Overview

The Ancient Near East is where history begins. It is where the first crops were sown, the first towns built, and where writing was first invented.

The origins of Western culture are to be found in its great civilizations, from the three great monotheistic religions—Christianity, Islam, and Judaism—to everyday aspects of our life that we take for granted, such as the alphabet and marking time by hours and minutes.

Key Features

The Near Eastern Studies program from Johns Hopkins University offers three tracks to the BA with emphases in language, material culture, or civilization:

Near Eastern Languages (Hebrew, Akkadian/Sumerian, Egyptian, Arabic)
Egyptian or Near Eastern Art and Archaeology*
Civilization of the Near East and/or Egypt

Learning Goals

Near Eastern Languages Track

Read at least one of three ancient languages at an intermediate level of competence. Demonstrate ability to translate moderately difficult texts in relevant language(s).

Acquire basic knowledge of the history of more than one area of the ancient Near East.
Express analyses and interpretations of texts and cultural materials in precise, organized, and persuasive language, written and oral.

Egyptian or Near Eastern Art and Archaeology Track

Demonstrate an ability to analyze archaeological sites through the reading and interpretation of site reports. Acquire a basic knowledge of archaeological methods and theories relating to the Near East and/or Egypt.
Acquire basic knowledge of the history of more than one area of the ancient Near East.
Express analyses and interpretations of texts and cultural materials in precise, organized, and persuasive language, written and oral.

Civilization of the Near East and/or Egypt Track

Demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the main historical and cultural periods, as well as the genres of literature (in translation) of at least one of the three main regions of the Near East (Mesopotamia, Syria-Palestine, Egypt).
Acquire basic knowledge of the history of more than one area of the ancient Near East.
Express analyses and interpretations of texts and cultural materials in precise, organized, and persuasive language, written and oral.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

FYS: Reading Ancient Middle Eastern Literature

Art and Architecture of Mesoamerica

Diplomats, Dealers, and Diggers: The Birth of Archaeology and the Rise of Collecting from the 19th c. to Today

Craft & Craftspersons of the Ancient World: Status, Creativity and Tradition

Ancient Middle Eastern Civilizations

History of Hasidism

Giving Birth and Coming to Life in Ancient Egypt: The Tree and the Fruit

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application through Common Application or Coalition on Scoir will include your:

high school transcript,

activities list inclusive of family or work responsibilities,

list of academic achievements and honors,

personal essay (known as the personal statement),

parent or guardian information,

the Hopkins supplement, and optional standardized test scores.

Johns Hopkins University requires standardized testing. As part of our holistic review process, submitted scores will be taken into consideration within the context of your broader application.

Tuition Fees

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66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

66670 USD / year

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Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

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Learning Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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