Dr. Lesley Smith

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Biography

Lesley Smith is a Professor of Medieval Intellectual History at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the intellectual culture of the Middle Ages, particularly the role of biblical exegesis and theological thought during this period. She has published extensively on medieval manuscripts and their significance to understanding historical perspectives on religious life. Her notable works include 'Fragments of a World: William Auvergne' and 'The Glossa Ordinaria: The Making of a Medieval Bible Commentary'. In addition to her research, Professor Smith supervises graduate students in topics related to medieval intellectual history and biblical studies, and teaches undergraduate courses in Politics and History. She is passionate about the influence of medieval scholarship on contemporary thought and engages students through her deep knowledge of the era's texts and manuscripts.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and supervising students in Medieval Intellectual History and biblical studies.

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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Specialization Notes

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