Dr. John Paul Ghobrial

Professor

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Biography

John-Paul Ghobrial is a historian specializing in Modern Global History, with a focus on Eastern Christianity and its interactions with Western Christianity during the early modern period. He has taught at the University of Cambridge and currently holds a position at the University of Oxford since 2012. His research interests center around the history of information communication and the dynamics of Christian communities within the Ottoman Empire. Ghobrial's earliest work delved into the history of communication in major urban centers, as exemplified by his publication 'Whispers of Cities' (Oxford, 2013), which examines the flow of information in Istanbul, London, and Paris in the late seventeenth century. Additionally, he has undertaken significant projects funded by the European Research Council, such as 'Stories of Survival,' which investigates the interconnected histories of Eastern Christianity, and 'Moving Stories,' focusing on sectarianism and migration in the Global Middle East. His scholarly contributions also encompass edited volumes and numerous articles addressing microhistory and global history.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-09-01 — Present

Balliol College • Oxford, England

Teaching and researching Modern Global History, with a focus on Eastern Christianity and the history of information communication.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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  • Official transcripts
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  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.