Dr. Andrew Wender

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Wender is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Victoria, where he has been teaching since 2001. He holds an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. from the University of Victoria and has also earned a B.A. with Honors in History from Western Washington University and a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. His academic expertise lies in Middle Eastern History, World History, and the intersection of Religion and Law. Dr. Wender's research focuses on the historical and political dimensions of the Middle East, especially the religious contexts that shape political thought. He employs critical approaches to understand the complex interplay between religion and politics in global settings, examining key themes such as modern trajectories of messianic salvation and comparative world revolutions. Over the years, he has contributed extensively to various scholarly journals and has received the Gilian Sherwin Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2011. His selected publications reflect a deep engagement with topics related to political science, religious studies, and history, contributing meaningful insights into our understanding of these critical fields.

Research Interests

Courses

World History 1900-present Intersections of Law and Religion Special Topics Course on Comparative World Revolutions Special Topics Course on World War Making Modern Middle East Western Imperialism in the Middle East Religion and the Making of the Modern Middle East HSTR 470 Seminars on Religion, Empire, and Modern World

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.