MA in Ancient Culture, Religion and Ethnicity in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia

The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies provides a distinctive interdisciplinary Master's program enabling students to tailor their studies to any subject related to the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, spanning from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. This is achieved through coursework and thesis work. Participants can select from diverse courses covering archaeology, material culture, religion, mythology, literature, ancient languages, history, and cultures of these ancient regions. During their second year, students complete a thesis under faculty guidance, combining academic research with practical fieldwork to equip them for careers in archaeology.

This program is ideal for individuals with a strong humanities background, particularly those holding an undergraduate degree with substantial coursework in relevant disciplines. It also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral studies in Classics, Classical or Near Eastern Archaeology, or Religious Studies, offering advanced coursework and ancient language training.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies delivers an exceptional interdisciplinary Master's program that empowers students to create personalized study paths focusing on any aspect of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity. Coursework options encompass archaeology, material culture, religion, mythology, literature, ancient languages, and historical studies of these civilizations. In their final year, students undertake a faculty-supervised thesis, blending scholarly investigation with hands-on fieldwork experience to optimally prepare for archaeological professions.

This program accommodates students with comprehensive humanities training at the undergraduate level, particularly those with prior coursework in relevant fields. It also provides rigorous academic preparation, including ancient language instruction, for prospective doctoral candidates in Classics, Classical or Near Eastern Archaeology, or Religious Studies.

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The MA in Ancient Culture, Religion and Ethnicity capitalizes on our Department's unique interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore diverse subjects and conduct cross-disciplinary research on the material culture, religious traditions, languages, and histories of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. Our sixteen full-time faculty members specialize in various areas including Bronze Age Eastern Mediterranean archaeology, Mesopotamian studies, Greek material culture, Roman provincial archaeology, Hebrew Bible studies, Jewish studies, Christian origins, New Testament studies, Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, history, Roman law, theater studies, and mythology. All faculty members engage in interdisciplinary research, frequently collaborating across specialties. Graduate students also have access to archaeological fieldwork opportunities throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, with active projects in Romania, Cyprus, and Israel.