Dr. Barbara Newman

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Biography

Professor Barbara Newman, holding the John Evans Chair in Latin Language and Literature at Northwestern University, specializes in medieval religious culture, saints' lives, and women's writing. Her teaching encompasses courses such as Christian mysticism, Bible Literature, and feminist theology. Among her notable publications is 'Medieval Crossover: Reading Secular Sacred,' which was published by Notre Dame in 2013. She has also served as editor and translator for 'Thomas Cantimpré: Collected Saints' Lives' (2008) and is the author of several influential works including 'Frauenlob's Song Songs: Medieval German Poet Masterpiece' (2006), and 'God Goddesses: Vision, Poetry, Belief Middle Ages' (2003). Newman's scholarship extends to Hildegard Bingen, evidenced by her edited volume 'Voice Living Light: Hildegard Bingen World' (1998) and her translation of Hildegard's collected songs in 'Symphonia Armonie Celestium Revelationum' (1988, rev. 1998). Her contributions to the field have been recognized through fellowships from prestigious organizations such as the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additionally, she has held leadership positions such as president of the Medieval Academy of America (2015-16) and director of the graduate cluster in Medieval Studies.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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