Dr. Seth Schwartz

Professor

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Biography

Seth Schwartz is the Lucius N. Littauer Professor in the Department of Classics at Columbia University. He specializes in the social and cultural political history of ancient Jews, with significant interests in Hellenistic, Roman, and early Christian environments. Schwartz earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1985, and has been recognized with prestigious fellowships, including a Junior Fellowship at Harvard Society Fellows and the Guggenheim Fellowship. His prominent publications include 'The Ancient Jews' and 'Jews and Mediterranean Society: Reciprocity and Solidarity in Ancient Judaism,' among others. He is a member of several scholarly institutions and has contributed extensively to the understanding of Jewish history in ancient contexts.

Research Interests

Awards

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Junior Fellowship

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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Fellowship

2002-03-01
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Membership

2006-07-01
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NEH Fellowship

2006-07-01
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Fellowship

2007-08-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)