Dr. Cecilia Wassen

Professor

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Biography

Cecilia Wassen is a Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Theology, specializing in New Testament studies. Her research interests encompass the Dead Sea Scrolls, apocalypticism, meals, gender, and purity laws. She has contributed significantly to the field, serving as the editor for the ten-volume series "Ancient Literature New Testament Studies" published by Zondervan Academic. Wassen's recent publication includes "Jesus, Apocalyptic Prophet," which was released by T & T Clark in 2021. Additionally, she is involved in an interdisciplinary program financed by the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, titled End of the World, which is focused on exploring crucial aspects of apocalyptic literature and its implications in contemporary contexts.

Research Interests

Dead Sea Scrolls Apocalypticism Meals Gender Purity Laws

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.