Dr. David Como

Professor

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Biography

David Como is a Professor of History at Stanford University where he has been since 2018. He has previously held positions as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Stanford, and has taught at the University of Maryland and the University of Chicago. His research primarily focuses on Puritanism, the Politics of the English Revolution, History of Political Thought, Religion, Reformation, and Global History. He has received numerous awards including the Solmsen Fellowship from the Institute for Research in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the John Ben Snow Prize for contributions to pre-1800 British history. Como's notable publications examine the intricacies of English revolutionary religion and the impact of socio-political movements on historical narratives. He actively mentors doctoral students and participates in various academic committees. David holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University and an A.B. from Stanford University in History.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor in the Department of History focusing on Puritanism and the English Revolution.

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of History.

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of History.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Maryland •

Assistant Professor.

Instructor/Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellow

1998-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University of Chicago •

Instructor in the Department of History.

Awards

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Solmsen Fellowship

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Essay Prize

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Harold Grimm Prize

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John Ben Snow Prize

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Pacific Coast Conference British Studies Book Prize

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Samuel Pepys Award

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Walter Muir Whitehill Prize

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Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship

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12-Month Fellowship

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Short-Term Fellowship

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John Ben Snow Prize, Honorable Mention

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Bibliographical Society of America Fellowship

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Schmidt Fellowship

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W.M. Keck Foundation/Fletcher Jones Foundation Fellow

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Post-Enrollment Fellowship

Courses

HISTORY 133A HISTORY 33A HISTORY 209S HISTORY 207C HISTORY 307C HISTORY 233C HISTORY 333C HISTORY 299F HISTORY 399Y HISTORY 399W HISTORY 499X HISTORY 299S

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.