Graduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

Push the boundaries of scholarly knowledge

Iowa's graduate programs in classics and religious studies offer rare depth at a public university—including one of fewer than ten public PhD programs in religious studies in the nation. Work closely with internationally recognized faculty, access generous funding opportunities, and contribute to a research community that publishes innovative articles, monographs, and digital/public facing work, wins major grants, and welcomes scholars from across the globe. Your scholarly trajectory starts here.

Explore graduate programs

MA in Classics

If you're passionate about the ancient world and ready to share it, the MA in Classics prepares you to teach Greek, Latin, classical literature, or Mediterranean archaeology at the high school level—or take the next step toward a PhD.

MA in Greek

If you're focused on the Greek language and ready to share your knowledge, the MA in Greek prepares you to teach Greek language, literature, and history at the high school level—or take the next step toward a PhD.

MA in Latin

If you're centered on studying the Latin language and ready to share it with others, the MA in Latin prepares you to teach Latin language, literature, and Roman history at the high school level—or take the next step toward a PhD.

MA in Religious Studies

If you're eager to go deeper into the study of religion, the MA in Religious Studies gives you the space to develop expertise in a particular tradition—or explore the remarkable breadth of belief across cultures and time.

PhD in Classics

If you're ready to push the field forward, the PhD in Classics supports original research across Greek, Latin, ancient philosophy, classical literature, and Mediterranean archaeology—while training you to teach and inspire at the university level.

PhD in Religious Studies

If you're ready to advance research in the field, the PhD in Religious Studies prepares you to become an advanced scholar and practitioner—conducting research, teaching, and contributing new knowledge to the study of religion.

Meet the graduate faculty

Robert Cargill, PhD

Roger A. Hornsby Associate Professor in the Classics

Associate Professor of Biblical Studies

Diana Fritz Cates

Professor

Hyaeweol Choi

Professor

C. Maxwell and Elizabeth M. Stanley Family and Korea Foundation Chair in Korean Studies

Director of the Korean Studies Research Network

Paul Dilley, PhD

DEO

Erling B. "Jack" Holtsmark Associate Professor in the Classics

Craig Gibson, PhD

Professor

Kristy Nabhan-Warren

Professor

V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies

Associate Vice President for Research

Morten Schlütter

Associate Professor, Chinese Religion and Buddhist Studies

Ahmed E. Souaiaia

Associate Professor, Islamic Studies

Adjunct Faculty, College of Law

Glenn Storey, PhD

Associate Professor

Jenna Supp-Montgomerie

Associate Professor

Richard Brent Turner

Professor, African American Religious History

Interdisciplinary Program Faculty, African American Studies and International Studies

Celsiana Warwick, PhD

Assistant Professor

Director of Graduate Studies

Questions?

For specific inquiries about graduate study, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies:

Celsiana Warwick, PhD

Assistant Professor

Director of Graduate Studies

celsiana-warwick@uiowa.edu

319-467-1743

Application fee waivers are available for students facing financial hardship. Domestic students can apply for an application fee waiver online. International students should write to Supp-Montgomerie. Include in your email a brief letter of introduction, brief proposal of planned research, and CV.