Overview

The major in Religions of the Ancient Middle East (RAME) offers students the opportunity to explore the wide array of religious and cultural beliefs, practices and institutions that flourished between about 1200 BCE/BC and 850 CE/AD.

Features

In foundations courses, students at the University of Maryland take at least one course that addresses a significant question about the nature of religion and religious change or the interplay of religious groups.

In addition they must take two courses that survey two geographical, cultural or chronological sub areas. In addition to electives, all students take an interdisciplinary capstone seminar, typically in their final year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jesus, Mani, and Muhammad
Jerusalem in Antiquity: The History of Sacred Space in a Holy City
Islamic Civilization
The New Testament
Religions of the Ancient Near East
Jewish Texts and Cultures of the Second Temple Period
The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
Archaeological Methods and Practice
The Ancient World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 143 other Bachelors in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application. As part of the application you will be required to submit: an essay an activities and awards list or resume, and a nonrefundable fee of $75.
Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.
Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.
If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed along with a third-party academic evaluation.
Optional: official standardized test scores
If you are applying as an international applicant, you must provide proof of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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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Overview

Features

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

College Park

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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