Dr. Thomas Dandelet

Professor

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Biography

Thomas James Dandelet is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from St. John's University in Minnesota in 1982, followed by a Master of Divinity in Church History from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1988. He completed his PhD in History at the University of California, Berkeley in 1995. Dandelet's research focuses on Early Modern Europe, including the Spanish Empire, Italy, and the Mediterranean. He has held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including Princeton University and Bard College, where he contributed significantly to the fields of history and cultural studies. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Roland Bainton Prize. Dandelet has published extensively, exploring themes such as imperial history and cross-cultural interactions in the Mediterranean during the early modern period. He is particularly interested in the political and social dynamics of the Spanish Empire and its impact on European history.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and research in the Department of History.

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and research in the Department of History.

Assistant Professor of History

1997-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching and research in the Department of History.

Assistant Professor of History

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Bard College •

Teaching and research in the Department of History.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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Roland Bainton Prize

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American Academy Rome Prize

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National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

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Spanish Ministry of Culture Fellowship

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Mellon Fellowship

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Fulbright Fellowship

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.