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Professor Dr. Anita Dirnberger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anita Dirnberger is a PhD candidate in the field of Old Testament and Semitic Linguistics at the University of Basel's Faculty of Theology. She has been engaged in her doctoral research since February 2023 and also works as an assistant within the same department. Anita has extensive teaching experience and is currently completing a fellowship at the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. Her academic pursuits focus on the intersection of collective leadership discourses and theological studies. She holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the University of Zurich and has actively participated in various practical pastoral training programs. Additionally, Anita has contributed to research projects affiliated with the Faculty of Theology and is a member of professional organizations, including the European Association of Biblical Studies and the Society for Biblical Literature.

Research Interests

Collective Leadership Discourses Old Testament Studies Semitic Linguistics

Experience

Assistant and PhD Candidate

2023-02-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Working in the Department of Old Testament and Semitic Linguistics, focusing on research and teaching.

Administrative Assistant

2020-11-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Provided administrative support in the Department of Old Testament and Semitic Linguistics.

Teaching Assistant

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Assisted in teaching duties within the Department of Old Testament and Semitic Linguistics.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)

Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.