Dr. Hester Gelber

Professor

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Biography

Hester Gelber specializes in late medieval religious thought and has taught courses on philosophy, religion, and medieval Christianity. She has written extensively on medieval Dominicans, particularly focusing on their theological nuances as presented in works like 'Exploring Boundaries of Reason: Questions of Nature and God' and 'Robert Holcot OP Otherwise: Contingency and Necessity in Dominican Theology, Oxford 1300-1350'. Prof. Gelber earned her Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin in 1974 and has been a part of Stanford's faculty since 1978, transitioning from a part-time lecturer in Philosophy to a full-time position in Religious Studies in 1982. Over her career, she has held various administrative roles, including Department Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Religious Studies, contributing significantly to academic governance and curriculum development. She has also received multiple fellowships, including those from the Ford Foundation and the American Council of Learned Societies, highlighting her research contributions in medieval studies. As an Emerita Professor, she remains active in professional organizations related to medieval studies, showcasing her commitment to the academic community and ongoing scholarship in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

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Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor

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Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Chair

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Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Assistant Professor

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Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Associate Professor

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Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Lecturer

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Philosophy Department, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Lecturer

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History Department, University of Santa Clara • Santa Clara, California

Research Assistant

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University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, Wisconsin

Teacher's Assistant

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Integrated Liberal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, Wisconsin

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Coglan Fellow

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University Medal

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John Lydia Pearce Mitchell University Fellow

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John Lydia Pearce Mitchell University Fellow

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Hoagland Award

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
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  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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