Dr. David Marno

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Marno is an Associate Professor in the English Department at the University of California, Berkeley. His teaching primarily focuses on early modern literature, religion, and theater. Marno is actively involved in several academic boards, including the Renaissance Early Modern Studies Designated Emphasis and the Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion. He published a monograph titled 'Death Proud: Art Holy Attention' in 2016, contributing to critical discourse in the areas of drama and poetry. His work often emphasizes the intersection of critical theory with early modern texts, enriching the understanding of the cultural and religious contexts of the period.

Research Interests

Early Modern Literature Renaissance Critical Theory Poetry Theater

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.