Dr. James Evans

Professor

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Biography

James Allen Evans is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia. He graduated from the University of Toronto and obtained his PhD from Yale University. Evans has held prestigious fellowships including the Martin Kellogg Fellowship at Yale and the Thomas Day Seymour Fellowship at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece. Throughout his career, he has been a visiting professor at various institutions including the University of Washington and Simon Fraser University. Evans served as a professor of history at McMaster University and has significantly contributed to the field through his involvement with the Royal Society of Canada and various scholarly associations. His contributions to literature and historical research include editing several academic journals and publishing numerous articles and books, most notably on ancient Greece and Rome. His research interests encompass the Hellenistic Age and the Byzantine Empire, exploring topics such as Alexander the Great and Empress Theodora. With extensive experience in academia, Evans has also engaged in public education through a variety of forums and publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Served as a Professor in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, USA

Taught history as a visiting professor.

Visiting Faculty

— Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, Canada

Engaged with students and faculty at Simon Fraser University.

Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, Canada

Taught history at McMaster University.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Texas • Austin, USA

Served as a visiting assistant professor.

Awards

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Fellow

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.