language (6 cr)
  • Additional approved courses as needed to bring the total number of courses to 10 and credit hours to 30

Examinations

  • Modern language examination in French or German or satisfactory completion of French 500 or German 500 reading course
  • M.A. comprehensive examinations in the major and the minor language

Additional requirements

  • For Christian Near East program: Greek competency (completion of one year of study)
  • Submission of 2 approved research papers

$1,305 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.

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