Islamic and Near Eastern Studies
The MA program in Islamic and Near Eastern Studies offers students an opportunity for dedicated, interdisciplinary study of the history, literatures, and cultures of the Middle East from the Middle Ages to the present. It is designed for students who ideally have some college-level preparation in the field and who wish to deepen their expertise in preparation for a PhD program. It is also well-suited for those planning on professional careers in education, law, publishing, business, government, and private agencies whose work touches upon some aspect of Islamic and Near Eastern Studies.
Areas of Study: Islamic history; Arabic language and literature; Modern Middle East history
This program is not accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
contact: jimes@wustl.edu
