Dr. Jonathan Sheehan

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Sheehan is a professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has served since 2014. He previously held positions as an associate professor at UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan, as well as an assistant professor at Indiana University. Sheehan has made significant contributions to the field of cultural and intellectual history, particularly focusing on early modern Europe with an emphasis on religion, science, and scholarship. His research interests encompass the history of secularism, Jewish-Christian relations, and the cultural impact of print media on reading and scholarship. He has received various accolades for his work, including the George L. Mosse Prize and recognition as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for his notable books. Sheehan has also been involved in significant research projects, including principal investigator roles funded by prestigious fellowships.

Research Interests

Cultural History Intellectual History Early Modern Europe History of Secularism Jewish-Christian Relations History of Scholarship History of Religion History of Science

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Indiana University • Bloomington, IN

Awards

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Henry R. Luce Foundation Grant

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Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin

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Frederick Burkhardt Fellowship

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National Endowment for the Humanities Collaborative Research Grant

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.