Dr. Mika Ahuvia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mika Ahuvia is an Associate Professor and the Marsha Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. She received her Ph.D. in Religion from Princeton University in 2014, specializing in the formation of Judaism and Christianity in late antiquity. Ahuvia's research focuses on Late Antique Jewish history, analyzing Rabbinic sources, ritual texts, liturgical poetry, and early mystical literature. Her forthcoming book investigates conceptions of angels in foundational Jewish texts and ritual sources, exploring how these figures shaped ancient Jewish practices and worldviews. Ahuvia teaches courses in Jewish Studies, Comparative Religion, and Global Studies, and she is currently accepting new MA students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.